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Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture

Gov. Hogan announces nearly $1 million in African American heritage preservation grants

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Hogan administration on Tuesday announced that 12 Maryland nonprofits were recently awarded nearly $1 million in funds by the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). These grants offer assistance to organizations and private citizens in their sponsorship of projects involving the acquisition, construction, or improvement of sites related to […]

Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office continues fight against human trafficking

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur announced on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded $1,178,492.00 in grant funding to the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), in partnership with the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force (MHTTF), Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention (GOCCP), and Maryland Departments […]

Governor’s budget provides $7.5M for EARN Maryland, record $3M for state apprenticeship program

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Thursday announced that the Hogan administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget provides $7.5 million for the nationally-recognized Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland grant program and a record $3 million for the state’s apprenticeship program. “Governor Larry Hogan’s proposed budget is a testament to his administrations commitment to creating greater opportunities for […]

Maryland receives $26.5 million toward early childhood system

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has been awarded a $26.8 million Preschool Development Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Renewal Grant. The grant will help continue the strategic planning and system development of the state’s mixed-delivery early childhood system. Maryland’s earliest learners start their education in a variety of settings, including center and family childcare providers, Head Start, […]

Maryland awarded federal innovation funds to address impact of opioid crisis on maternal, child health

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has launched the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) model this month, using funds from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The MOM initiative focuses on improving care for pregnant and postpartum Medicaid participants who are diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD). “The Maryland Department of Health remains committed to ending the opioid crisis, […]

Governor Hogan to invest additional $130 million for Pre-K expansion and other education priorities

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday, following his recent announcement to launch the next chapter of education reform in Maryland, committed another $130 million in additional education spending, including prekindergarten expansion and Concentration of Poverty Grants. The governor will also introduce new legislation to expand access to Advanced Placement (AP) tests for low-income students. “I believe very strongly that every […]

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

Baltimore, Harford counties receive DOJ public safety grants

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Hur announced on Friday that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded more than $376 million in grant funding to enhance state, local, and tribal law enforcement operations and reinforce public safety efforts in jurisdictions across the United States. More than $5 million will support […]

Governor Hogan: Tax credit awarded to revitalize historic Middle River Depot

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning, has awarded eight projects more than $9 million in tax credits—leveraging more than $180 million in additional investment. The projects are expected to create more than 600 jobs. “The Maryland Historic Revitalization Tax Credit is one of the most […]

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