The Winston-Salem Foundation (North Carolina: Davie County; Greater Forsyth County area; Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin Couunties)

Deadlines vary; consult the individual program guidance. Preliminary applications are required for Competitive Grants, accepted on the first of each month. Full applications will be requested by the foundation based on review. The Foundation will accept applications for grants from the Youth Activities Fund throughout the year. For Elikin/Tri-County Grants, the deadline is 5:00 p.m. on June 16, 2008. The deadline for proposals for Stokes County Grants is August 25, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Teacher grant deadlines vary by program area (February 15, March 31 or 3, 2008). The Foundation will receive applications to the Victim Assistance Fund throughout the year. For other programs, contact the foundation for more information.

The Winston-Salem Foundation exists to make philanthropy and its benefits available to all. In general, interest areas are Arts & Culture, Education and Recreation, Health, Human Services, Older Adults, Public Interest and Youth. The Winston-Salem Foundation offers several types of grants for nonprofit organizations. The guidelines and requirements for each type should be reviewed and proposals should be submitted to the appropriate grant program. These include: Competitive Grants, Youth Activities Grants, Elkin/Tri-County Grants, Stokes County Grants, Teacher Grants, Victim Assistance Grants, Youth Philanthropy Grants and Student Aid. (1) Competitive Grants: The Foundation makes grants to charitable organizations serving the greater Forsyth County area of North Carolina for, but not limited to: (a) arts and culture; (b) education; (c) health and human services; (d) community development; (e) domestic animals; and (f) building social capital. The Foundation's funding priorities may vary based on current initiatives, economic conditions, and grantmaking funds available. (2) Youth Activities: Grants may be requested: (a) for positive activities for groups of youth; (b) by groups that are led by volunteers who are interested in surrounding the youth with caring adults; (c) by groups that serve youth and involve adult volunteers from Forsyth County. Priority will be given to groups that: involve youth in fundraising and/or planning of their programs; provide ongoing activities for youth that build positive relationships between youth and caring adult volunteers; and serve low-wealth families and enable the youth to participate in opportunities that they ordinarily could not afford. (3) Elikin/Tri-County Grants: These grants serve Wilkes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties. Those that benefit residents of the area bounded by Dobson, Boonville, Hamptonville, Roaring River and Thurmond are of priority interest. Ordinarily, these grants are made for projects that initiate, expand or improve direct service to people. Grants will not be made for on-going operating expenses. (4) Stokes County Grants: The Bill Johnson Trust to Benefit Stokes County provides grants to non-profit organizations or informal groups in Stokes County for worthy public and charitable purposes with an emphasis on developing leaders and inspiring others. Projects should emphasize developing leaders and inspiring others, with further emphasis placed on leadership in education, arts, environmental protection and recreational use, historical preservation, local government and community services, health, and minorities and low-resource communities. (5) Teacher Grants: Teacher Grants are scholarships provided to school professional staff in both Forsyth and Wilkes Counties. Each area has particular emphases; please consult the guidelines (links provided at http://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/types-of-grants/teacher-grants/) for specific information. (6) Victim Assistance Grants: Financial assistance is provided to victims of violent crime to help minimize complications from the event. The fund also provides grants for statewide organizations that provide information in a supportive manner to victims of violent crime. Victims applying for direct assistance should be residents of Forsyth, Davie, or Stokes counties. Guidelines may be downloaded at http://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/types-of-grants/victim-assistance-grants/. (7) Youth Philanthropy Grants: Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) of The Winston-Salem Foundation is a diverse group of youth from across Forsyth County that makes grants to youth-directed projects that address community issues and challenges in Forsyth County. (8) Student Aid - Scholarships and Grants: More information is available at http://www.wsfoundation.org/students/scholarships-and-grants/

History of Funds:

Links to grants made recently in the areas of arts & culture, education and recreation, health, human services, older adults, public interest and youth are available at http://www.wsfoundation.org/grant-seekers/recent-grants/

Average Award:

Varies

Name: Scott F. Wierman, Pres.

Department: The Winston-Salem Foundation

Street: 860 W. 5th St.

City: Winston-Salem

Zip: 27101

Email: info@wsfoundation.org

Fax: (336) 727-0581