Deadline: 9-Oct-20
The United Way of Forsyth County and The Winston-Salem Foundation has announced the third and final phase of grant funding from the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County.
Since the Fund’s establishment in March, it has rapidly deployed resources to community-based organizations on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in Forsyth County; grants have been made in three phases by evaluating the funds available, community needs, and government response.
United Way of Forsyth County and The Winston-Salem Foundation launched the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County on March 18 to support a range of nonprofit organizations assisting members of the community during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly those most vulnerable.
Funding Information
Organizations may apply for grant support in one of two program areas:
- Assistance for economically vulnerable populations (specifically housing, utility, and food expenses)
Maximum request amount: $50,000 for operating grants and/or $100,000 for direct financial assistance to individuals - Virtual learning assistance for public school students
Maximum request amount: $50,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants will be made to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or charitable organizations able to receive tax-deductible contributions, such as schools, faith-based organizations, and other public entities.
- Organizations that received funding in past phases of the COVID-19 Response Fund for Forsyth County are eligible to apply again during this final phase.
- Grants will not be made to individuals or small businesses.
Grant Distribution Committee:
Applications will be reviewed and grant decisions made by:
- Jason W. Baisden – Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
- Nora D. Ferrell – Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
- Sandra Fishel-Booth – The Winston-Salem Foundation
- Maegan Gomez – Community Representative
- Courtney James – Community Representative
- Cheryl Lindsay – Hanesbrands
- Reginald McCaskill – Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity
- Peggy S. Reingold – Wells Fargo
- Mamie Sutphin – Reynolds American, Inc.
- Brent A. Waddell – Truist
- Deborah T. Wilson – United Way of Forsyth County
United Way of Forsyth County and The Winston-Salem Foundation are administering the Fund, charging no administrative fees.
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