BCYF SUMMER OF POSSIBILITY FUND 2026 by Teneisha Douglas

How to Navigate the Summer Resource Guide

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-04 20:48:22 UTC

*NOTE This video provides general guidance on how to navigate through and interact with the Summer Resource Guide! The information contained in the featured documents do not reflect current opportunities.

Please read me!

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-04 20:48:47 UTC

Please note that your application MUST be submitted via the online application link. We will not accept paper applications. This resource is to support your application development, but any responses typed outside of the online application will need to be transferred over.

Please read me!

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-04 20:49:03 UTC

You are not required to submit these documents with your application, however, the BCYF team will review and verify these pieces during our internal review of your application. Please utilize the below resources to make sure that everything is up to date.

Please add any GENERAL application questions here! Once received, they will be reviewed and an answer will be provided on this Padlet. If you have specific questions or are experiencing technical difficulties, please email gmta@bcyfund.org so that we can directly assist you.

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-04 20:51:29 UTC

Online Application Link

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-05 19:05:40 UTC

The application link will go live September 15, 2025. The application will close on October 24, 2025 at 5 P.M. Please make sure that your application and materials are prepared well in advance as the closing window is final.

Review your Submitted 990s and IRS Determination letter here:

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-05 19:28:03 UTC

Verify your Good Standing in the State of Maryland here:

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-05 19:28:28 UTC

SFC Budget Template

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-05 20:31:54 UTC

Please note: This template is to support your budget development. However, your Annual Grant Award Budget will be submitted directly via the Jotform Application.

In order to use the template, click the link above to open the file in a new tab. You may then either download the file to your computer by choosing File > Download and then selecting a filetype, or if you have a Google Account choose File > Make a copy and you can work on the sheet directly.

Allowable Costs Reference Guide

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-05 20:32:15 UTC

Allowable Costs Reference Guide - SPANISH

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-05 20:32:27 UTC

BCYF Summer of Possibility Fund Grant Application - MAKE A COPY

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-05 21:10:59 UTC

This is an editable version of the BCYF Grant Application so that you may develop your responses. Please note that your responses will still need to be submitted via the online application.

Application Checklist

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-05 21:11:22 UTC

10.16 Launch Pad PATA Registration Link

tdouglas87 — 2025-09-23 03:00:58 UTC

Certification Session Offerings

tdouglas87 — 2025-10-01 18:36:08 UTC

BCYF will offer training to certify staff across grantee organizations. The Sessions will be offered In-person for skill-based certifications in addition to virtual options as appropriate.

Capacity: 20–25 participants per session.

WHEN: Spring 2026 (Check back for updates)

WHERE: TBD

1:1 Office Hours Registration Link

tdouglas87 — 2025-10-06 21:47:48 UTC

Video of Virtual: PATA Info Session 10.6.2025

tdouglas87 — 2025-10-08 14:16:18 UTC

FY26 SOPF Virtual Launch Pad