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
Nonprofit Grants and Resources
Making Impactful Investments
Imagine a community where every nonprofit organization has the power to turn its bold visions into impactful realities. The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro wants to help turn these dreams into positive change.
Grants and Initiatives
Our Grants and Initiatives serve as a catalyst for innovation, providing the essential resources that empower nonprofits to amplify their impact. Whether it’s enhancing educational programs, supporting vital community services, or fostering cultural enrichment, these grants are made to support our community’s diverse needs. Together, we’re not just granting funds; we are paving the way for positive transformation in our beloved community.
Program Areas
Health and Wellness
At the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, we recognize that health and wellness are foundational components of any thriving community. With that, we recognize that residents must have the opportunity to age with dignity and have access to services that 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.
Applying For Funding
Applicants are encouraged to consult the Greensboro Public Library’s Nonprofit Resource Center and the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium for information on capacity-building efforts for nonprofits to help the design of a grant request.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online through our online grant portal and must be submitted electronically. All applicants must have a log-on credential to access, store, and submit their application, grant report, and other grant information.
Questions? Contact our Grants and Initiatives department at grants@cfgg.org.
Grantmaking Initiatives
Women to Women
Creating Change Together
This is Greensboro’s first, permanent grantmaking endowment aimed at engaging women who are motivated to improve the lives of other women and their families in our community. Each year, the fund awards high-dollar grants to programs, organizations, and projects that create positive and measurable impact.
Future Fund
Growing the next generation of community leaders
Future Fund is a group of community-minded, forward-thinking young professionals who are invested in the future of Greensboro and Guilford County. This initiative is made possible through the Ann Lineweaver Future Fund Endowment, currently valued at nearly $1.4 million.
Teen Grantmaking Council
Giving young people the power to change our community
The Teen Grantmaking Council (TGC) is made up of 20-25 high school students from across Guilford County. Members of our Teen Grantmaking Council will learn about philanthropy, discuss various issues experienced by teens in our community, and work together to improve life for youth in our area. In addition to gaining valuable leadership experience, the Teen Grantmaking Council is responsible for making decisions about which youth-led projects in the community will receive grant funding.
Our Impact
Our goal as a charitable organization is to create a lasting impact in the Greensboro Community. We do this by building strong relationships with philanthropists and nonprofit organizations to understand goals and meet the needs of the community. Visit our blog to read the latest news and see the positive impact on our community when we work together.
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.