How Youth Voices are Transforming Philanthropy
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. 

In our latest Community Matters blog post, YGA members Lochlan Downard and Naudia McCoy give their insights into what YGA is all about and why it’s important to support youth-led projects in our community.
Welcoming Sheila Virgil to our Team
Please join us in welcoming Sheila Virgil to the Foundation team as our new Vice President, Development and Donor Services.

Sheila will provide strategic direction in our work to connect charitable individuals, families, and organizations with opportunities to strengthen Forsyth County. She will also lead our recently renamed Development and Donor Services department, a team of 10 staff supporting Foundation fundholders and donors.

Former Vice President, Advancement, Annette Lynch has shifted into a new role as Gift Planning Officer as she anticipates retiring from the Foundation in 2023. 

Learn more about Sheila and how we're evolving to better serve our charitable community.
Grant News & Funding Opportunities
Want to learn more about our current grant partners? Check out our latest news for grant announcements and be sure to watch this week's FOX8 segment featuring Reynolda House Museum of American Art.

We encourage you to share these funding opportunities with nonprofits or students you know who may be seeking grant or scholarship support!
NONPROFITS & COMMUNITY GROUPS
  • Small Grants for organizations with annual incomes of $150,000 or less (apply by 7/1 or the first day of any month)
  • Capital Improvement Grants to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, technology, or equipment (apply by 7/1)
  • The Women's Fund Grants to increase economic security and mobility for those who identify as women and girls (apply by 7/13)
  • Black Philanthropy Initiative Impact Grants for Black-led organizations with annual budgets of $150,000 or less (apply by 8/2)
  • Capacity-Building Grants to support adaptation, planning, and skill development so nonprofits can fulfill their missions (portal opens mid-July; apply by 9/1)

STUDENTS
THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION
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