Register now: 2023 Community Meeting on May 8 | Apply now for scholarships and grants

2023 Community Meeting Features Heather McGhee

We’re excited to welcome as our keynote speaker New York Times bestselling author and renowned expert on the American economy, Heather McGhee. Her book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, reveals how racism is holding us back—not just as individuals, but as a larger community. Individual tickets are $25 each, and sponsorships are being accepted through March 31. All guests will also receive a copy of Heather’s book.

Join us Monday, May 8 for this important conversation, and leave inspired to help create a Winston-Salem where everyone can thrive.

WSF Scholarship Program: How to Get Involved

APPLY NOW:

We offer a wide range of scholarships for GPAs 2.0 and above, and most can be accessed through our One-Stop Application. This means students are automatically considered for all scholarships for which they're eligible—with just one application! Our first deadline for most merit-based scholarships is approaching on March 15, with a final deadline for financial need-based scholarships on July 1. Help us spread the word with local students and their parents! Learn how to apply.

SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS:

Since 1923, people from around the community have joined together to ensure that more local students can pursue higher education. Last year we awarded $1.7 million in scholarships yet the financial need for students is still great. If you are interested in supporting this work, we welcome donations from the public, or email us to learn more about setting up a scholarship fund.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER:

We're also recruiting volunteers to help us read and score applications virtually this spring! If you want to volunteer, please express interest by 3/2.

Philanthropy Means We Take Care of Each Other

NEW COMMUNITY MATTERS BLOG POST

The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) was established in 2003 as a fully Black-led initiative of The Winston-Salem Foundation that explicitly focuses on grantmaking and programming to strengthen local Black communities. BPI’s vision is to expand the concept of philanthropy to include investments of time, talent, and treasure, acknowledging that the powerful history of giving in Black communities is a great example of what philanthropy should be.

In our latest Community Matters blog post, Foundation president LaTida Smith and BPI board chair Tiffany Waddell Tate reflect on what philanthropy can look like in practice, what it means to take care of each other, and how BPI channels care through its work in the community.

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Current Grant Opportunities

Want to learn more about our current grantee partners? Be sure to watch this recent FOX8 segment featuring Hispanic League.

Please share these opportunities with nonprofits or educators you know who may be seeking grant support.

FORSYTH COUNTY NONPROFITS

Small Grants for organizations with an annual income of $150,000 or less (apply by 3/1 or the first day of any month)
Capacity-Building Grants for activities and projects that enhance nonprofit internal operations (apply by 3/1)

ELKIN NONPROFITS

Elkin Tri-County Grants for organizations serving the Tri-Counties area of Elkin, NC (apply by 4/3)

WILKES COUNTY EDUCATORS

C.B. Eller Teacher Grants for educators in Wilkes County Schools (apply by 4/3)