Maryland earns $23 million federal grant for apprenticeship programs

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland will receive nearly $23 million in federal grant money to establish apprenticeship programs across a variety of industries, including health care, technology and transportation. The funds, which are coming from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America initiative, are meant to help participating organizations recruit underrepresented people in Maryland into registered apprenticeship programs. “In […]

Maryland invests $24 million in clean energy initiatives for public schools

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Energy Administration this week announced funding for 31 projects that aim to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in public schools. The $24 million in grants will go toward electrification and solar energy projects across 13 different school districts, the agency said in a press release on Wednesday. “Our K-12 schools stand on the front lines […]

Governor Moore announces $7.3 million in EARN workforce grants to make Maryland more competitive

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland this week announced an investment of $7.3 million to upskill the workforce and make the state more competitive in a bid to attract more businesses and create higher-paying jobs for local workers. The Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland program will provide grants to over 500 businesses to help them upskill and diversify their workforce […]

Governor Moore announces $9.2 million renewable energy workforce development program for Maryland higher education institutions

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland is offering grants to colleges and universities to help them develop programs for students to gain skills in the field of renewable energy. The Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Pilot Program will award $9.2 million in grants that will support the installation of solar panels on campuses, the development of clean energy sector academic programming, […]

Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

Maryland invests in offshore wind workforce training

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland has announced new grant money to help bolster the state’s offshore wind workforce with a focus on supporting women and people of color. The $4.7 million training and job placement grant program is part of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Maryland Works for Wind initiative. The initiative includes a collaboration between employers, unions, training providers, […]

Gunpowder Falls State Park to receive nearly $2.5 million to improve boating infrastructure

BALTIMORE, MD—A total of $21.5 million will be allocated to improve public boating access, dredging of navigable waterways, and safety for the next fiscal year, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.  In Baltimore County, Gunpowder Falls State Park is set to receive nearly $2.5 million. The funding comes from a variety of sources including a 5% excise tax […]

NOAA awards $10 million grant for Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuary

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that it will award a $10 million grant for the construction of a new oyster sanctuary in the Chesapeake Bay. The funding will help establish a sustainable future for the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population, which is critical to the health of the bay’s ecosystems and economy. The new reef will […]