BCYF Summer Resource Hub by Whitney Palmer

How to Navigate the Summer Resource Hub

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Please Note: This video provides general guidance on how to navigate the Summer Resource Guide. Information in this video may not reflect current guidelines or opportunities.

Register here for upcoming Pre-Application Technical Assistance Support!

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Please scroll down to register for 1-1s and asynchronous application support.

Please read!

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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 all responses must be completed in the online application.

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You may submit your application between September 1, 2026 and Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Please log-in with your SmartSimple Account or register for a new account. Navigate to the Funding Opportunities section on the homepage to find the Summer of Possibility Fund 2027 Application.

All questions must be submitted by 5 PM on Septmebr 29. 2026. Please make sure that your application and materials are prepared well in advance as the question cut-off time and closing window are final.

Summer of Possibility Fund 2027 Grant Application Word Document

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

Summer of Possibility Fund 2027 Application Checklist

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

Recording: Grant Review and Application Walkthrough Webinar

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Watch the recording of the August 26th Grant Review and Applicatino Walkthrough.

9/12 In-Person Launchpad 10 AM - 2 PM at Impact Hub

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Impact Hub

10 E North Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21202

9/26 In-Person Launchpad 10 AM - 2 PM at Baltimore Unity Hall

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Baltimore Unity Hall

1505 Eutaw Pl

Baltimore, MD 21217

9/15 Virtual Office Hour 12 PM - 1 PM

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Have a question or need some input on your Summer of Possibility 2027 application? Drop-in for some extra support from our team of PATA Consultants.

9/24 Virtual Office Hour 12 PM - 1 PM

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Have a question or need some input on your Summer of Possibility 2027 application? Drop-in for some extra support from our team of PATA Consultants.

9/30 Virtual Office Hour

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Have a question or need some input on your Summer of Possibility 2027 application? Drop-in for some extra support from our team of PATA Consultants.

Virtual 1-1 Individual Support

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September 1 - September 29

Asynchronous Application Support

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Submit questions and get responses on a rolling basis via email or shared documents!

September 1 - September 29

Summer of Possibilty 2027 Funding Opportunity Announcement

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

Summer of Possibility Fund 2027 Application Workbook

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

Summer of Possibility 2027 Application Rubric

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

Please read!

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You will be required to submit your (or your fiscal sponsor's) IRS Determination Letter and most recent IRS Form 990.

BCYF will obtain and review each organization’s Tax Exempt Status and Maryland Good Standing Certificate as part of the internal review process.

Please use the below resources to ensure everything is up to date.

IRS Determination Letter and Tax Exempt Status

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If you are fiscally sponsored, please provide your Fiscal Sponsor’s IRS Determination Letter. You may also use this link to confirm your Tax Exempt Status.

Most recent IRS Form 990

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Please note: Your most recent 990 was due on the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of your last fiscal year. If you filed for an extension, it is due 6 months after your original due date.

Please review the table for the required documentation based on your fiscal year end.

Good Standing in the State of Maryland

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Please note: if you are fiscally sponsored, your fiscal sponsor must be in Good Standing in the State of Maryland.

BCYF Budget Narrative Guidance

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BCYF Budget Narrative Template

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

BCYF Allowable Costs Reference Guide

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Summer of Possibility Fund 2027 Annual Grant Award Budget Template

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

2027 Annual Grant Award Budget Checklist

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

Please add any GENERAL questions here.

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Once received, they will be reviewed and an answer will be provided on this post.

If you have specific questions on the content of your application, please sign-up for our in-person or virtual PATA sessions.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please email gmta@bcyfund.org.

Please note: All questions must be submitted by September 29, 2026 at 5 P.M. EDT.

Use the following resources to learn about navigating the Summer Resource Guide, read the official Funding Opportunity Announcement, and watch the Grant Review and Application Walkthrough Webinar.

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BCYF Grantee Reporting Requirements

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Please note: There is nothing required here for the application process. This is to inform you of grantee requirements so you can discern and prepare accordinly.

BCYF Certifice of Insurance Checklist

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Please note: There is nothing required here for the application process. This is to inform you of grantee requirements so you can discern and prepare accordinly.

BCYF Grants Manual

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Please note: There is nothing required here for the application process. This is to inform you of BCYF Grantee Processes so you can discern and prepare accordinly.

Please Read!

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These documents are for your information. You do not need to submit any of this information as part of the application process. This is to help you understand the grantee requirements should you be awarded.

2027 Organizational Budget Upload Checklist

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

Translated Resources

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Finding Saved Applications

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If you are looking for your draft application, please ensure you are logged into SmartSimple. On the hompage, navigate to "My Applications".

Instructions on Downloading Documents

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To download a document, please click the three dots in the top right corner. Click "Download Attachment".

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Program Start Date clarity

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Can we apply for new programs that hasn't started?