Latest News
June 17, 2020
First Round of Scholarship Recipients Announced
We're pleased to announce that $246,352 in merit-based scholarships was recently awarded to 112 local students.
June 4, 2020
Our Message to the Community: Taking a Stand Against Racial Injustice
We are fully committed to working with our community to rectify centuries of racial injustice.
June 3, 2020
C.B. Eller Teacher Grants Announced
We are pleased to announce grants for professional development for educators in Wilkes County Schools.
June 1, 2020
Announcing Elkin Area Grants
We are pleased to announce nine grants totaling $32,100 to 10 nonprofits serving the Elkin Tri-County area.
May 28, 2020
Update on Remote Work and Facility Closing
The Foundation will continue to work remotely and the Burress Center is closed through August.
May 19, 2020
The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem Requests 2020 Grant Proposals
The Fund is now accepting proposals for grants of up to $15,000 with a gender lens focus.
May 6, 2020
Foundation Announces Nonprofit Adaptation Grants
We are pleased to announce grants to assist organizations in adapting their operations during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 23, 2020
Announcing Community Grants Totaling $431,610
We are pleased to announce 17 Community Grants totaling $431,610 to nonprofits that will touch the lives of many living in Forsyth County.
April 23, 2020
Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces Grants for Remote Learning Access
Black Philanthropy Initiative announces $20,000 in grants to support local schools working to provide remote learning access.
April 22, 2020
Announcing Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) Grants
We're pleased to announce 10 grants totaling $7,390 for youth-led projects in Forsyth County.
April 20, 2020
COVID-19 Response Fund Awards Second Grants
A total of $1,501,000 has been awarded to 37 local nonprofits in the second announcement of grants awarded from the COVID-19 Response Fund.
April 6, 2020
COVID-19 Response Fund Awards First Grants
A total of $1,062,000 has been awarded to 15 local nonprofits in the first announcement of grants awarded from the COVID-19 Response Fund.
March 24, 2020
An Update on the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County
More than $3,000,000 has been raised for the fund and nonprofits can now apply for grant funding.
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 Response Fund and Grants for Nonprofits
Learn how to donate to our COVID-19 community response fund and how nonprofits can apply for adaptation grants.
March 13, 2020
An Important Update: Our Response to COVID-19
The Foundation has outlined the steps we are taking to address the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).