Black Philanthropy Giving Circle  Grant

The Black Philanthropy Giving Circle Grant, managed by the Baltimore Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations that are Black-led or serve Black communities in the Baltimore area. This grant aims to enhance services for African-Americans, ensuring their needs are prioritized. With a focus on community-driven initiatives, the Fund encourages applications from organizations that contribute positively to the local landscape and uphold the values of empowerment and support for Black communities.

About the Baltimore Community Foundation
For nearly 50 years, the Baltimore Community Foundation has connected people who are passionate about their city and purposeful in their philanthropy. This is giving by and for the people of Baltimore.
Black Philanthropy Giving Circle Fund
The Black Philanthropy Giving Circle (the “Fund”) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 donor-advised fund focused on charitable giving to nonprofit organizations committed to providing services for the betterment of African-Americans within the Baltimore metropolitan area (the “Area”).

Eligibility

The Fund accepts applications from nonprofit organizations that are Black-led or based in Black communities in the Baltimore metropolitan area and that provide goods or services that directly support Black people and communities.The Baltimore Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. We will also consider projects working with fiscal sponsors as long as the fiscal sponsor meets financial standards.

Ineligibility

The Baltimore Community Foundation does not generally fund the following:Annual fund campaignsReligious or sectarian purposesCapital campaignsIndividuals, excluding scholarshipsEvent sponsorships