This is a complete list of grant programs at BCF that are open to requests for funding. The list includes both BCF priority areas and other grant programs housed at BCF. We also have a scholarship program for students.
Much of the funding distributed by BCF each year comes from donor-advised funds at the recommendation of the fund advisor. Most donor-advised funds are not open to requests for funding.
You can browse the list below to find out about individual grant programs, their criteria for funding and how to apply to them. If you want to find all the grant programs which might be a match for your request, go to How to Apply.
Grant Program |
BCF's Arts and Culture Path
Funding for arts and culture, one of nine areas in which BCF focuses its strategic grantmaking. See guidelines for specific funding strategies |
BCF's Education Path
Funding for education, one of nine areas in which BCF focuses its strategic grantmaking. See guidelines for specific funding strategies. |
BCF's Environment Path
Funding for environment, one of nine areas in which BCF focuses its strategic grantmaking. See guidelines for specific funding strategies. |
BCF's Human Services Path
Funding for human services, one of nine areas in which BCF focuses its strategic grantmaking. See guidelines for specific funding strategies. |
BCF's Neighborhoods Path
Funding for neighborhoods, one of nine areas in which BCF focuses its strategic grantmaking. See guidelines for specific funding strategies. |
BCF's Transportation Path
Funding for transportation, one of nine areas in which BCF focuses its strategic grantmaking. See guidelines for specific funding strategies. NOTE: Proposals are not being accepted at this time. |
BCF's Youth Path
Funding for youth, one of nine areas in which BCF focuses its strategic grantmaking. See guidelines for specific funding strategies. |
BWGC - Baltimore Women's Giving Circle
The Baltimore Women's Giving Circle engages its members in collective
learning and giving, with a goal of improving life for disadvantaged
women and their families in the greater Baltimore area. |
Children's Fresh Air Society Fund
Funding for camperships that give disadvantaged and disabled Metropolitan Baltimore children the benefits of a summer camp experience. |
Consultant Services Program
Funding for arts and culture organizations to improve internal practices such as technology planning, marketing, fundraising and audience development. See guidelines for specific funding strategies. |
Eddie C. and C Sylvia Brown Family Foundation
Focuses its grantmaking in three general areas: the arts, education, and health (HIV/AIDS and cancer). |
Ensign C. Markland Kelly People's Emergency Fund
Funds projects that provide emergency aid to individuals in the Baltimore region. |
Leonard & Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation
Supports programs in research and treatment for mental illness, aging, health care, and broad based charitable endeavors. |
Middle Grades Partnership
Please note: This program does not accept applications for funding. |
Neighborhood Grants Program - Leadership
Funds projects that build new leadership or strengthen existing leadership within neighborhoods. |
Neighborhood Grants Program - Mobilization
Funds projects that mobilize residents to complete a community project. |
William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
Grants from the William G. Baker Memorial Jr. Fund will increase access to cultural opportunities, enrich the lives of metropolitan residents and support civic engagement through the arts. |
Youth As Resources
Funds youth-led community organizing projects. |
