ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the first round of awardees for Project Restore, a $25 million economic recovery initiative that provides financial incentives for small businesses and commercial developers to revitalize vacant retail and commercial space. A total of 144 businesses in 23 jurisdictions will receive $3.6 million in rental subsidies and $7.2 million in business operations grants over the next two years, totaling $10.8 million in support.
Eleven Baltimore County businesses are included in the first round of awards.
“Despite the unprecedented challenges caused by the worst global pandemic in more than a century, the entire mission of our state government continues to be keeping Maryland open for business,” said Governor Hogan. “Project Restore is allowing us to drive further investment to our communities, revive our towns, and support jobs and economic recovery.”
Project Restore was launched by the governor earlier this year, and is administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Through Project Restore, the department offers rental grants and operational grants to help offset startup costs and incentivize commercial investment in vacant spaces. The program has received more than 800 applications requesting more than $75 million. Applications are being reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. An additional round of approved applications is expected to be announced in early 2022. The program is currently closed for additional applications.
“Project Restore is one of many initiatives in Maryland’s recovery from the pandemic, and it’s playing a key role in the revitalization of business and commercial areas in our communities,” said DHCD Secretary Kenneth C. Holt. “Our department is administering nearly $2 billion in pandemic relief assistance to businesses, nonprofits, entertainment and tourist venues, renters, and homeowners.”
The 11 Project Restore recipients in Baltimore County are as follows:
- B More Physical Therapy LLC
- Hannah’s Cafe
- Innovative Treatment Products, Inc.
- Miu Group LLC
- Poor Boys Sports LLC
- R. Gates Construction Co. Inc.
- Redstart Creative
- Studio 87
- Total Waste
- White Jade Event Center
- Whitehouse Caterers LTD
The full list of awardees is available online here.
More information on Project Restore is available at https://dhcd.maryland.gov/ProjectRestore.
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