Past Grants

Baltimore City Public Schools – Paul Laurence Dunbar High School

For the purchase of equipment required by the Dunbar Robotics Team. The team of 16 to 20 members is committed to spend three to four hours per week in the classroom as well as in after-school clubs, and to participate in local and regional weekend competitions.

Baltimore City Public Schools – Roland Park Elementary/Middle School

Toward curriculum development and construction costs of the writing laboratory for The Write Place, a program at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School serving 900 Baltimore City public school students.

Baltimore City Public Schools – Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School

For the purchase of computers and equipment to update a computer lab. The lab will provide access to information technology and the resources designed to enhance academic achievement in math and reading skills. Access to digital, still and video camera, audio recording, video editing, and graphic and photo manipulation will allow the school to provide an environment where students can explore state-of-the-art technology.

Baltimore Kids Chess League, Inc.

For support and expansion of the 2010-2011 BCPS Chess Education Project, an after-school program operating in 60 Baltimore City elementary, middle, and high schools. The long-term goal is to increase the number of after-school chess clubs by serving as a resource for chess education, teacher training, and activities to bring together students and community advisors, and encourage participation in regional competitions.

Baltimore Reads, Inc.

Toward operating costs of Baltimore Reads, in support of a self-sustaining Book Bank Book Exchange. By expanding the sale of used books online, Baltimore Reads expects higher revenues that, in turn, are expected to help cover operating costs and provide wider distribution of more than 100,000 books to Baltimore school children.