The Building an Inclusive Economy grant program is designed to support organizations that focus on economic empowerment for Black households and work to rewrite the rules to make Forsyth County a place where they all have the resources they need to support the families.
Donor Name: Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI)
State: North Carolina
County: Forsyth County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
BPI explicitly—but not exclusively—makes grants to Black-led organizations and initiatives working to improve outcomes for Black communities in Forsyth County.
Priorities
Priority will be given to:
- Black-led organizations – Organizations where more than 50% of staff in decision-making roles and/or board members identify as Black
- Neighborhood Investment – Programs serving predominantly Black neighborhoods, including ZIP codes 27101, 27105, and 27107
- Community-centered approaches – Organizations that actively partner with people most impacted by inequities—engaging them in setting goals, shaping solutions, and guiding how the work is carried out.
Funding Information
Organizations can submit one application for any amount up to $15,000.
Grant Period
Grants are typically made for one year.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible, organizations must:
- Operate within Forsyth County, NC
- Be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, public school, higher education institution, or faith-based organization. Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply with a fiscal sponsor that meets these criteria
- While BPI does not fund for-profit businesses, they do support nonprofits, schools, and faith-based organizations that offer programming or resources for Black entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Examples of Potential Grant Requests may include, but are not limited to:
- Programs that support Black entrepreneurs and strengthen pathways to business ownership
- Financial education initiatives for Black families, including investing, wealth-building, and homeownership
- Career readiness programs that lead to family-sustaining wages and long-term career opportunities
- Efforts that address gaps in educational resources and access to opportunity
- Initiatives that reform disciplinary policies and practices that disproportionately impact students of color
- Professional development and training for educators on topics such as implicit bias and culturally responsive teaching
For more information, visit Black Philanthropy Initiative.
