2023 Applicant Information Sessions
The Summer Funding Collaborative (SFC) is excited to announce the launch of its 2023 RFP, which is open from 5:00 PM on December 1, 2022 until 5:00 PM on January 13, 2023. The SFC is a partnership between public, private and nonprofit organizations that supports high-quality summer programs serving children and youth from low-income backgrounds in Baltimore City. This year, the SFC will grant approximately $4.8 million in funding for summer programs.
Please join the SFC for an in-person information session at the Central Branch Enoch Pratt Free Library on December 7, 2022, 5:30pm-7:30pm as we review and answer any questions you may have about the summer funding application process. Throughout the application process, the SFC will also provide organizations with resources like professional development in grant writing, budget making, and program design. We will announce the full calendar of sessions at the information session.
Street parking for the Central Branch is $2/hour. There is also a parking garage one block from the Cathedral Street entrance which you may contact directly for further info:
Franklin Street Parking (owned by the City of Baltimore)
Address: 15 W Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (443) 573-2800
Once you enter the Library, you may ask Security staff for directions to the Creative Arts Room on the 2nd floor.
If you are unable to attend the in person meeting please join us for our virtual meeting via Zoom on December 8, 2022, 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Please join the SFC for an in-person information session at the Central Branch Enoch Pratt Free Library on December 7, 2022, 5:30pm-7:30pm as we review and answer any questions you may have about the summer funding application process. Throughout the application process, the SFC will also provide organizations with resources like professional development in grant writing, budget making, and program design. We will announce the full calendar of sessions at the information session.
Street parking for the Central Branch is $2/hour. There is also a parking garage one block from the Cathedral Street entrance which you may contact directly for further info:
Franklin Street Parking (owned by the City of Baltimore)
Address: 15 W Franklin St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (443) 573-2800
Once you enter the Library, you may ask Security staff for directions to the Creative Arts Room on the 2nd floor.
If you are unable to attend the in person meeting please join us for our virtual meeting via Zoom on December 8, 2022, 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Professional Development Workshops
The SFC will offer the following FREE professional development workshops. These workshops are open to ANY youth serving organization in Baltimore City. Here are the upcoming workshops that are currently scheduled. Please check back here frequently for updated information!
Writing for the SFC (In-person)
Date: Thursday, December 15, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Miller’s Court, 2601 North Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Facilitator: MOST Network
Audience: SFC 2023 applicants
Description: This interactive workshop will help you tell the story of your unique summer program in alignment with the questions (and scoring rubric) required by the Summer Funding Collaborative Grant process. We’ll share tips and techniques to make your writing pop off the page while informing readers of all the critical information they need to know. Time will be set aside at the end of the workshop for some individualized technical assistance.
Register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/473361987447
The Power of Incorporating Youth Voice in Program Design (In-person)
Date: Friday, December 9, 4:00-6:00 PM
Location: Baltimore's Promise, 1 Village Square #131 Baltimore, MD 21210
Facilitator: Youth Grantmakers
Audience: ANY youth serving organization in Baltimore
Description: Learn from Youth Grantmakers about what it means for organizations to meaningfully incorporate youth voice in program design.
Register: HERE
Leveraging Data for Successful Grant Writing and Program Planning (Virtual)
Date: Monday, December 12, 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Baltimore’s Promise
Audience: ANY youth serving organization in Baltimore
Description: This session will explore different data sources that program providers can draw upon and leverage for more effective program design and grantwriting.
Register: HERE
Writing for the SFC (Virtual)
Date: Wednesday, January 4, 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: MOST Network
Audience: SFC 2023 applicants
Description: This interactive workshop will help you tell the story of your unique summer program in alignment with the questions (and scoring rubric) required by the Summer Funding Collaborative Grant process. We’ll share tips and techniques to make your writing pop off the page while informing readers of all the critical information they need to know. Applicants that attend the virtual workshop are encouraged to schedule separate individualized TA appointments.
Register: https://bit.ly/Writing4SFC
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