Women and Girls in North Carolina

The Women’s Fund makes annual grants of up to $15,000 for organizations building economic security for women and girls in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Donor Name: The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem State: North Carolina County: Forsyth County (NC) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Based on research findings from 2020 Through A Gender Lens report and insights as a funding initiative, they know that systemic barriers have led to the gender and racial disparities they see in the community. They also acknowledge the challenges faced by smaller, newer, or women of color-led organizations in securing grant funding.  With this in mind, they prioritize funding for organizations that:  have an annual revenue of $250,000 or less. are led by women of color (more than 50% of decision-makers identify as women of color). actively engage women or girls in the design or implementation of their program or project.  Focus Areas  By supporting programs that create opportunities to improve the economic, educational, physical health, and emotional well-being of women and girls, they can improve the overall quality of life in the community. Eligibility Criteria They support grant proposals that: focus on increasing economic security and or mobility for women and girls. benefit and positively impact women and girls. are making an impact in Forsyth County, NC. are implemented by a 501 (c)(3) organization, a government or public agency, or a faith-based organization. (Organizations that do not have a 501(c)(3) may utilize an organization with one to serve as its fiscal agent.) For more information, visit TWF.