BCF Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds

The Mitzvah Fund for Good Deeds was established in 2012 by the Baltimore Community Foundation to provide gap funding for nonprofits serving the Baltimore region. This fund aims to support a broad range of community needs and is open to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or those using a fiscal agent. Grants from the Mitzvah Fund can be used for various purposes including unrestricted needs, transportation, staffing, and other operational or programmatic costs. Examples of previous funding include the provision of COVID-19 at-home kits for students, distribution of resource cards with meals for families, and creation of diverse libraries in schools. Organizations applying must serve the Baltimore region and must not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, color, physical handicap, gender, or sexual orientation. The fund explicitly does not support individuals, startup organizations, higher education institutions, capital campaigns, or events that have already occurred. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis as long as funds are available. While there is no explicit open or close date, the fund is described as ongoing and subject to a review process that can take up to four weeks. There are no matching requirements for applicants. Grants are typically capped at $3,500 and organizations are generally limited to one grant per calendar year. For more information, applicants can contact the Baltimore Community Foundation via email at bcf@bcf.org or by phone at (410) 332–4171.