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

December 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

Up to $2,500 per grant; typically one-year duration.

Supports professional development opportunities for educators in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, Mount Airy City, and Wilkes County schools to enhance classroom impact.

Only one application per deadline; funds cannot be used for salary, graduate studies, or national board certification.

--- ## Description This program provides competitive grants to support professional development for teachers, guidance counselors, instructional facilitators, media coordinators, and other educators in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, and Wilkes County Schools. The grants aim to empower educators with training and resources that enhance their classroom effectiveness and student outcomes. Funding is provided by donors dedicated to advancing professional development in the region. Eligible activities include innovative classroom experiences, educational travel (to be incorporated into curriculum), attendance at conferences or workshops, and other enrichment opportunities that benefit both teachers and students. Priority is given to proposals with clear student impact, professional growth for the applicant, strong curricular connections, and plans to share learnings with other educators. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: $2,500 per recipient. - Grants are typically awarded for a one-year period. - Funds are disbursed directly to recipients. - Reporting is required at the end of the grant period. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be educators (teachers, guidance counselors, instructional facilitators, media coordinators, etc.) in: - Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools - Mount Airy City Schools - Wilkes County Schools - Only one application per applicant per deadline is permitted. - Funds may NOT be used for: - Salary support for applicants - Graduate studies - National board certification --- ## Application Process - Submit a single application per deadline via the foundation’s online portal. - Proposals should clearly describe the intended professional development activity, anticipated classroom impact, and dissemination plans for sharing with colleagues. - An advisory committee of professional educators will review applications and select recipients. - Successful applicants will receive direct payment and must submit a report at the end of the grant period. --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to projects that: - Demonstrate student impact - Support professional growth - Connect directly to classroom content - Include plans for sharing with other educators --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Forsyth County Teacher Grants](https://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/forsyth-county-teacher-grants) - [Foundation Homepage](https://www.wsfoundation.org) - [Contact Page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |--------------|----------------|------------------------------|------------------| | Anna Brewer | Program Officer| abrewer@wsfoundation.org | (336) 607-5106 | | General Info | | info@wsfoundation.org | (336) 725-2382 |

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