How much funding does Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships provide?

Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships provides $1,000 per scholarship (10 scholarships available, $10,000 total) in funding.

When is the deadline for Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships offered?

Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships runs on an annual cycle.

Smart Start of Forsyth County Pre-K Scholarships

Smart Start of Forsyth County

Foundation Annual Grants for Preschools Child Care Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000 per scholarship (10 scholarships available, $10,000 total)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Geography

In Forsyth County

Other requirements

Children who will be enrolled in preschool for the upcoming academic year

Overview

Smart Start of Forsyth County offers ten scholarships of $1,000 each to help local families access high-quality preschool programs. These scholarships are designed to assist families with the cost of preschool tuition, providing a valuable resource for those seeking quality early childhood education.

Geographic Scope: Forsyth County, North Carolina

Focus Areas: Early childhood education, preschool access, financial assistance for families

Eligibility:

Families residing in Forsyth County
Children who will be enrolled in preschool for the upcoming academic year

Selection Criteria:

Financial need
Educational setting of the preschool program
Potential impact on the child's development

Mission: Part of Smart Start of Forsyth County's ongoing commitment to ensure that every child has the opportunity to start their educational journey with a strong foundation. The organization believes that financial barriers should not stand in the way of a child's future success.

Contact Information:

Phone: (336) 725-6011
Email: [contact email available on website]
Address: 7820 North Point Boulevard, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Deadline: August 26, 2024 (historical; check website for current deadline)

How to Apply:

Apply online via the organization's website at the application link provided
OR visit the office in person at 7820 North Point Boulevard, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 to complete a paper application

Required Materials:
Not specifically detailed in provided content

Contact for More Information:

Phone: (336) 725-6011
Email: Available through website contact form

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What Smart Start of Forsyth County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 54
Total given: $6.95M
Median grant: $40K
Range: $5,062–$1.67M

By dollars: North Carolina 96%, Illinois 4%. Top recipient cities: Winston-Salem, NC; Kernersville, NC; Chicago, IL.
17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.