Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation Grant Program
This grant funds Baltimore nonprofits advancing health, arts, and K-12 education, with a focus on impactful, sustained programs for African American youth.
Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application window deadline, projected) | October 2026 (application deadline, projected) | March 2027 (application window opens, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant award: $5,000; grants are awarded for one year; no multi-year funding.
Summary: Supports Baltimore-area nonprofits advancing health, arts, and K-12 education, with a focus on impactful programs for the African American community.
Key Information: Only organizations serving the Baltimore area and meeting 501(c)(3) status are eligible; no funding for start-ups, capital projects, or individuals.
Description
The Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation Grant Program, managed by the Baltimore Community Foundation, funds charitable organizations in the Baltimore metropolitan area that address needs in health (including mental health and cancer), the arts, and K-12 education. The program prioritizes initiatives with a direct impact on the African American community, especially those providing sustained, meaningful engagement for youth in the arts and expanded educational opportunities for disadvantaged children. The foundation seeks organizations with a strong track record and clear programmatic outcomes, particularly those offering long-term arts and education experiences to a core group of youth.
