[Baltimore Community Foundation](https://bcf.org)

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical grant award: $5,000; in 2025, $170,000+ was distributed across 15 organizations.

Supports nonprofit camps in Metropolitan Baltimore to provide summer camp experiences for disadvantaged and disabled children.

--- ## Description The Children’s Fresh Air Society Fund (CFSAF) provides grants to nonprofit organizations operating day or residential summer camps that serve disadvantaged and disabled children in the Metropolitan Baltimore area (including Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Baltimore, Harford, and Howard counties). The fund aims to enrich the lives of underserved youth by making summer camp accessible, fostering personal growth, new experiences, and community connections. Grants are typically used to subsidize camperships, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent children from benefiting from summer camp opportunities. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant award: $5,000 per organization. - In 2025, over $170,000 in total grants were awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations, supporting camp experiences for 540 children. - Awards are generally intended for use within the upcoming summer camp season. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be public charities under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or use a qualified fiscal sponsor. - Eligible organizations must operate a day or residential summer camp program serving disadvantaged or disabled children in the Metropolitan Baltimore area (Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Baltimore, Harford, and Howard counties). - Grants are made to organizations, not directly to individuals or families. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Baltimore Community Foundation’s online grant portal (GOapply). - All applicants must create a new account in the portal, even if they have applied previously. - Organizations are encouraged to review eligibility criteria and prepare required documentation before applying. - The program is not currently accepting applications; check the [program page](https://www.bcf.org/apply-for-grant/fresh-air-fund) for updates on the next cycle. --- ## Additional Information - The fund has a legacy of over 35 years, supporting thousands of children and teens in the region. - Grants are used to subsidize camp tuition and ensure access for children who would otherwise be unable to attend. - A list of recent grantees and additional program history can be found on the [BCF website](https://bcf.org/35-years-of-fresh-air/). --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Information](https://www.bcf.org/apply-for-grant/fresh-air-fund) - [Fund History & Impact](https://bcf.org/35-years-of-fresh-air/) - [Baltimore Community Foundation Home](https://bcf.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------|---------------------|-------------------------------|------------------| | Maya Smith | Program Administrator | [msmith@bcf.org](mailto:msmith@bcf.org) | (410) 332-4171 | For general inquiries, visit the [BCF contact page](https://bcf.org/who-we-are/contact/).

Children’s Fresh Air Society Fund

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