Grants Available to Improve Life for Baltimore Area Women and Families
Nonprofit organizations seeking to improve life for disadvantaged families in Baltimore City and Baltimore County have until…
BWGC grants are available to improve life for Baltimore area women and their families. Nonprofit organizations have until December 8, 2008 to submit proposals to the BWGC for grants of up to $20,000 to be issued in June 2009.
Related News Items:
- Daily Record, Nov 11, 2008: BWGC offering $20k grants to help disadvantaged women, families
- Daily Record, Nov 12, 2008: Funds available to nonprofits
Charity for all
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…Announces the Circle’s $300,000 in 2008 grants to 19 Baltimore area organizations that brings the BWGC’s total grants to $1.3 million since its founding in 2001.
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