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    Eligibility Guidelinesgeographic_eligibility_map_new.jpg

    Requests are accepted from organizations and programs serving the Archdiocese of Baltimore, including Baltimore City and the following Maryland counties: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, and Washington.

     

    Awards are made in five Program Areas:

     

    Within these Program Areas, we currently fund the following projects:

    • Capital expenses
    • Development
    • New and/or ongoing programs
    • Operating expenses
    • Technology

     

    Not funded:

    • Unrestricted grants
    • Requests that would sub-grant awards
    • Endowment funds
    • Individuals
    • Medical research
    • One-time-only events, seminars, or workshops
    • Organizations in operation for less than one year
    • Political activities
    • Pro-choice causes and reproductive health services in direct conflict with the teachings of the Catholic Church
    • Public school education and public sector agencies (including Charter Schools)
    • Reimbursable(s) or any prior expenses
    • Scholarships

     

    If you believe your organization and funding needs meets these eligibility criteria, we invite you to learn more about our funding opportunities.