BCF's mission focuses on enhancing the quality of life within the community by supporting programs that directly improve the educational, social, and economic outcomes of its residents. They place a significant emphasis on early childhood education, seeking to empower Baltimore City and County’s youngest learners and their families with a strong foundation for future success.
This grant program is focused on the development of effective and diverse school leaders within Baltimore's school district. The broad goals encompass both attracting new leadership talent and retaining current leaders, with a belief that these efforts are pivotal for catalyzing positive change in the educational landscape of Baltimore. The program supports leadership development initiatives at both the district and individual school levels.