The Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) is a $12 Million annual set aside from property tax revenue to specifically aid Baltimore’s Youth.
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2015
2015 - The City established the Fund following unrest in Baltimore in 2015
City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young will introduce legislation at tonight’s council meeting establishing the temporary administrative framework and allowing for the long-term governance of the historic Children and Youth Fund.
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2016
2016 - The voters of Baltimore city overwhelmingly approved the youth fund in a referendum
Baltimore voters approve youth fund, all other ballot questions ... legislation, which commits the city to spending more than $11 million per year.
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2017
2017 - A community task force developed the blueprint for BCYF
The Youth Fund Task Force developed a set of values that would guide the Task Force during the process.
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2018
2018 - Community sessions identified priority investment areas and RFP process
Community grants team approved the first round of grants
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2019
2019 - SECOND ROUND OF GRANTS PROCESS BEGINS
Second round of grants process began; Transitioning of BCYF to independent status began
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