Latest News
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.
May 6, 2020
Update on Remote Work and Facility Closing
The Foundation will continue to work remotely through at least the month of May, and the Burress Center is closed through June.
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).
February 25, 2020
Announcing Forsyth County Teacher Grants
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Forsyth County Teacher Grants totaling $55,860 to 28 local teachers.
February 18, 2020
Foundation Supports Driver Restoration Initiative
The Winston-Salem City Council is expanding the driver's license restoration program and the Foundation strongly supports this effort.
January 23, 2020
Announcing new Foundation Committee Members
We welcome Paul McCoy and Allan Younger to the Foundation’s governing board in 2020.
January 14, 2020
Grants Available for Elkin Nonprofits
Nonprofits serving the Tri-Counties area are eligible for funding from the Elkin Funds. Apply by Friday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m.