General Operating Support Grants
About the Program
General Operating Support Grants (GOSG) provides unrestricted support to organizations demonstrating artistic and organizational excellence through high quality programs and services. This program recognizes organizations with strong administrative stability, fiscal responsibility and an established record of programmatic service to Forsyth County. Arts and Culture organizations can apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000. No minimum operating budget required.
Timeline
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 2, 11:59 PM EST
Review of Application: November 2026
Award Notification: December 2026
Project Period: January 1 – December 31, 2027
Required Quarterly Reporting Dates: TBD
Information Session
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Meeting ID: 882 6296 5008
Grant Eligibility
To be eligible, organizations must be:
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A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization
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Operate within a mission that describes arts and culture as the primary purpose
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Operate programs and services within Forsyth County as their primary residence
FY26 General Operating Support Grant Recipients
A/perture cinema - $18,071
Winston Salem Mixxer Inc - $19,042
Authoring Action - $19,151
Reynolda House Museum of American Art - $12,201
Piedmont Craftsmen - $17,723
Piedmont Wind Symphony - $19,006
Piedmont Opera - $18,827
Bookmarks - $16,427
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem - $17,615
Winston-Salem Symphony Association Inc. - $14,992
Total
$173,055
Contact
General Questions:
Cécile Boynton
Community Grants and Services Manager
(336) 747-1412
This project is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.