2026 Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission Reopens Request for Proposals and Guidelines

Applications open August 17 – September 7, 2026!

The Baltimore City Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission (CRRC) was established to study, develop, and advance recommendations addressing historic and ongoing harms caused by systemic racism, discriminatory policies, and practices that have disproportionately impacted Black residents and communities in Baltimore City primarily resulting from over incarceration for the sale and use of cannabis. The Commission’s work centers on truth-telling, repair, community reinvestment, and policy transformation. The Baltimore Civic Fund serves as the RFP administrator.

To support this mandate, the CRRC seeks a qualified consultant for a critical area of work.

Strategic Communications

CRRC is seeking proposals from qualified firms or consultants to provide integrated strategic communications services, including public relations, media relations, media training, and digital communications strategy and management. Baltimore Civic Fund serves as the administrator for the RFP process.

Proposers should demonstrate:

• Experience in strategic communications, PR, media relations, and/or digital communications

• Experience in public sector, nonprofit, or social justice contexts

• Familiarity with reparations, racial equity, or related policy areas

• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse stakeholders

• Capacity to collaborate with a public body and meet compliance requirements

Changes to RFP:

• Revised Budget: Maximum award of $60,000 over a six (6) month period

• Applicants must submit a current Certificate of Good Standing from Maryland SDAT