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Civic & Culture

Since its inception, the Foundation has had a consistent commitment to supporting the region’s civic and cultural vitality believing that is a key component for a healthy, livable community. Within the civic arena, priority is placed on projects that reinforce civic pride amongst residents, improve livability for residents, promote Baltimore as a strong and vibrant city, and help attract tourism to Baltimore.

Within the cultural realm, grants provide cultural experiences that enrich residents’ lives, bring people together, revitalize public spaces, help communities thrive, and make the metropolitan area a desirable place to live. Many of the cultural grants seek to achieve the dual purposes of showcasing creativity and contributing to strengthening community development and engagement. The Foundation is interested in growing the economic impact of arts and culture through promoting greater collaboration amongst cultural organizations, assisting in facility and infrastructure improvements, supporting creative industry growth, and expanding audiences. The Foundation also wants to drive new residential and tourism activity to Baltimore through efforts that enhance the region’s external reputation as a creative hub. At the same, The Foundation recognizes the need to invest in existing cultural assets to enhance the character of neighborhoods and to build a sense of community connection, assisting in resident retention and community engagement.

Pictures courtesy of Enoch Pratt Free Library, the American Visionary Art Museum and Design Collective Inc

Sample Civic & Culture Grants

Hippodrome Foundation: $2,000,000

Creative Alliance: $150 000

Everyman Theatre: $110,000

The Compound: $150,000

Associated Black Charities: $50,000

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  • Who We Are
  • History
  • Board
  • Staff
  • Publications
  • Contact Us
  • Areas of Focus
  • Civic & Culture
  • Community & Economic Development
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Health & Human Services
  • Historic Preservation
  • Apply for a Grant
  • Our Process
  • Sample Grants
  • Reporting

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