Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle 2022 welcome grant applications from organizations that serve women and their families in Baltimore City and/or Baltimore County. Grants are awarded in amounts up to $25,000. Applicants must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.
The mission of the Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle is to empower women and their families in the greater Baltimore area to achieve self-sufficiency.
Through the program, grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that serve women and their families in Baltimore City and/or Baltimore County whose services and projects promote self-sufficiency for economically challenged women and their families. The fund supports women of all ages and their families, helping them to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.
The nonprofit organizations that have received funding in the past include those that deal with housing, addiction, financial literacy, education, health services, parenting, life skills, mentoring, workforce development, legal services, and violence prevention, among many other projects or programs that support the giving circle’s mission.
We look forward to learning about your organization and hope our application allows you to tell your story in a compelling way. We strongly encourage you to refer to our Guide to the BWGC 2022-2023 Grant Program as you prepare your application. If you have any questions about the application or the application process, you may reach out to grants@thebwgc.org
For detailed applicant criteria and eligibility requirements, click View the Grant Program Guide and Choosing to Apply for Project or Operational Funding. Then Start Your Application.
For those interested, Virtual Application Information Sessions will be held
Wednesday, November 2 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Thursday, November 3 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
To register, please RSVP to grants@thebwgc.org with your organization name, name of the person(s) attending and an email contact.
Application deadline is December 15, 2022
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