BPI Accepting Applications for Equity in Education Grants Program
BPI's Equity in Education Grants Program is now accepting applications! 

We will be awarding grants of up to $15,000 to groups that: 
  • advance racial equity and help ensure all K-12 and higher education systems have the support they need so that every student thrives.  

  • are designed to make a positive impact on students of color with an explicit focus on Black students.  

  • make an impact within Forsyth County, NC, and are implemented by a 501(c)(3) organization, public school or higher education institution, or a faith-based organization. 

If you or someone you know is working to ensure that students of color, especially Black students, have the resources to learn, grow, and thrive, please visit bpiws.org or click the button below for more details on how to request funding from BPI to support your work. We encourage non-profits and organizations of all sizes and budgets to apply!

The application deadline is midnight, Monday, May 16. 

Staff is also available to talk through any proposal ideas and to answer any questions about the application process. For assistance, contact Shamika Starke, strategic initiatives officer at sstarke@wsfoundation.org. 

We hope you will share this opportunity with your networks!
JOIN US - Ideas to Action: Equity in Education
BPI is thrilled to partner with The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem and Youth Grantmakers in Action to host the Fund's second of a four-part series - Ideas to Action: Equity in Education
 
Together in a virtual environment, we'll:

  • Experience a new and innovative online exhibit detailing the history of integrating local schools
  • Learn from Bridges Collaborative and WS/FCS about strategies and efforts to overcome challenges, break down barriers, and ensure every child receives a high-quality education 
  • Hear from local students about their experiences and what they need to learn, be themselves, and pursue their dreams
  • Outline our individual plans for how we can create a better future for our students and future generations

To achieve our mission and successfully disrupt the systems that cause disparities based on race and gender, we must take action.

Please join us Tuesday, June 7 from 6:00-7:30 pm. You can register below!
Want to have your giving leveraged and be a part of an initiative led entirely by Black people focused on making an impact on the local Black community? Donate to BPI today!