OPEN; applications accepted rolling for Baltimore Community Foundation Mitzvah Fund, with next quarterly review cutoff December 28, 2026 subject to available funding.
Maryland – Baltimore Community Foundation Mitzvah Fund Small Grants (Up to $3,500; December 28 Review)
FundingUp to $3,500 USD for one qualifying nonprofit organization for a one-time project need; no more than one award per calendar year and two within five years. This is the INDIVIDUAL maximum, not overall fund resources.
DeadlineOPEN/ROLLING; next quarterly application review cutoff December 28, 2026. Later quarterly cutoffs March 29, June 28, September 27, December 27, 2027. Official funder does not specify submission time or time zone.
Last verified2026-11-06
Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3) status, at least two full years of operations, annual budget at or below $500,000, service to Baltimore City residents and nondiscrimination requirements. Review https://www.bcf.org/apply-for-grant/mitzvah/ and apply using its GOapply link for the next quarterly cutoff December 28, 2026. Exclude general operations, startups, capital projects, higher education and prior-event expenses.
Broad Eligibility
501(c)(3) nonprofits established 2 or more years, annual operating budget $500,000 or less, serving Baltimore City residents and neighboring communities. Individual applicants, higher-education institutions, startups and organizations not serving Baltimore City residents are ineligible.
Atlas Analysis
Verified directly on November 6, 2026 from Baltimore Community Foundation official Mitzvah Fund guidelines. Genuine one-time nonprofit financial-assistance grant, maximum $3,500 per applicant. Rolling acceptance, quarterly cutoffs Dec 28 2026 and Mar 29 Jun 28 Sep 27 Dec 27 2027; precise hours and time zones not stated. Applicant must be 501(c)(3), active 2+ years, budget <=$500,000, serve Baltimore City residents. One award per calendar year, maximum two in any five years. Favors housing, early-childhood education, social services, immigration and workforce. Excludes general support, capital construction/renovation, endowments, new entities, individuals, higher education, completed programs and ongoing multiyear support. No generally stated match or reimbursement rule. Application via GOapply using official program page; funding subject to availability. Independently checked Atlas published/pending/draft catalog for names and identifiers; no prior exact program record.
Grant opportunity
The Mitzvah Fund, administered by the Baltimore Community Foundation, awards modest one-time grants to qualifying small nonprofit organizations serving Baltimore City and nearby communities. It prioritizes local programs addressing housing, early childhood education, human services, immigration and workforce development.
Applicant funding and current deadline
The maximum award to one applicant is $3,500 for a one-time funding need. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly, subject to available funds. The next listed quarterly review cutoff is December 28, 2026; later cutoffs are March 29, June 28, September 27, and December 27, 2027. The foundation does not publish a specific hour or time zone for these cutoff dates.
Who may apply
Eligible applicants are established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating for at least two years, with annual organizational budgets of $500,000 or less, serving Baltimore City residents and nearby counties. Applicants must comply with the funder’s nondiscrimination standard. The funder explicitly excludes higher-education institutions and individual applicants.
Use of funds and restrictions
Funds support eligible one-time program needs, with priority for housing, early-childhood education, human services, immigration and workforce programs. They do not support general operating support, startup organizations, building construction, capital projects, capital campaigns, individuals, continuing multiyear support, or activities completed before review. An organization may receive no more than one grant per calendar year and no more than two grants over any five-year period. No universal matching-fund percentage or reimbursement requirement is stated on the current program page.
How to apply
Review the official Mitzvah Fund guidelines and online application link, confirm nonprofit age, budget and Baltimore City service area, then submit the application through the foundation’s GOapply portal. Prepare the required organizational and project information in the application system; contact donorservices@bcf.org with program questions. Acceptance depends on available quarterly funding and funder review.
Official funding guidance verified November 6, 2026.
Source verificationReferenced source · www.bcf.orgAtlas last verified this record 2026-11-06. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
