Capacity-Building Grants

About this program

The Winston-Salem Foundation offers a range of grants to nonprofit and community groups serving Forsyth County, NC, supporting work that builds an inclusive economy, advances equity in education, expands access to housing, and strengthens civic engagement. Programs include Community Grants, Small Grants (up to $2,000 for organizations with annual incomes ≤ $150,000), Housing and Civic Engagement & Inclusion grants, Strategic Initiative grants (e.g., Black Philanthropy Initiative grants up to $15,000; Women’s Fund grants up to $20,000), Animal Welfare grants (up to $25,000), and Elkin/Tri‑County funding, each with specific application periods. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and community groups serving the designated geographic area (or Elkin/Tri‑County where noted) and must apply online via the Foundation’s Grants Portal by each program’s deadline. Applicants should consult the program guidelines for detailed eligibility requirements, allowable uses, and submission instructions.