• By Iesha Carter
• Posted Monday, October 14, 2024

FORSYTH COUNTY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING IN FY26 BUDGET

Forsyth County is now accepting applications for Community Grants funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Community Grants funding provides assistance to community organizations for a variety of service areas and initiatives that align with County Policies and Goals (Safety, Health, Education, Cultural, and Economic Opportunities). Funding requests are evaluated and approved on a year-by-year basis by the Board of Commissioners during the budget process. Applications are due November 18, 2024 at 5pm.

Please see below for the anticipated Community Grant funding timeline:

• October 14, 2024 – November 18, 2024: Open Application Period
• November – January: County Staff Review and Board Consideration
• April/May – Grants approved during Board of Commissioners meeting
• June 6, 2025 - June 27, 2025: Possible Adoption of Budget Ordinance
• July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026: Term of service for all approved programs

Community Grant applications will be submitted online in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 using the Forsyth County Community Portal found here

For additional information or assistance, please contact Iesha Carter, Forsyth County Budget & Management Analyst, at (336) 703-2686 or carteri2@forsyth.cc.