Past Grants

The Ingenuity Project

For support of the 2007-2008 Ingenuity Project, an intensive math, science, and research curriculum for BCPSS elementary, middle, and high school students. Launched in 1994 as a gifted and talented program, Ingenuity Project attracts students who receive superior math and science instruction and maintain high levels of student achievement, leading to acceptances into and substantial scholarships from highly selective colleges and universities.

Towson University

Planning grant for the development of the Cherry Hill Learning Zone Initiative, a partnership among the Baltimore City Public School System, Baltimore City, Towson University, and Cherry Hill’s grassroots organizations. After preparing an analysis of the local neighborhood indications and publishing a report, Initiative partners will develop an action plan for specific interventions to address community needs. Outcomes for each intervention will be evaluated and best practices of comprehensive community approaches documented.

BCPSS/The Bluford Drew Jemison Math Science Academy

Toward support of the extended week and summer bridge program for a new charter school for middle-school boys in Baltimore City. The extended time will allow for academic and cultural enrichment, as well as athletic programming. Saturday workshops will be offered to students and family members, providing life skill mentoring, housing, counseling, instruction in financial literacy, health services, and introduction to technology.

Institute for Christian & Jewish Studies (ICJS)

Toward consulting fees in support of long-range planning, and to conduct independent evaluation in establishing models of greater interfaith understanding of ICJS programs aimed at increasing the organization’s effectiveness.

BCPSS/City Neighbors Charter School

For a feasibility study comparing two options designed to accommodate expansion to the middle school grades in Baltimore City. The study will weigh the value of renovating the third-floor of the facility rented from Epiphany Church, as well as acquiring property adjacent to the existing school building for new construction in anticipation of completing the expansion.