Do you have a good idea to help preserve Baltimore’s heritage and revitalize our historic neighborhoods? We’re throwing our 11th annual “pitch party” to give out five micro-grants to help launch preservation work in the city. Submit your idea below!
What are the important dates?
Friday, September 11, 2026 - Applications for micro-grants due
Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Presentations at our Preservation Celebration 2026 (5:30 pm, Baltimore Streetcar Museum)
How much money is being granted?
We will be giving out one $1500 grant, one $1000 grant and three $500 grants.
What are the rules for the pitch party?
- Someone from your group must be present at the October 8 Preservation Celebration to give the pitch
- Each participant gets 3 minutes for the pitch
- One project submission per person or organization
- No more than one presenter per idea at the pitch party
- You will need to provide Baltimore Heritage photographs to use on our website.
- All grant recipients agree to write a blog post on their project for the Baltimore Heritage website.