Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) is a Strategic Initiative of the Foundation that creates an avenue for youth, ages 15–18, to play a meaningful role in philanthropy in Forsyth County. Each year, a diverse group comes together to gain leadership experience, represent youth in their community, voice their opinions, and make grants to youth-led projects.
On April 19, YGA held their annual gathering for the first time in four years! This incredible group of young leaders celebrated a record-breaking year of grantmaking: eight grants totaling $10,000 to youth-led projects throughout Forsyth County. YGA event photos
Do you know any youth who would like to join YGA? We are accepting applicants for the 2023-24 cohort through May 22. Learn more and help us spread the word.
Upcoming Events
Last Call to Register for our May 8 Community Meeting!
We’re hosting our annual community gathering at the Benton Convention Center at 5:00 pm on Monday, May 8. A community social will be followed by a keynote address from bestselling author and economist Heather McGhee on how racism is holding us back as a community. Heather will inspire us to work in solidarity together and a copy of her book is included in your registration. Register online by May 2 and be sure to check out Heather's live WXII interview from earlier this week.
Attend this virtual event to learn more about asset poverty and living wages in Forsyth County with Vivian Pérez Chandler of the Asset Building Coalition and Dr. Courtney Blue of Forsyth Futures — and learn how to take meaningful action together. Register now
Current Funding Opportunities
Want to learn more about our current grantee partners?Be sure to watch this recent FOX8 segment featuringGet in the Game.
Please share these opportunities with nonprofits or students you know:
STUDENTS & YOUTH
Join Youth Grantmakers in Action– a program for youth ages 15-18 to gain leadership experience and make grants to youth-led projects (apply by 5/22)
Small Grants for organizations with annual incomes of $150,000 or less (apply by 5/1 or the first business day of any month)
Black Philanthropy Initiative Equity in Education Grants for organizations working to ensure that every student has the resources and support they need to thrive(apply by 5/1)
More Foundation News
Elaine Summerfield Joins our Community Investment Team
We're excited to welcome Elaine Summerfield to the Foundation team on May 3 as our new Vice President, Community Investment. Elaine will provide strategic direction in our work to link resources to action in Forsyth County. She will lead our Community Investment department, a team of eight staff supporting nonprofits, students, and teachers through grantmaking and scholarship support. Learn more about Elaine.
Giving for the Future
The Foundation makes it easy for you to continue to support several nonprofit organizations after your lifetime. Did you know that one asset can be gifted to the Foundation, and your favorite charities can receive grants in your name in perpetuity?
