Frequently Asked Questions:

Doula Capacity Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

    • If you meet the following criteria, then you may apply. 

    • Baltimore City resident;

    • age 18 or older;

    • be available Saturdays from 8am-12pm from March 7, 2026, to April 11, 2026.

  • An applicant will need to upload the following documents in order to pass the technical review. 

    Driver’s License – a copy of your Driver’s License or State Identification Card showing a Baltimore City residence. If you do not have a Driver’s License or State ID, you can upload a utility bill, lease agreement (signed), vehicle insurance card, or bank statement. These alternative documents must include the name of the applicant.

  • Yes. If you are a practicing Doula but would like to accept Medicaid clients, you should apply.

Programmatic Questions

  • The program is fully virtual for training. An in-person skills training will be offered during mentorship. Additionally, CPR training is hybrid with virtual coursework and an in-person skills session. Attendance is mandatory for full certification.

Award Selection Questions

  • Technical Review: each application will be reviewed by the Civic Fund to ensure that all questions are complete, and all requested documents are submitted. If an application is found to be missing anything, then the application will not be eligible for selection.

    Random Selection: all applications which pass technical review will be assigned a number and an online, third-party randomizer will choose applications for awards.