Stronger Schools & Stronger Neighborhoods
Forecasted
Stronger Schools & Stronger Neighborhoods supports nonprofits’ school and resident-led projects in Baltimore City and County to strengthen learning environments and create safe, green, vibrant communities.
Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (Schools and Neighborhoods; applications closed)
Funding Amounts: Typical BCF award: $20,000; smaller projects often receive $1,000–$5,000; multi-year funding may be available
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs strengthening schools and creating safe, clean, green, and vibrant neighborhoods in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Key Information: Applicants need 501(c)(3) status or a qualifying fiscal sponsor, with school or resident partnerships appropriate to the project.
Description
Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) supports programs and projects that strengthen schools and neighborhoods across Baltimore City and Baltimore County, creating places where residents can thrive. Stronger Schools focuses on kindergarten readiness, student mental health, and school climate and culture. Stronger Neighborhoods supports locally led solutions that improve safety, cleanliness, green space, sustainability, and neighborhood vitality.
Across both areas, BCF prioritizes collaboration driven by the expressed needs of the community. School projects should align with school leaders’ goals, while neighborhood projects should reflect residents’ priorities and demonstrate community-wide support. Proposals should explain the need, the population served, the intended change, and how success will be measured. BCF encourages quantitative evidence alongside qualitative observations and interviews.
