University System of Maryland Foundation
In support of the Nurturing Excellence for Undergraduate Success (NEXUS) research project, which analyzes City Schools students currently in the USM pipeline and identifies graduation barriers and intervention opportunities for students at the greatest risk of dropping out.
Up2Us Sports
In support of placing Up2Us AmeriCorps Coaches in Baltimore City Recreation Centers to provide expanded youth sports and fitness programming.
Urban Teachers
In support of general operations for Urban Teachers, a rigorous four-year teacher recruitment and training model that features a 14-month clinical teacher residency. In 2022, Urban Teachers will support 364 residents and teachers.
Vehicles for Change, Inc.
In support of providing 50 returning citizens with paid work experience, repairing cars for Vehicle for Change’s Full Circle Service Center. Program graduates are placed into jobs as certified automotive mechanics, earning at least $17 per hour.
Emerging Technology Center
In 2022, the Emerging Technology Center will select up to five companies to participate in the tenth cohort of Accelerate Baltimore. The technology and innovation incubation program includes 13 weeks of hands-on instruction and workshops, access to mentors, and connections to potential partners and investors, helping entrepreneurs overcome technical issues, navigate changing markets, and address financial challenges to boost commercialization of new products and services. The grant supports administrative costs and initial seed funding of $50,000 to each team judged to have the greatest potential for growth.