LGBTQ Fund at BCF
The LGBTQ Fund at BCF supports research-driven programs addressing homelessness, mental health, and safety for Baltimore’s LGBTQ community, with a focus on vulnerable youth.
Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards are around $20,000; smaller projects often funded at $1,000–$5,000. Multi-year funding is possible but not guaranteed.
Summary: Supports programs providing essential and affirming services to Baltimore’s LGBTQ community, with emphasis on vulnerable youth.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may shift—check the program page for updates.
Description
The LGBTQ Fund at the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) is dedicated to supporting life-sustaining and life-affirming programs for Baltimore’s diverse LGBTQ community, with a special focus on vulnerable young people. The fund addresses critical needs such as homelessness, mental health, and safety by supporting nonprofit organizations and community-driven initiatives that serve LGBTQ individuals in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Proposals are encouraged to be collaborative, demonstrate community support, and clearly articulate the needs, populations served, anticipated impacts, and measures of success.
