Grassroots Grants (GRG)
Funding Amount
$500 - $5,000
Deadline
May 2, 2026
24 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Grassroots Grants Program
Funder: Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods (NBN)
Geographic Scope: Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, NC
Award Amount: $500 - $5,000 per project
Program Description:
NBN offers micro-grassroots grants for community building projects. Funds come from a combination of private foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual donations. NBN handles fundraising so applicants can focus on carrying out resident-led, place-based projects.
- Civic Engagement
- Equitable Development
- Economic Mobility
Funding Focus Areas
- Project must involve resident/neighbor involvement
- Must fall within one of the three focus categories listed above
- Must be resident-led and place-based
Eligibility Requirements
Grant Cycles
Summer 2025 Cycle:
Fall 2025 Cycle:
- Email (general): grg@nbncommunity.org
- Contact Person: Mimi Harding
- Email (Mimi): mharding@nbncommunity.org
- Phone: 336-602-2475
- Address: 313 Indera Mills Ct. Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Attend Public Info Session (Summer cycle only)
- April 1 via Zoom at 6pm
2. Submit Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Summer cycle: Due April 9
- Fall cycle: Due August 6
3. Submit Complete GRG Application
- Summer cycle: Due May 2
- Fall cycle: Due August 29
- Application must address one of the three focus areas: Civic Engagement, Equitable Development, or Economic Mobility
4. Await Award Announcement
- Summer cycle: June 1
- Fall cycle: October 1
- Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Full GRG Application
- Project description demonstrating resident/neighbor involvement
- Budget
- Evidence of resident leadership
Required Materials
- Video tutorial available on how to apply
- Training available on "Applying for & Reporting on Grassroots Grants"
- Technical assistance available for application support
Additional Resources
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