Funding Amount

Up to $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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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

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth programs
  • Community development
  • Nonprofits

Project Locations

  • MD

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