Black Philanthropy Initiative Announces $2 Million Campaign to Invest in Local Black Communities

The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) has announced a 3-year, $2 million fundraising campaign to significantly increase support to Black communities in Forsyth County. Most of the funds raised will be directed toward BPI’s annual grantmaking programs, with the remaining to its endowment to ensure that grantmaking funding will be available for years to come.

Black Philanthropy Initiative Requests Video Proposals for Impact Grants Program

The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) is now accepting video applications for its Impact Grants program. BPI’s Impact Grants are investments in local programs, projects, and initiatives that support issues impacting Black communities in Forsyth County.

At the Kate B Reynolds Trust, We’re Reckoning With Tobacco and Slavery and Making Changes

The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem Foundation Announces 2022 Grant Recipients and Passes $2 Million in Grantmaking

On Wednesday, November 16, The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem held its 17th annual luncheon celebration at the Benton Convention Center, where close to 400 friends and members of the Fund gathered to celebrate the power of collective giving.  

Community Foundation of Henderson County College Announces Scholarships Available for Local Students

Hendersonville, N.C., November 21, 2022 – Community Foundation of Henderson County has announced the opening of their scholarship applications for the 2023-24 academic year.

The Foundation is offering over $600,000 in new and renewable academic scholarships for the upcoming school year through 274 award opportunities for local students. Scholarship applications opened November 1 on the Foundation’s website, cfhcforever.org. Graduating seniors, current college students, and returning adult/non-traditional students are all encouraged to apply.

All scholarship applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2022.

The Winston Salem Foundation Awards $1.7 Million in Scholarships

The Winston-Salem Foundation is pleased to announce scholarship totals for the 2022-2023 academic year: more than $1.7 million has been awarded to 646 students seeking post-secondary education in North Carolina, the Southeast, and beyond.

Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Awards Grants to Jackson Schools

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina recently awarded grants totaling $4,743 to Jackson County schools from the Learning Links grant program. The grants provide local teachers with funding for activities designed to make required coursework engaging and relevant for their students.

Cumberland Community Foundation Announces $1,000,000 Grant for Quality of Life for People with Disabilities

Fayetteville, NC – Cumberland Community Foundation has announced a $1,000,000 grant to ServiceSource Foundation. The largest single grant in the foundation’s history will be paid from the Clark Endowment to Enrich the Lives of People with Disabilities, field-of-interest endowment of Cumberland Community Foundation.

Community Foundation of Henderson County Announces Philanthropic Award Recipients at Annual Luncheon

Hendersonville, N.C., November 11, 2022 – On Tuesday, November 8, Community Foundation of Henderson County hosted its first in-person Annual Luncheon since 2019. The event, held at Jeter Mountain Farm, was attended by nearly 250 community members. The Luncheon featured highlights from the Foundation’s past fiscal year, looked back at 40 years of the organization’s history, and recognized two local philanthropists with the presentation of the Marlow Philanthropic Catalyst Award and Sauer Charitable Leadership Award.

Golden Leaf Foundation Reminder: Food Distribution Assistance Program Pre-Application due November 15th at noon

The Pre-Application for the Food Distribution Assistance Program is due November 15th at noon. The Pre-Application is the first stage in the Food Distribution Assistance Program application process. Organizations must complete the Pre-Application to be eligible to move to the next stage.