It's a collaborative effort of the City of Baltimore, the State of Maryland and local foundations, banks and community groups focused on keeping strong and strengthening neighborhoods in Baltimore City. Leaders from interested neighborhoods and community-based organizations are invited to attend one of two orientation sessions to learn about the Initiative and receive an application. Applications are due to the Baltimore Community Foundation by September 25. Five to six neighborhoods will be selected in October 2000 for a first year pilot. Neighborhoods not selected will have access to training and can apply again in future years.
All neighborhoods are eligible to apply.
The program and its resources are aimed at neighborhoods where there is active neighborhood involvement and little or no housing abandonment or signs of serious decline. There are two orientation sessions open to anyone interested. Neighborhoods that want to participate are required to attend at least one of these sessions to receive an application packet. In addition, there is a Pre-Application Workshop scheduled for the evening of September 7 to assist organizations with the application process. Details about this workshop will be available at the orientation sessions.