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The Winston-Salem Foundation reports awarding nearly $2.7 million to 88 nonprofits and community groups
The Winston-Salem Foundation announced that it awarded nearly $2.7 million in community grants from January through September 2026. The 88 recipients work in public education, economic opportunity, housing access, civic engagement and social connectedness; the announced awards included support for community-governed research.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The grant volume and distribution across 88 organizations represent substantial local investment, including flexible support for housing, education, economic inclusion and resident-led research.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The grant total, recipient count and funding priorities were reported by The Winston-Salem Foundation.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently reconciled the award list to payment records or established the eventual outcomes, additional funding sources or performance of each recipient.
Right of reply
Organization response
The foundation said its community grants support organizations with deep local knowledge and are intended to expand opportunity and help Forsyth County residents thrive.
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How No Halo records this event
Event type: Other Material Event. Current state: Reported. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 28, 2026 · Last verified September 29, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.