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

Rolling (applications accepted year-round)

Up to $3,500 per grant; mini-grants for nonprofits serving Baltimore City or County

Provides small grants to nonprofits for impactful community projects in Baltimore neighborhoods and schools.

--- ## Description The Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds, hosted by the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF), provides mini-grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve neighborhoods and schools in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. The fund is designed to empower nonprofits to carry out projects that create positive change and address local needs, whether through safety, cleanliness, green initiatives, or vibrancy in the community. Grants support both new and ongoing projects that have clear community support and measurable impact. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. - The BCF Strategic Grantmaking Committee reviews proposals several times each year. - Review and decision process may take up to three months from submission. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant: $3,500 per award. - These are intended as mini-grants for small-scale, high-impact projects. - No specified minimum; most awards are for discrete projects or initiatives. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, or use a qualified fiscal sponsor. - Projects must serve residents of Baltimore City or Baltimore County. - Organizations headquartered outside the Baltimore region are eligible if their program directly benefits Baltimore residents. - Projects must be community-driven and demonstrate broad community support. - BCF does not fund individuals, annual fund campaigns, religious or sectarian purposes, capital campaigns, or event sponsorships. --- ## Application Process - Review the [Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds page](https://www.bcf.org/for-grantseekers/other-grant-opportunities/mitzvah-fund-for-good-deeds/) for current guidance. - Applications must be submitted through BCF’s [GOapply online portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/bcf/application/sssn). - All applicants must create a new GOapply account (even if previously applied through other BCF systems). - Use the [BCF Standard Grant Application template](https://www.bcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BCF-Standard-Grant-Application-2024-Version.docx) to draft your proposal before submitting online. - Required attachments include project budget, IRS Form 990, list of key staff/board, and (if applicable) fiscal sponsor or school support letters. - Proposals should clearly articulate: the need, population served, anticipated impact, and how success will be measured. --- ## Additional Information - Multi-year funding is possible but not guaranteed and depends on available funds and board discretion. - Most grants require a final report after project completion. Use the [BCF Grant Report Form](https://www.bcf.org/grant-report). - BCF emphasizes collaboration and community consensus for neighborhood projects. - Proposals without all required attachments will not be considered. --- ## External Links - [Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds Program Page](https://www.bcf.org/for-grantseekers/other-grant-opportunities/mitzvah-fund-for-good-deeds/) - [BCF Apply for a Grant](https://www.bcf.org/apply-for-grant/) - [GOapply Application Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/bcf/application/sssn) - [BCF Standard Grant Application Template (DOCX)](https://www.bcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BCF-Standard-Grant-Application-2024-Version.docx) - [BCF Grant Report Form](https://www.bcf.org/grant-report) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | Online Contact Form | |--------------|-----------------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Maya Smith | Program Administrator | msmith@bcf.org | (410) 332-4171 | [Contact BCF](https://bcf.org/who-we-are/contact/) | For program-specific questions, email Maya Smith or use the BCF contact form.

Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds

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