FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NON-PROFITS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
United Way of Central Maryland promotes equity, creates opportunity, and improves lives. Our 95 years of service to the people of Greater Baltimore have taught us what it takes to change our region for the better. We are proud to be a source of support, compassion, and hope for people who work hard but still can’t make ends meet. We strengthen families and communities by taking on systemic challenges and increasing access to basic needs - health, housing, economic advancement, education, and more. United Way’s grantmaking supports programs and initiatives in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties.
2024 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Arts Grant
Mayor Brandon Scott and the City of Baltimore’s Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs are providing a significant investment of ARPA funds to support a diverse range of arts organizations through the 2024 ARPA Community Grant program. Administrative support provided by United Way of Central Maryland.
Eligible arts organizations, including those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, can apply to receive between $10,000 to $500,000 in funding to sustain and expand work to provide high-quality art experiences and activities that are accessible to all Baltimore City residents, especially those in underrepresented and marginalized communities.
Arts organizations selected will receive funding for the period of April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2026. Applications must be submitted through our online grant application portal by Monday, December 18, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.
Application Support
The 2024 ARPA Community Arts Grant Information Session will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Organizations wishing to apply are strongly encouraged to attend this session. To register, click here. For those unable to attend, a recording will be posted to this webpage following the event.
To access United Way’s CommunityForce application portal, click here.
2024 NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT
The 2024 Neighborhood Grant is an opportunity for organizations with total annual operating budgets of $500,000 or less to receive $2,500 to $10,000 in funding to carry out community-centered projects that are resident-driven, connect community members, and create impact in Central Maryland. Eligible organizations can apply to implement projects that
Inspire Community Connections
Empower Local Leaders
Build Vibrant Neighborhoods
Community Partners selected through this application process will receive funding for the period of January 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024. Applications must be submitted through our online grant application portal, CommunityForce. Please download Request for Proposal (RFP), eligibility requirements, and application materials.(PDF)
For access to the application portal, click here.
Application Deadline
The deadline for application submission is Monday, October 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. DST.
Application Support
2024 Neighborhood Grant Information Session: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agencies wishing to apply are strongly encouraged to attend this session.
View the Recording Click Here.
View the Information Session Powerpoint Click Here.
PREVIOUS GRANT RECIPIENTS
The 2023 Neighborhood Grant program awarded more than $753,000 to 80 local organizations. Awardees linked below: