Grassroots Fund (GRF)

Grassroots Fund (GRF) is sponsored by Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF). The Grassroots Fund addresses gaps in Baltimore's funding landscape by providing multi-year funding for grassroots, Baltimore-based, youth-serving organizations to support their overall mission.

The Grassroots Fund (GRF) addresses traditional gaps in Baltimore’s funding landscape by providing funding for grassroots, Baltimore-based, youth-serving organizations in support of an organization’s overall mission. BCYF awards multi-year grants to eligible organizations, disbursing $50,000 a year.

Operating on a multi-year grant cycle allows BCYF to invest in building the capacity of its grantees, which positions organizations for success beyond BCYF funding. In addition to financial support, organizations awarded a GRF grant will receive rigorous technical assistance and capacity-building support to help them sustain and grow.

Explore Pre-Application Technical Assistance Offerings Grassroots organizations who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply to this fund: Baltimore City-based and serves children and youth, ages 24 years and under; Maryland 501(c)(3) organization or has a confirmed Fiscal Sponsorship; Annual operating budget of $350,000 or less; Has been in existence for at least one year; Has at least one year of experience running youth programs; and 51% or more of its employees are Baltimore City residents.

BCYF funds can only be used to support programming that is Baltimore-based and youth-centered. We do not provide unrestricted funding. Current BCYF Grantees are ineligible to apply, unless you are a President’s Fund or Aligned Grantmaking Fund grantee and your grant term ends on 8/31/2026.

Grassroots Fund and Community Accountable Organization Fund grantees must wait one year following grant closure to re-apply for BCYF funding (i.e., if your GRF award ends 8/31/2026, you may apply with the application that opens in January 2027, as those grant awards will begin 9/1/2027). Current grantees include: Grassroots Fund, President’s Fund, Community Accountable Organization Fund, and Aligned Grantmaking Fund Grantees.

BCYF Announces 2024 Grassroots Fund We are excited to announce that a new call for grant applications for the Grassroots Fund is coming soon. What Does It Mean To Be A BCYF Community Reviewer? Although our staff members bring deep knowledge and expertise to the review process, we feel strongly that members of the community also have a say in how funds are put back into the community.

Apply to be a Grant Reviewer BCYF is seeking grant review panel members for the Spring 2023 Grant Cycle! Apply to become a grant reviewer for the Grassroots Fund! Accept All Reject Preferences Toggle Essential Essential Toggle Google reCAPTCHA Google reCAPTCHA Google reCAPTCHA helps protect websites from spam and abuse by verifying user interactions through challenges.

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