Baltimore Children Youth Fund (BCYF) | Summer of Possibility Fund

Baltimore Children Youth Fund (BCYF) | Summer of Possibility Fund is sponsored by Baltimore CONNECT. Provides funding for programs that offer summer opportunities for children and youth in Baltimore, focusing on education, recreation, and personal development.

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**Applications Open: September 1, 2026** **Applications Close: October 1, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EDT** # Apply to Be a Community Grant Reviewer **Help shape funding decisions that create meaningful opportunities for youth in Baltimore City. ** # Summer of Possibility Fund 2027 Investing $2 Million in safe, joyful, and enriching summer opportunities for Baltimore’s children and youth.

**Applications Open: September 1, 2026** **Applications Close: October 1, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EDT** # Apply to Be a Community Grant Reviewer **Help shape funding decisions that create meaningful opportunities for youth in Baltimore City. ** ## Learn more about our grant making process and available funding. ## See how public dollars are creating opportunity across Baltimore.

## Want to support BCYF’s forward-looking mission? Donate now. After Freddie Gray’s death in 2015, Baltimore communities demanded greater equity in public investment.

In 2016, voters answered: to creating a dedicated fund for children and youth. That vote became the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund: a lasting, community-driven commitment to Baltimore’s young people that was officially established in 2020. The Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF) is Baltimore’s commitment to its young people, made possible through public investment and voter approval.

BCYF is a nonprofit, quasi-governmental organization funded by a dedicated Baltimore City property tax (three cents for every $100 of assessed value). Born from community demands for racial equity after Freddie Gray’s death, and approved by 80% of Baltimore voters in 2016, BCYF transforms public dollars into youth opportunities. And it’s working!

#### Impact By the Numbers ## million awarded since founding ## grassroots organizations supported ## of funds go directly to organizations and supporting their growth What is the BCYF learning lab? #### OUR DUAL INVESTMENT APPROACH ## Strengthening Organizations Through Funding and Capacity Building Most funders choose: give money OR provide training.

We do both, because Baltimore’s youth-serving organizations need resources now and strength and professional development for the long haul. **Direct Funding:** We provide financial support to locally-based, community-accountable organizations—especially those led by Black and Brown leaders serving historically underserved neighborhoods. Many had never received public funding before BCYF.

**Organizational Training & Professional Development:** We offer learning initiatives and immersive experiences around the country that help organizations strengthen their operations, sustain their impact, and lead with confidence. This isn’t just about keeping the lights on—it’s about helping grassroots leaders build the infrastructure to grow, adapt, and thrive for years to come.

Together, these investments create a stronger youth development ecosystem across Baltimore—one that’s equipped to sustain change long after any single grant ends. Our funding supports real programs and organizations creating real change.

## Baltimore’s Next Chapter Requires a Youth Master Plan The Baltimore Youth Master Plan (BYMP) is Baltimore’s opportunity to center youth voice, leadership, and vision in shaping the future of our city. Designed with and for young people, the BYMP sets the direction for how we ensure every young person has access to the opportunities, resources, and support they need to thrive.

It is a shared roadmap for where we are going and how we will get there together, built on the voices of youth, families, grassroots leaders, and community partners across Baltimore. Through this collective effort, the BYMP transforms individual work into a unified, citywide movement grounded in equity, access, and abundance for every young person.

Tell us more about your interest: Your tax-deductible gift brings us closer to a Baltimore where every young person has the opportunity to live, thrive, and lead. Join us in this mission, and be a part of a transformative movement. The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) is a nonprofit, city-funded initiative dedicated to improving the lives of young people across Baltimore.

BCYF employs a dual investment strategy—pairing direct funding for youth-serving organizations with training and learning supports that promote long-term sustainability and strengthen Baltimore’s youth ecosystem.

Through this approach, BCYF delivers vital financial and educational resources to community-based organizations in education, health, safety, and enrichment, ensuring every young person has access to the opportunities they need to thrive. FacebookX-twitterInstagramYoutubeLinkedin 10 E. North Avenue, Suite 5 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Website by Fireside Digital.