[Winston-Salem Foundation](https://www.wsfoundation.org)

February 16, 2026 (Winter cycle) | August 17, 2026 (Summer cycle)

Up to $2,000 per grant (general); up to $500 for youth athletic teams; single-year funding only

Supports Forsyth County, NC charitable organizations with annual incomes of $150,000 or less for community-focused projects and initiatives.

--- ## Description The Small Grants program from the Winston-Salem Foundation provides funding for charitable organizations and community groups serving Forsyth County, North Carolina, with annual organizational incomes of $150,000 or less. The program supports a broad range of projects and services that align with the Foundation’s values of equity, inclusion, and positive community impact. While some grants may be awarded for equipment, special events, or time-limited projects, the program prioritizes efforts that create meaningful benefits for the local community. The Foundation encourages proposals that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. --- ## Due Dates - February 16, 2026: Winter cycle application deadline (closes at 5:00 PM) - August 17, 2026: Summer cycle application deadline (closes at 5:00 PM) Notification of funding decisions is typically one month after each deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: **$2,000** per application for most projects - Youth athletic teams: **$500** maximum per grant - Grants are **single-year** only; multi-year funding is not available - Funding is intended to support a wide variety of program areas and purposes, but not ongoing operational expenses --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **charitable organizations or groups** serving Forsyth County, NC - Annual organizational income must be **$150,000 or less** - Both tax-exempt (501(c)(3)) organizations and non-tax-exempt groups with an organizational bank account or a fiscal sponsor are eligible - Projects must directly benefit Forsyth County residents - Faith-based organizations may apply if the project provides a social service and does not serve only members of a single congregation or promote religious doctrine - Organizations based outside Forsyth County may apply **only for projects serving Forsyth County** - **Not eligible:** Individuals, for-profit entities, projects completed before funding decisions, start-up/operational costs, or projects not serving Forsyth County --- ## Application Process - Review program guidelines and eligibility on the [Small Grants program page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/small-grants) - Prepare required materials: - Organization and contact information - Financial statement for the last full fiscal year (at least 6 months for newer organizations) - Board or collaborator list (for non-tax-exempt groups) - Project description, impact, and alignment with Foundation values - Grant request amount and project timeline - Optional: Application questions may be answered in writing or via a video (max 4 minutes; .avi, .wmv, .mov, .mp4 formats) - Submit your application through the [Grants Portal](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal) by the relevant deadline - Applicants may contact the Foundation to discuss their proposal before applying (recommended at least one week before the deadline) --- ## Additional Information - Funding decisions are made by the Foundation’s volunteer governing boards - Repeat funding for the same program or organization year after year is not guaranteed - Sample application questions and faith-based funding guidelines are available on the program page --- ## External Links - [Small Grants Program Overview](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/small-grants) - [Grants Portal (Apply Online)](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal) - [Sample Small Grant Application Questions (PDF)](https://docs.wsfoundation.org/web/sample-small-grant-questions.pdf) - [Faith-Based Organization Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://docs.wsfoundation.org/web/comm-grants-rel.pdf) - [Nonprofits & Community Groups Overview](https://www.wsfoundation.org/nonprofits-community-groups) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------|------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------| | Anna Brewer | Program Officer | [abrewer@wsfoundation.org](mailto:abrewer@wsfoundation.org) | (336) 607-5106 | | General Info | | [info@wsfoundation.org](mailto:info@wsfoundation.org) | (336) 725-2382 | ---

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