The CRAYON Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Organizations
Geography
- Maryland
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The CRAYON Fund (Cool Resources Accessible for Youth Opportunities in Neighborhoods), run by Central Baltimore Partnership, provides event-based micro-grants of up to $500 that support activities and projects that broaden resident participation in neighborhoods, provide youth enrichment, strengthen community ties, and develop leadership capacity in Central Baltimore. Has supported stoop nights, National Night Out, youth training, and intergenerational events. Applicant: 501(c)(3) organizations, fiscally-sponsored groups, or organized community groups with a group bank account.
How to Apply
Applicants complete an application form (online or downloadable PDF) with an event/activity description, a completed budget, and identification of community support where possible, and must meet organizational standing criteria (501c3, fiscal sponsor, or organized community group). Rolling/event-based; deadline not stated.
What Central Baltimore Partnership Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $50K
- Median grant
- $50K
- 100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, where this grant's project is located.
- Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD.
Example grants
Jubilee Baltimore Inc · Baltimore, MD
Pass through award
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Community development
- Nonprofits
Project Locations
- MD
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