Forsyth County Teacher Grants

Forsyth County Teacher Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: January 06, 2026

Summary

The Forsyth County Teacher Grants provide up to $2,500 to educators in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for professional development and innovative classroom projects. These grants support initiatives that positively impact students and enhance teaching practices. Eligible applicants include teachers, guidance counselors, and media coordinators who demonstrate a commitment to enriching educational experiences. Priority is given to projects that improve student outcomes and promote professional growth.

Overview

NOTE:  In response to WS/FCS’s financial challenges and its impact on educators in this school year, the Foundation has decided to pause this opportunity. The next opportunity is expected to launch in December 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. Grants, in amounts of up to $2,500, are available for teachers, guidance counselors, instructional facilitators, media coordinators, and other educators in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for various professional growth and enrichment opportunities. Grants are awarded in support of innovative and results-oriented educational opportunities that enable educators to enhance their impact on students and enrich the subject and/or content being taught in the classroom. These projects should expand the knowledge and skills of both teachers and students. We are most appreciative of the component funds that support our Forsyth County Teacher Grants program: the Sam and Anne Booke Family Trust, the Gaddy Educator Fund, the Doris Joyce Kohfeldt Educator Fund, the Maytrice Walton Fund, and the Blanche Raper Zimmerman Fund. Requests may include: Innovative classroom experiencesEducational travel to be incorporated into the classroom and/or school curriculumLocal, state, and national conferences, workshops, or seminarsOther professional growth and enrichment opportunities

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are available for teachers, guidance counselors, curriculum coordinators, media coordinators, and other educators in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for various professional growth and enrichment opportunities. Applicants should submit only one application per deadline. Priority will be given to requests that demonstrate the following: Impact on studentsProfessional development of the applicantConnection of the educational experience/project to classroom contentThe dissemination of activities and lessons to other educators

Ineligibility

Funds cannot be used for salary support of applicants, graduate studies, or national board certification.