Application is currently closed, please check back.
This program is for nonprofit organizations seeking funding for community-driven real estate projects under the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership's Community Development Fund (CDF). This is a a program for community-driven real estate projects and is a separate program from the SBGP Community Grants Program, with different rules and timing. The CDF application is currently closed, please check back in January 2027.
Eligibility requirements:
Individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible to apply for Community Development Fund grants.
However, a for-profit development firm may partner with a non-profit applicant to execute a project. If so, the nonprofit applicant must enter into a separate pass-through agreement with the for-profit partner. Applicants proposing projects that they or family members will benefit from tangibly or financially are not eligible. For example, projects such as home renovations and improvements are excluded.
How are Applications Evaluated?
SBGP has a long and well-documented track record of ensuring that funds are distributed equitably across its District. In this case, the CDF is designed to support projects that align with SBGP’s Strategic Plan.
Each application, in addition to being reviewed by the SBGP staff, will also be analyzed by an independent consultant. As part of each review, the questions of whether the project is both strategic and feasible will be critical in deciding whether to support the project. As with all programs, SBGP strives to distribute funding equitably across District neighborhoods.
Additionally, before the decision by the Fund to support a given project is made, it must be approved by a committee of the SBGP Board, most of whom live or work in the SBGP District.
How to Apply
The Community Development Fund (CDF) grant application is currently closed, please check back in January 2027.
See the CDF Frequently Asked Questions here.
Need help?
For questions, please contact our Senior Real Estate Development Manager, Faith Ohai.
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