Grants
Community Grantmaking Council: Community Partnership in Action
At the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, we believe lasting change begins by truly listening to the people who live, work, and lead in this community every day.
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
"My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together."
"My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together."
– Desmond Tutu
The Community Foundation of Greather Greensboro Grants
Empowering local philanthropy to create a stronger, more vibrant community
No matter your vision for a better tomorrow—from advancing your education to protecting at-risk populations to improving life at the street level—we are here to support the ideas and nonprofit organizations whose dreams could make a positive impact on everyone in our community. Our Community Grants Program is an annual, competitive grants process for nonprofit organizations.
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For Students
At the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. That’s why we invite you to explore the array of scholarship opportunities and resources we offer. Whether you’re pursuing higher education or seeking support to achieve your academic goals, our scholarships are designed to empower you on your educational journey. We are dedicated to helping you access the resources you need to succeed so that you can make a meaningful impact on our community’s future.
At the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. That’s why we invite you to explore the array of scholarship opportunities and resources we offer. Whether you’re pursuing higher education or seeking support to achieve your academic goals, our scholarships are designed to empower you on your educational journey. We are dedicated to helping you access the resources you need to succeed so that you can make a meaningful impact on our community’s future.
Building a Better Greensboro through Impactful Giving
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro announced $212,500 in nonprofit grants to support the Foundation’s focus on health and wellness, economic mobility, and cultural vibrancy. $164,500 was awarded through its competitive Community Grants Program, and $48,000 was distributed through the Tri-County Health Fund.
GRANTS
We are proud to offer a range of impactful nonprofit grants that serve as catalysts for positive change throughout our community. Our Community Grants Program is designed to address community needs by providing funding for nonprofit organizations and supporting initiatives that enhance the well-being of the Greensboro community.
Whether it’s supporting educational programs, promoting arts and culture, or driving social change, our community grants are a testament to our commitment to building a stronger, more vibrant, and equitable community. Through strategic grantmaking, we empower organizations and individuals to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of our residents, ensuring that our community continues to thrive and flourish.
We are proud to offer a range of impactful nonprofit grants that serve as catalysts for positive change throughout our community. Our Community Grants Program is designed to address community needs by providing funding for nonprofit organizations and supporting initiatives that enhance the well-being of the Greensboro community.
Whether it’s supporting educational programs, promoting arts and culture, or driving social change, our community grants are a testament to our commitment to building a stronger, more vibrant, and equitable community. Through strategic grantmaking, we empower organizations and individuals to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of our residents, ensuring that our community continues to thrive and flourish.
PROGRAM AREAS
In 2024, the Community Foundation will focus on providing grants to nonprofits that demonstrate outcomes and impact in the following areas:
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
At the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, we recognize that health and wellness is a foundational component of any thriving community. With that, we recognize that residents must have the opportunity to age with dignity and have access to services which foster health and wellness for the whole person.
CULTURAL VIBRANCY
A culturally vibrant Greensboro is a community where all residents have access to diverse cultural, educational, and natural resources. Our region’s vibrant culture is built upon inclusive community dialogue and civic engagement in its various forms.
ECONOMIC MOBILITY
For residents to become economically mobile, they must have a strong economic foundation.
Guilford Nonprofit Consortium
The Guilford Nonprofit Consortium is a collaborative of nonprofit organizations, large and small, that fosters mutual assistance and support in reaching our shared goals by providing opportunities for education, collaboration, networking, and celebration. The Community Foundation is a funder and fiscal home for the Consortium.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Community groups are at the core of much of our work, embodying the collective spirit and shared vision for Greensboro. They serve as platforms for individuals to come together, connect, and collaborate toward common goals. These groups, whether charitable organizations or grassroots movements, play a pivotal role in strengthening culture, or driving social change, our community grants are a testament to our commitment to building a stronger, more vibrant, and equitable community. Through strategic grantmaking, we empower organizations and individuals to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of our residents, ensuring that our community continues to thrive and flourish.
Community groups are at the core of much of our work, embodying the collective spirit and shared vision for Greensboro. They serve as platforms for individuals to come together, connect, and collaborate toward common goals. These groups, whether charitable organizations or grassroots movements, play a pivotal role in strengthening culture, or driving social change, our community grants are a testament to our commitment to building a stronger, more vibrant, and equitable community. Through strategic grantmaking, we empower organizations and individuals to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of our residents, ensuring that our community continues to thrive and flourish.
BUILDING STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS
Building Stronger Neighborhoods (BSN) offers grants to help neighborhood groups, groups working with established nonprofits, or neighborhood-based groups with limited financial resources who need that extra boost to get their project or program up and running in an effort to improve life in neighborhoods across our community.
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Grants & Initiatives Team
For any questions, please contact our Grant and Initiatives Department.
Brandon Zeigler
Chief Impact Officer, VP of Grants And Initiatives
bzeigler@cfgg.org
(336) 790-6339
Blake Noel
Director of Grants and Initiatives
bnoel@cfgg.org
(336) 379-9100
Amber Smith
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, GRANTS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
asmith@cfgg.org
(336) 790-2655
Our Impact
Through strategic and innovative grantmaking, this program has transformed ideas into actions and dreams into realities. It has revitalized neighborhoods, ignited educational initiatives, empowered underserved populations, and fueled the arts and culture scene.
As we explore the stories of those touched by these grants, we witness the incredible ripple effect that these investments have had on Greater Greensboro, reinforcing the belief that, together, we can shape a brighter, more inclusive, and prosperous community for all.
Grants
Women to Women Announces Record-Breaking 2025 Community Grants
Women to Women (W2W), a permanent grantmaking endowment of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro (CFGG), is pleased to announce $360,000 in grants to 10 nonprofit organizations serving women and families across Guilford County. This cycle represents the largest single-year investment in the initiative’s history and brings W2W’s total giving to nearly $2.6 million since its founding.
Equity
Mustard Seed Community Health assists people with healthcare
The Bible compares the kingdom of Heaven to a mustard seed. It’s the smallest of seeds, yet when it grows, it becomes the largest of garden plants. That’s why a nonprofit in Guilford County chose the name Mustard Seed Community Health.