Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) Month and Grant Awards FAQ
Summary
The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) commemorates BCYF Month by awarding over $10M and 150+ hours of learning to grassroots groups, significantly impacting Baltimore's youth-development ecosystem.
What is the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF)?
The BCYF is a fund dedicated to supporting grassroots organizations that work towards expanding opportunities and improving the lives of young people in Baltimore through financial grants and professional development.
Why is BCYF Month significant?
BCYF Month is significant because it celebrates the Fund’s commitment to equity, youth leadership, and community engagement, while also highlighting the impact of grassroots organizations on Baltimore’s youth.
How much funding did BCYF award for fiscal year 2025?
BCYF announced an investment of over $10M for fiscal year 2025, alongside 150+ hours of learning opportunities for the youth-development ecosystem in Baltimore.
Who benefits from the BCYF grants?
Grassroots organizations that engage young people in meaningful, responsive, and community-rooted ways benefit from BCYF grants, ultimately impacting the youth across Baltimore.
How are grantees selected by BCYF?
Grantees are selected through BCYF’s intergenerational Community Grant Review process, which involves community voices at every step, including nearly half of the reviewers being young people themselves.
What types of organizations received grants this year?
This year’s grantees include organizations like the Community Accountable Fund (CAF) and Grassroots Fund (GRF) cohorts, focusing on various aspects of youth development and community support.
What additional support does BCYF offer to grant applicants?
BCYF offers free technical assistance sessions to prospective grant applicants, providing hands-on support with program development, budgeting, and data collection to ensure their success.
How does BCYF’s approach to funding impact Baltimore’s youth?
BCYF’s approach turns ideals into action by not only providing funding but also professional development, helping build a lasting ecosystem of support that reengineers futures and shifts possibilities for Baltimore’s youth.
Where can I find more information about BCYF and its initiatives?
More information about BCYF and its initiatives can be found on their official website at http://www.bcyfund.org/.
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