Past Grants

Building STEPS, Inc.

For expansion of a science and technology college access program for an additional 20 underserved students in two to three Baltimore City public schools. Beginning in 11th grade, the program is designed to recruit students who have an interest in science, technology, and math, and who have average grades. During the course of the year, the students will be exposed to science and technology-based professionals through monthly off-campus seminar series. The seminars will be followed by placements in summer internships with companies focusing on science and technology. Throughout the 12th grade, STEPS will assist in the college application process and free SAT tutoring. After the students matriculate in college, the STEPS staff will maintain contact with them and encourage graduation, to ensure employment in promising science, technology, engineering, and math fields.

Lion Heart Project, Inc.

For the implementation of the Lion Heart Program, a mentoring program for 60 at-risk males at Harford Heights Middle School. After identifying at-risk students, the program provides information, resources, and support to help ensure good citizenship and on-time high school graduation.

Chester Bridge Foundation, Inc.

For start-up costs of the Chesapeake Marine Trades School, Atlantic Maritime School, and the Anchor Academy, a Baltimore City Public School System charter high school. These programs are part of an overall strategy to provide a seamless workforce training system ensuring well-paying employment for graduating high school students within the commercial maritime industries.

Maryland Academy of Technology & Health Sciences

Toward the establishment of an applied health-science program at a recently opened charter school. The academy was developed to provide intellectually rigorous, personalized and supportive college-prep education for 8th to 12th graders, with an emphasis on biotechnology, health science, and bioengineering fields.

The Community School, Inc.

For general support of an alternative school setting for an academic and mentoring program serving students in the Remington community. The grant will provide programming designed to increase enrollment of disadvantaged students and prepare them for graduation and enrollment in college. The school also plans to launch an External Diploma Program designed for adults without a high school diploma by offering the opportunity to meet the requirements for a Maryland State high school diploma.