Baltimore City Public School System/National Academic League
$155,950 / 2009 / Education
For support of the 2009-2010 National Academic League (NAL) in 26 Baltimore City public middle grades schools. The NAL games are designed to function as an athletic event, with team practices after school two to three times a week under the guidance of teacher mentors (coaches). Interscholastic competitions are held every two weeks. Teams that place first and second go on to compete in the national tournament through video conferencing. The goal is to strengthen student knowledge in all disciplines, particularly mathematics.
Baltimore City Public School System/National Academy Foundation High School (NAF)
$5,000 / 2009 / Education
Toward expenses in support of creating a preliminary design concept for renovations of the former Dunbar Middle School building to accommodate the NAF Preparatory School.
Baltimore City Public School System/National Academy Foundation High School (NAF)
$60,000 / 2009 / Education
Planning grant for the establishment of an Academy of Engineering for the 2011-2012 school year. NAF will expand its career and technology program with an Academy of Engineering designed to prepare graduates for entrance into post-secondary engineering and technology curricula.
Baltimore Clayworks, Inc.
$5,000 / 2009 / Arts
Planning grant for the expansion of a satellite location at the Newborn Ministries Jubilee Arts Center in Sandtown-Winchester. This initiative will connect artists with communities that would otherwise have limited or no access to an art center.
Baltimore Community Foundation
$5,000 / 2009 / Arts
Seed funding for support of a conservation and maintenance assessment program and restoration plan for 50 pieces of outdoor sculptures at 45 Baltimore City public schools. This initial grant will provide the necessary information to develop a plan for preserving 10 pieces of artwork a year, over a five-year period.