Grant Opportunities and Funded Programs

By building a strong, resilient foundation, we are ensuring that Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has a trusted philanthropic partner capable of responding to emerging challenges, advancing innovation, and serving the district for years to come.

Our first ever Grant Winners at the March 26th WS/FCS BOE Meeting! Congratulations!

Our first ever grant winners at the March 26, 2024 WS/FCS BOE Meeting!

The Education Foundation for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools invites applications for grants several times a year. These grants help teachers fund innovative classroom initiatives with new materials and enrichment opportunities.

Please download and fill out the grant application in the link below. Once complete, please submit your application to grants@wsfcsedfoundation.org.

Instructions for Applying

Fall 2026 Application Cycle Closed – Stay Tuned for Grant Announcements!

● Applications will be considered ineligible for the current grant cycle if the application is not provided in the correct format as directed on the application cover page.
● Applicants will be awarded only one (1) grant per school calendar year and may only apply for one grant per cycle – Fall/Spring Semester. Multiple applications from a single applicant will not be considered.
● Applicants awarded a grant one semester will be ineligible to apply the following semester. For example, if the applicant is successful in the Fall 2025 semester, the next application period they can apply is Fall 2026.
● Important: Failure to provide documentation with receipts of awarded grant money spent will result in the applicant being disqualified from applying in future grant cycles until the applicable documentation is received.