House Bill 150 (Amendment 46) of 2017 provides an annual appropriation of $300,000 to the Bard High School Early College Baltimore (Bard Baltimore), which the Maryland State Department of Education administers. Bard Baltimore provides high school-age students, particularly those from low-income and historically underrepresented communities, a tuition-free college program of study in the liberal arts and sciences. Bard Baltimore is part of a national network of Bard Early College campuses that serve approximately 3,000 students in New York, Newark, Cleveland, New Orleans, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
When will the application be open?
This Grant Information Guide (GIG) was released on July 7, 2025.
Application Submission Date
Friday, August 15, 2025. No later than 5:00 pm EST.
Funding Amount Available
The total funding amount is $300,000.
Estimated Number of Grants
One (1)
MSDE will hold three customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will review what applicants need to get started, the program requirements, and a walk-through of the application.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Or dial: (US) +1 252-923-3025 PIN: 918 866 134#
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Or dial: (US) +1 401-764-4407 PIN: 183 932 291#
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Or dial: (US) +1 386-603-2540 PIN: 495 231 508#
If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Manager:
Kellise Williamson
Postsecondary Credit and P-TECH Coordinator
Office: (410) 767-0319
kellise.williamson@maryland.gov
Following customer service support sessions, a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers will be posted to the MSDE website.
Grant Information Guide (PDF)
Application for Participation (PDF)
Application for Participation (Zipped Word)