Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds
The Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds provides flexible gap funding for Baltimore nonprofits to address urgent operational and community needs, including science, education, and resource initiatives.
Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (applications reopen/rolling submissions begin, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500 per grant; typically one grant per organization per calendar year.
Summary: Provides gap funding for Baltimore-region nonprofits to support operational and flexible needs.
Description
The Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds at the Baltimore Community Foundation offers targeted gap funding for nonprofit organizations serving the Baltimore region. Established in 2012, the fund supports a wide array of operational and flexible needs, including unrestricted expenses, transportation, staffing, and other necessities that enable organizations to address immediate community needs. Past grants have supported projects such as distributing COVID-19 kits for students, providing resource cards for families, and creating diverse school libraries. The fund is designed to empower local nonprofits to respond quickly and effectively to emerging challenges.
