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Baltimore Philanthropy Tank Competition

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Funding Amount

Up to $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Baltimore Philanthropy Tank Competition

Funder: Philanthropy Tank Inc (FL, US)

Status: Active annual competition

Geographic Scope: Baltimore, Maryland

Overview:
An expansion of the Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank model to Baltimore. The competition invites students to present creative solutions to social issues impacting the Baltimore community. Winners pitch their solutions to a panel of philanthropist-investors.

Target Audience:

  • Students in grades 7-12

  • Must live in or attend school in Baltimore area

  • Individual students or teams (maximum 4 students per team)

    • Award Structure:

  • Up to $15,000 in program funding per winner

  • One year of one-to-one mentoring from awarding philanthropists

    • Focus Areas:

  • Social service initiatives

  • Community-betterment projects

  • Solutions to address Baltimore community needs

    • Program Format:

  • Annual competition with application period and live finals event

  • Shark Tank-style pitch presentation

  • Evaluation criteria include community impact, program feasibility, solution creativity, sustainability, and team strengths

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (561) 910-3893

  • Email: info@philanthropytank.org

  • Address: P.O. Box 880194, Boca Raton, FL 33488

  • Website: philanthropytank.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Online Application
    - Open during designated application period
    - One application per team (maximum 4 students)
    - Submit via philanthropytank.org

    2. Required Materials
    - Completed application form
    - Media releases for each applicant/team member
    - Comprehensive proposal including budget, goals, and project details

    3. Finalist Selection & Preparation
    - Selected finalists participate in workshops
    - Work with philanthropist-investors and advisors
    - Prepare 3-minute pitch and responses to judge questions

    4. Live Pitch Event
    - Present to panel of philanthropist-investors
    - Shark Tank-style competition format
    - Answer follow-up questions

    5. Award & Mentorship
    - Winners announced
    - Funding awarded (up to $15,000)
    - One year of one-to-one mentoring from philanthropist-investors

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-leadershipeducationmentoring

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