Community Engagement Sponsorship Requests

Types of requests suitable for funding:

• Sponsorships and events such as festivals, galas, block parties, holiday celebrations, etc.
• Resource drives for items such as toys, food, clothing, school supplies, etc.
• Support for a specific issue in alignment with OCE’s mission and goals such as organizing to identify slum lords, increase voter registration, or beautify neighborhood streets

Specific criteria for sponsorships, in-kind donation requests and community outreach support:

• The organization must be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or be fiscally sponsored by one.
• The organization’s application should have a letter of support from the community.
• The organization must have goals consistent with the mission of OCE.
• The organization must be based in the Partnership with West Baltimore Area (see map), or submit a signed letter of support from each West Baltimore neighborhood association within the area of the sponsored project.
• The organization must not have received a sponsorship from UMB within the last 12 months.

All requests for sponsorship or donation should be submitted electronically using the Donation/Support Form at least eight weeks prior to the date of funds needed.