Baltimore Community Events Grants

Fact (page-stated): The Community Events Grant (funded through the Baltimore Tourism Improvement District, administered by Visit Baltimore/DMC) provides up to $15,000 per applicant, with no match required, to nonprofits, community groups, businesses, and event organizers based in Baltimore City. Fact: funds must be used exclusively for marketing/promotion of a multi-day event that drives paid hotel room nights and economic impact (no operational costs); 50% paid on approval, 50% after an approved post-event report. Fact: applications accepted on a rolling basis through May 1, 2027 (for FY2027 events), and must be submitted at least eight weeks before the event. Inference: open/rolling. Assumption: none. FLAG: preference given to events highlighting diversity/equity/inclusion; single-day events ineligible.