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GrantMaryland — Baltimore Children & Youth Fund Summer of Possibility 2027
Atlas Opportunity Score85/100
Funding$2 million total; individual grants of $25,000-$100,000 for the April 1-September 30, 2027 grant period.
DeadlineOctober 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. BCYF states that applicant questions are due September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.
Required next actionConfirm the organization is Baltimore City-based, youth-centered, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored, has an annual operating budget of $750,000 or less, has at least 51% Baltimore City resident employees, has existed at least one year, and has at least one year of youth-program experience. Use BCYF's free pre-application support if useful and submit through SmartSimple by October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 11, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity-Based Organization, Nonprofit Organization
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Strategic Alignment
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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