William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
The Baker Fund supports innovative arts projects and organizational growth to strengthen and sustain Baltimore’s diverse cultural ecosystem, with special recognition for local artists.
Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 12, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | January 8, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical grant: $10,000; range: $1,500–$45,000; reserve grants up to $10,000/year; individual artist awards via Baker Artist Portfolios total $90,000/year.
Summary: Supports arts and cultural organizations and individual artists in greater Baltimore to strengthen, innovate, and sustain the region’s cultural ecosystem.
Key Information: Letters of inquiry are required one month before each deadline; no direct grants to individuals (except via Baker Artist Awards).
Description
The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, managed by the Baltimore Community Foundation, provides grants to arts and cultural organizations as well as individual artists in the greater Baltimore area. The fund aims to enrich metropolitan Baltimore by fostering a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive arts and culture sector. Grants support organizational capacity building, innovative projects, sector collaboration, and reserve funding for sustainability. Individual artists are primarily supported through the Baker Artist Portfolios and Awards program, which recognizes outstanding local talent.
