The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle Grant Program 2026 supports organizations that advance opportunities for women and their families in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Donor Name: Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle
State: Maryland
County: Baltimore City (MD), Baltimore County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle members participate in grant making, education and community engagement.
Eligibility Requirements
IRS Letter of Determination: To be considered for a grant, applicants must have their own 501(c)(3) IRS Letter of Determination, use a fiscal sponsor which has a 501(c)(3) IRS Letter of Determination, OR operate as a chapter under a national or state organization which has a 501(c)(3) IRS Letter of Determination.
Organizational Criteria
In addition, applicants must be able to answer NO to the following two questions to be considered for a BWGC grant in 2026:
- Was your organization awarded a BWGC grant in 2025?
- Does your organization require program participants to adhere to a particular religion or to attend religious services as part of your program offerings?
- The organization actively involves the individuals being served in program development, delivery, and/or governance.
- The organization’s leadership has first-hand experience with the issues it aims to address.
- The organization’s leadership actively engages the residents in the organization’s geographic service area who have first-hand experience with the issues addressed by the organization.
Ineligible Expenses
The primary focus of a BWGC grant is to support direct service to women and their families; grant funds cannot be used for any of the following:
- Organizational endowments
- Capital improvements
- Event tickets or event sponsorships
- Deficit reduction for the organization
- Annual drives or annual giving campaigns
- Political activities or Political Action Committees (PACs).
For more information, visit BWGC.


