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

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

Up to $2,000 per grant; youth athletic teams max $500; typically one-time, short-term support.

Supports Forsyth County, NC organizations with annual incomes under $150,000 for diverse community projects and services.

--- ## Description The Small Grants program from the Winston-Salem Foundation provides funding to charitable organizations and community groups serving Forsyth County, North Carolina, with annual incomes of $150,000 or less. The program aims to foster a broad range of community initiatives, including volunteer training, creative learning projects, youth programs, cultural events, and community research or education. Occasional support is available for equipment, time-limited projects, and special events, though these are lower priority. The Foundation encourages proposals that demonstrate community impact, innovation, and alignment with its values. --- ## 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: approximately one month after each deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant: $2,000 per project - Maximum for youth athletic teams: $500 - One-time, short-term funding; multi-year grants are not offered - Funding is competitive and may not be awarded to the same organization or program in consecutive years --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be charitable organizations or community groups serving Forsyth County, NC, with annual incomes of $150,000 or less. - Organizations may have 501(c)(3) status, use a fiscal sponsor, or be an unincorporated group with an organizational bank account. - Must provide a financial statement for the last full fiscal year (or at least 6 months if newly established). - Tax-exempt organizations must have an active governing board; non-tax-exempt groups should provide a list of active members or collaborators. - Faith-based organizations are eligible if the project provides a social service for the broader community and does not promote a specific faith or serve only congregation members. - Organizations based outside Forsyth County are eligible only if the project directly impacts Forsyth County. - Not eligible: individuals, for-profit entities, projects that do not serve Forsyth County, religious activities serving only congregation members, start-up/operational expenses, or projects completed before funding decisions are issued. --- ## Application Process - Review program details and deadlines on the [Small Grants program page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/small-grants). - Prepare required documentation: organizational and contact information, financial statement, board/member list, project details, and funding request. - Applications can be submitted in writing or via a brief (≤4 minutes) video. - Submit your application through the [Grants Portal](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal). - Applicants are encouraged (but not required) to discuss their proposal with Foundation staff before applying, especially if new to the process. - Sample application questions are available [here](https://docs.wsfoundation.org/web/sample-small-grant-questions.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation prioritizes projects that demonstrate community impact, collaboration, and innovation. - Grants are not intended for ongoing operational support or to fund the same organization annually. - Final funding decisions are made by the Foundation’s volunteer governing boards. --- ## External Links - [Small Grants Program Overview](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/small-grants) - [Sample Application Questions (PDF)](https://docs.wsfoundation.org/web/sample-small-grant-questions.pdf) - [Grants Portal (Apply Here)](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal) - [Faith-Based Organization 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 | (336) 607-5106 | | General Info | - | info@wsfoundation.org | (336) 725-2382 | | Contact Form | - | [Contact Page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/contact) | |

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