Fund for Change Grants

Fund for Change Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Fund for Change Inc.
Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Fund for Change Grants support organizations advocating for social change, focusing on underserved communities. With an average grant size of $10,000-25,000, it funds initiatives in housing, behavioral health, criminal justice reform, and environmental justice. Eligible organizations can apply annually, but multi-year commitments are not available. The fund does not support capital campaigns, indirect costs, endowments, or individual scholarships, ensuring that funds are directed towards direct program expenses.

Overview

Note: If you have not previously received funds from the foundation, please send a one- to two-page Letter of Intent (LOI) prior to submitting a full proposal. About the Fund for Change Mission The Fund for Change assists groups working to build a society that is democratic, egalitarian and participatory. The Fund supports groups that organize underserved individuals and communities and influence policy makers by advocating for social change. Most of our funding is in Baltimore, although Maryland and national groups are considered. Philosophy We believe that a healthy city is made up of families and individuals who have the personal and financial stability to reach their their goals and to raise their children. To that end, the Fund supports efforts to increase opportunities for those with the least wealth. What We Fund Housing and Community DevelopmentBehavioral Health and Healing Criminal Justice ReformEnvironmental Justice Grant Size The average grant size is $10,000-25,000 although there are exceptions on both ends.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations are eligible to apply once per year and not in back-to-back grant cycles.

Ineligibility

The Fund Does Not Support:Capital campaignsIndirect costsThe fund does not pay for overhead or indirect costs for large organizations or academic institutions; all grant money received has to be used for direct program expensesEndowmentsPublicationsScholarshipsIndividualsAt this time, the Fund does not make multi-year grant commitments, but organizations are welcome to reapply.