The Mitzvah Fund
The Mitzvah Fund supports Baltimore-area organizations with one-time program needs in housing, early childhood education, human services, immigration, and workforce development to serve local residents.
Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications) | December 27, 2026 (Quarterly review) | March 28, 2027 (Quarterly review) | June 27, 2027 (Quarterly review) | September 26, 2027 (Quarterly review) | December 26, 2027 (Quarterly review)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500 for a one-time funding need
Summary: Supports modest, one-time program needs serving Baltimore-area residents, prioritizing housing, early childhood education, human services, immigration, and workforce development.
Key Information: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating for at least two years with budgets of $500,000 or less.
Description
Established in 2012, the Mitzvah Fund at the Baltimore Community Foundation supports organizations with modest, one-time funding needs in Baltimore City and surrounding counties. It prioritizes programmatic support in housing, early childhood education, human services, immigration, and workforce development.
The fund focuses on specific program needs rather than general organizational support or continued assistance over multiple years. It does not support capital campaigns, construction, renovations, or other capital projects. Events or programs that have already occurred before the review process are also excluded. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly, subject to available funding.
