Community Catalyst Grants (CCG): A competitive grant program run by the city that offers capital and operating funds to community-based organizations and local developers aiming to revitalize neighborhoods and develop affordable housing initiatives.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): Federal funds allocated directly to Baltimore City to support neighborhood development, infrastructure, and the rehabilitation of affordable rental properties for low-to-moderate-income families
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: One of the largest private foundations in Maryland. They provide significant grant funding for "Deeply Affordable Housing" targeting low-income individuals, older adults, and people with disabilities. They frequently partner with local governments to layer grant capital onto multifamily projects.
The Abell Foundation: This Baltimore-specific foundation focuses exclusively on the city's economic development and community stability. They provide grants and low-interest loans to non-profit and mission-aligned developers to acquire vacant properties, clear titles, or fill financing gaps for multifamily developments.
Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF): BCF manages millions of dollars in community grants aimed at neighborhood stabilization. They administer programs like the Baltimore City Community Grants Program, which directly fund housing initiatives that improve access to safe, affordable rental units.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation: Based in Baltimore, this national foundation funds local neighborhood transformation initiatives. They provide grant funding and "Social Purpose Investments" (low-interest, flexible loans) to support multifamily affordable housing that stabilizes families
NeighborWorks America: A congressionally chartered national non-profit that supports a network of local community development corporations (such as NeighborWorks Community Partners or regional housing authorities). They provide direct capital grants for affordable housing development and rehabilitation to certified network organizations.
The Reinvestment Fund: A prominent regional CDFI heavily active in Baltimore and Maryland. They provide creative financing structures, bridge loans, and sometimes manage pass-through grant programs aimed at building healthy, mixed-income multifamily communities.
Capital Impact Partners: A non-profit CDFI that provides capital for affordable multifamily housing, with a specific focus on supporting diverse, emerging, or minority-led development firms through specialized equity and grant programs.
