Past Grants

Jubilee Baltimore, Inc.

Toward support of planning and revitalization efforts in Central West Baltimore as part of the federal Choice Neighborhood Program. This initiative will provide representation from each of the neighborhoods working on community projects.

Southeast Community Development Corporation

Toward renovation costs of the former Highlandtown Enoch Pratt Free Library building to ensure its qualification as a Silver LEED certified building for affordable housing and commercial development. The organization will also increase its financial and homeownership counseling and asset building services.

Baltimore Community ToolBank

Seed funding for the implementation of the Baltimore Community ToolBank, a program that lends tools to community-based nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and others involved in greening activities. By having access to tools, neighborhood organizations will be able to engage more volunteers, and undertake larger and more ambitious projects.

Covenant Community Association

Toward renovations of a property to accommodate disadvantaged low-income seniors, and toward summer activities for children and youth in the Rose Street community.

KaBOOM!

Toward the implementation of the Playful City USA program, an initiative to provide safe playgrounds for children in Baltimore City. Through the creation of a local play task commission, the project will design action plans for play, recruit volunteers to care for play spaces, and encourage families and their children to play outside.