Power Building
This grant supports organizations in Forsyth County, NC, working to build community leadership and drive systems-level change through grassroots and collaborative initiatives focused on equity and resident engagement.
Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation
Due Dates: June 12, 2026: Full application deadline — application closes at 5:00 PM in the Grants Portal (2026 grant cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per award for a one-year period; typical grant duration is one year.
Summary: Supports organizations mobilizing Forsyth County residents to build community leadership and drive systems-level change.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per cycle across all Civic Engagement & Inclusion/Housing grants.
Description
This grant opportunity from the Winston-Salem Foundation funds organizations working to build power and mobilize residents around community-identified priorities in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Two funding tracks are available: Community Power Building (grassroots efforts and neighborhood leadership) and Network Leadership (collaborative initiatives among organizations). The program prioritizes projects that center those most impacted, address root causes for systems-level change, and serve historically marginalized communities. Emphasis is placed on asset-based approaches, collaboration, racial equity, and supporting the aspirations of local residents and families.
