Community Catalyst Grants (CCG)
Program supports neighborhood-based partner organizations in historically disinvested areas
The City of Baltimore launched the Community Catalyst Grants Program (CCG) to support locally driven community development work. CCG is a competitive awards program that has provided capital funds and operating funds for community-driven revitalization efforts since 2018.
Eligible organizations include community development corporations, neighborhood-based development organizations, umbrella organizations and other neighborhood-based organizations. Eligible projects support locally-driven revitalization initiatives and help advance neighborhood revitalization and transformation.
Please read Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) documents carefully for full eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
New! CCG Round 4 – 2024
The Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) announces the next Community Catalyst Grants (CCG) funding round. Through this Notice of Funds Available (NOFA), DHCD is making $1.5 million in capital funds and $500,000 in operating funds available. The application portal will open on February 26, 2024, and applications are due by April 12, 2024.
Review the respective NOFA guidelines below:
CCG CAPITAL Funds NOFA
CCG OPERATING Funds NOFA
For assistance in completing the applications, please view the CCG Round 4 Neighborly Application How To Guide PDF and the CCG Round 4 Application Video Tutorial.
For additional information, please read the published Questions and Answers for Round 4 CCG Applications submitted by prospective grantees.
CCG ROUND 4 INFORMATION SESSIONS
Virtual Information Sessions were offered to support applicants applying for these funds. If you were unable to attend, please view the CCG Round 4 Information Session meeting recording and download the CCG Round 4 Information Session PPT Slides.
For questions, please contact dhcd.ccg@baltimorecity.gov.
Supporting Application Documents
- CCG Round 4 Capital Budget Template
- CCG Round 4 Operating Budget Template
- Certification and Authorization Form
- Certification of Compliance
- Organizational Disclosures
- Owned Property Disclosures
Previous Awardees
Round 2 CAPITAL AND OPERATING Awardees
Round 1 OPERATING Awards
Round 1 CAPITAL Awards