Program Funding Grants
Grant Eligibility
The WBRF will have limited grantmaking resources in FY 27 (July to June). Program Related Grant opportunities will be prioritized to organizations that:
- Have a prior history with WBRF
- Have a focus on residents/neighborhoods in / near 21223
- Have proven outcomes, as well as limited fundraising capacities
Consideration will also be given to organizations that host programming at The Factory or are affiliated with strategies linked to Grace Medical Center.
To apply, organizations must be:
- Tax-exempt public charities under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; or
- Churches, but only for non-religious programs for the public.
Process for Applying
Please reach out to WBRF staff at wbrf@lifebridgehealth.org to schedule a meeting if you intend to submit a Letter of Interest.
For eligible organizations, WBRF invites Letters of Interest that summarize their request. The letter should:
- Identify the amount of funds needed from the WBRF, as well as total costs of the program;
- Provide a brief overview of program objectives and planned activities, with detail on impact in / near zip code 21223;
- Identify any intended partners; and
- Summarize the intended timeline and status of operations.
Upon review, the WBRF may invite a full proposal from the organization for consideration by WBRF’s board of directors. Organizations invited to apply must provide a project budget, an organizational budget, documentation of tax-exempt and public charity status, copies of the most recent IRS 990 filings, and be in “Good Standing” with the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation.
All expenses utilizing funding from the WBRF must be documented with receipts and provided to WBRF as part of grant reports. The WBRF may request additional information and documentation as part of the application process. The WBRF may decide to decline the request, partially fund, or fully fund proposals.