The Baltimore Women's Giving Circle (BWGC) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Grant Cycle. This opportunity is focused on organizations working to support women and their families in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. The BWGC is a collective giving circle composed of members committed to grantmaking, education, and community engagement. The organization’s mission centers on advancing opportunities for women through collaborative philanthropy, and its vision imagines a more just, equitable, and inclusive Baltimore where all women can thrive.
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to empower organizations that align with the BWGC’s mission and vision. These include entities that focus on improving the lives of women, offering resources, services, and initiatives that foster equity and opportunity in the greater Baltimore area. Grants are awarded to initiatives that support systemic change, direct service delivery, or innovative community-based solutions tailored to women’s needs.
Funding is available for programs that contribute to gender equity and economic stability for women and their families. Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate how their efforts uplift women within Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Although specific funding amounts and number of awards have not been disclosed, this grant supports a variety of project types and sizes based on impact potential and alignment with BWGC’s mission.
Eligibility for this grant is limited to organizations that serve women in Baltimore City and/or Baltimore County. Priority is given to applicants that demonstrate a clear impact in these areas and share the values of justice, inclusion, and equity. BWGC is especially interested in programs that demonstrate a measurable difference in the lives of women in their communities.
The application process includes a clearly defined timeline. The grant portal will open on November 1, 2024, which is also the date of the first applicant information session. A second information session will be held on November 4, 2024. The final deadline to submit applications is December 15, 2024, by 5:00 pm. Resources including an application guide and a recording of the information sessions will be provided to assist applicants throughout the process.
The grant application must be submitted through the designated online portal. Additional support, such as the application guide and info session recordings, are available to help applicants navigate the process. Evaluation criteria and specific questions are not detailed in the available information, but applicants should be prepared to articulate how their organization aligns with BWGC’s mission and goals.
