Reynolds American Foundation – Community Grants Program (Q3 2026)
Grants Supporting Education, Community Wellbeing, and Basic Needs in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
The Reynolds American Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and eligible government agencies serving communities where Reynolds American employees live and work. The Foundation’s philanthropic efforts are centered primarily on Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, and the surrounding area.
Organization: Reynolds American Foundation
Support Type: Community grants
Geographic Focus: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, and surrounding communities
Deadline: August 15, 2026
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About the Funder
The Reynolds American Foundation focuses its charitable giving on communities where Reynolds American employees live and work. Its primary philanthropic focus is the company’s hometown region of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Through its grantmaking, the Foundation supports local programs that improve education, community wellbeing, socioeconomic outcomes, and quality of life for residents in target communities.
What This Program Supports
The Reynolds American Foundation provides grants in three primary categories:
Education
Programs that prepare children to enter the public education system and programs focused on improving academic performance among low-performing and economically disadvantaged students.
School grants are generally made through superintendents’ offices, except in business-partner relationships.
Community
Local programs and capital campaigns in target communities that improve wellbeing, educational outcomes, and socioeconomic outcomes.
Wellbeing
Programs designed to address unmet needs among at-risk populations, with a focus on quality of life and basic human needs.
Eligible Support Types
Programmatic grants
Local community programs
Capital campaign support in target communities
Education-focused initiatives
Basic needs and wellbeing programs
Support for eligible government agencies
Eligibility & Preferences
Eligible applicants are generally:
Nonprofit agencies with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Appropriate government agencies in good standing with the IRS
Organizations serving communities where significant numbers of Reynolds American employees live and/or work
Organizations primarily serving Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, and surrounding areas
Applicants must be operated and organized so they do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability in hiring practices, service provision, or board-member selection.
Ineligible Requests
The Reynolds American Foundation generally does not consider funding requests for:
Endowments
Support for individuals
General operating expenses
Requests from churches
Programs that promote religious doctrine
Political candidates or organizations
Travel expenses for individuals or organizations
Sponsorship of most special events
Programs that have already received support from the Reynolds American Foundation or Reynolds American for three consecutive years
Funding Amounts
The Reynolds American Foundation does not publish standard award amounts. Grant size may vary based on the request, program alignment, community impact, and available funding.
Timeline & Review
📅 Q3 Proposal Deadline: August 15, 2026
📅 Final Review: Mid-September 2026
Additional quarterly deadlines include:
📅 Q1 Deadline: February 15, with final review in mid-March
📅 Q2 Deadline: May 15, with final review in mid-June
📅 Q4 Deadline: November 15, with final review in mid-December
Application / Request Process
Organizations should submit a completed proposal by the appropriate quarterly deadline. Applicants should ensure their request aligns with one of the Foundation’s grant categories and clearly demonstrates benefit to communities where Reynolds American employees live and work, especially Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and surrounding areas.
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.reynoldsamerican.com/reynolds-foundation/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for nonprofit organizations and eligible government agencies serving Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and nearby communities in North Carolina. Programs focused on education, basic needs, community wellbeing, at-risk populations, and socioeconomic outcomes may be especially well aligned.
Organizations with a strong local presence and clear community benefit should be prepared to explain how their work improves quality of life in Reynolds American’s priority communities.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Quarterly grant cycle
Q3 Deadline: August 15, 2026
Final Review: Mid-September 2026
Best Suited For: Nonprofits and eligible government agencies serving Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and surrounding North Carolina communities
Funding Areas: Education, community wellbeing, and basic human needs
