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BCF Youth Path



Background:

Special Note: BCF is not accepting unsolicited letters of inquiry for this grant program in 2010. Please check this page in November, 2010 for updated information about 2011 applications.

Funding available from BCF's Youth Path is derived from endowments and contributions entrusted by donors to BCF for this or unrestricted purposes.

Related grant program: BCF's Education Path

Eligibility:

The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) welcomes grant applications from organizations serving Baltimore City and Baltimore County that are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Typical Grants:

$10,000

See our recent Youth Path Grants.

Guidelines:

The strength of our community depends upon participation by all residents in Baltimore's economic, social, political and cultural arenas. Therefore, BCF seeks to advance the ideals of a welcoming environment, open access and civic engagement—with all of its privileges and responsibilities—in every area of community life.

We must provide our children and young people with the support and services they need to thrive, from healthy development during infancy through their successful transition into adulthood. We must make sure that the basic needs of children and youth are fully met, and we must provide them with ample opportunities for civic engagement and leadership development. With this resource-rich environment, Baltimore's young people can and will make positive contributions to their communities and the world.

Youth Path Funding Priorities:

After School and Enrichment Activities
  • Fund high quality programs that help our region's most vulnerable young people develop skills in the areas of academics, arts, and athletics (Funding is limited to small organizations with budgets of $500,000 or less);
  • Create opportunities for children and youth to cultivate civic responsibility and engagement in their communities;
  • Ensure that adults serving youth are well-trained, competent and caring.
Out of School Youth
  • Provide opportunities for out-of-school youth and adjudicated youth to re-enter the community and re-connect with school.
Early Childhood Education
  • Ensure that children enter school ready to learn (direct program support, professional development, and parent support).
Advocacy and Civic Engagement
  • Encourage students, parents, and community members to speak out on issues related to children and youth;
  • Sustain and enhance public funding for child and youth development.
College Access and Workforce Entry
  • Connect young people with college preparatory activities, college retention programs and workforce entry opportunities.


How to apply:

BCF is not accepting unsolicited letters of inquiry for this grant program in 2010. Please check this page in November, 2010 for updated information about 2011 applications.

Contact:

Aisha Samples
Associate Program Officer
grants@bcf.org
tel:410-332-4172, ext. 145


Special notes:

Current Grant Recipients
Current grant recipients may be invited to submit a proposal for renewal. If you are invited to submit a proposal by a Program Officer, you must complete the Grant Application Form and the Evaluation Chart below:

Download Grant Application Form

Download Evaluation Chart

Download Grantee Report Form

More information about BCF’s Youth Path, funding priorities and resources.

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