Women's Fund Grantmaking
Supports science- and research-informed programs advancing economic security and well-being for women and girls in Forsyth County, NC, with a focus on equity and women of color-led initiatives.
Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Full application deadline — Women's Fund Grantmaking)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant; typically over $100,000 total awarded annually across 6+ organizations.
Summary: Supports Forsyth County, NC organizations advancing economic security and well-being for women and girls, with a focus on equity and women of color-led initiatives.
Key Information: Priority for organizations with revenue ≤$250,000, women of color leadership, or strong engagement of women/girls in program design.
Description
This grant program funds nonprofit, government, and faith-based organizations working to build economic security and improve the quality of life for women and girls in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The initiative seeks to address systemic barriers such as poverty, healthcare access, pay inequity, and violence, and is informed by community-based research on gender and racial disparities. The fund prioritizes organizations with annual revenues under $250,000, those led by women of color, and those centering women or girls in project design or execution. Grants can support a wide range of activities—from direct services to systemic change—that advance economic, educational, physical, and emotional well-being for women and girls.
