The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) is excited to announce the Grassroots Fund to address traditional gaps in Baltimore’s funding landscape by providing funding for grassroots, Baltimore-based, youth-serving organizations to support its overall mission.
Donor Name: Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF)
State: Maryland
City: Baltimore
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $150,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
Priorities Applicants are invited to submit funding requests for youth-centered, community-based programming that addresses one or more of the following priorities:
- Culturally Sustaining
- Future Forward
- Doing Well by Doing
- Youth Voice
- Networked
Funding Information
BCYF is awarding $150,000 three-year grants to up to 30 eligible community-accountable organizations. Operating on a multi-year grant cycle allows BCYF to invest in building the capacity of its grantees, which positions organizations for success beyond BCYF funding. In addition to financial support, organizations awarded a Grassroots Fund grant will receive technical assistance and capacity-building support to help them sustain and grow.
Grant Period
The three-year grant period is from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Grassroots organizations that meet the following criteria are eligible to apply to this fund:
- Baltimore City-based and serves children and youth ages 24 years and under;
- Maryland 501(c)(3) organization or has a confirmed fiscal sponsor; and
- An annual operating budget of $350,000 or less.
- 51% or more employees are Baltimore-City residents.
- In existence for at least one year.
- At least one year of experience running youth programs.
Organizations led by Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Asian people are prioritized in this Fund, and decision-making processes are structured through a community-based grant review panel.
For more information, visit Grassroots Fund.
