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

November 2026 (application opens, projected) | January 2027 (application deadline, projected)

Typical awards range from ~$375 to $1,876 per project; most grants are under $2,000 and support youth-led initiatives.

Empowers Forsyth County youth (ages 15–18) to lead and fund projects addressing local community issues through a youth-led grantmaking process.

--- ## Description Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) is a youth-led initiative of the Winston-Salem Foundation, designed to empower young people ages 15–18 in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to actively participate in philanthropy. The program provides leadership experience and enables youth to represent their peers, voice their opinions, and make grants to youth-directed projects that address community issues and challenges. YGA fosters authentic partnerships between youth grantmakers and other youth, supporting projects that create meaningful, positive change in the community. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026: Application open date (anticipated; proposals accepted beginning in late November) - January 2027: Application deadline (anticipated; proposals accepted through late January) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from approximately $375 to $1,876 per project. - Most awards are under $2,000 and are intended to support youth-led projects that benefit other youth in Forsyth County. - Funding decisions are announced in March each year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be youth ages 15–18 who live in or attend school in Forsyth County, North Carolina. - Projects must be youth-led and focused on addressing community issues that impact Forsyth County youth. - Both individuals and groups of youth may apply. - Adult advisors may be involved, but the project leadership and application must be youth-driven. --- ## Application Process - Review eligibility and program details on the [Youth Grantmakers in Action program page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/strategic-initiatives/youth-grantmakers). - Applications are submitted online via the [Winston-Salem Foundation Grants Portal](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal). - New users must create an account; returning users can log in with existing credentials. - Prepare a proposal describing the youth-led project, its goals, intended impact, and funding needs. - Submit the application between late November and late January (anticipated dates). - Funding decisions are typically announced in March. --- ## Additional Information - YGA is part of the Foundation’s Strategic Initiatives, focusing on amplifying youth voices and supporting projects that foster community engagement and positive youth development. - Projects funded in the past include STEAM camps, mentorship programs, community workshops, and initiatives promoting literacy, science, and leadership among youth. --- ## External Links - [Youth Grantmakers in Action Program Page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/strategic-initiatives/youth-grantmakers) - [Winston-Salem Foundation Grants Portal](https://wsfoundation.org/grants-portal) - [Winston-Salem Foundation Home](https://www.wsfoundation.org) - [Applicant Tutorial for Online Portal](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Notes | |------------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Brenda Sanders | [bsanders@wsfoundation.org](mailto:bsanders@wsfoundation.org) | (336) 725-2382 | For YGA and other strategic initiative grant questions | | General Foundation Info| [info@wsfoundation.org](mailto:info@wsfoundation.org) | (336) 725-2382 | General inquiries | | Contact Form | [Foundation Contact Page](https://www.wsfoundation.org/contact) | | |

Youth Grantmakers in Action

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