Baltimore County to offer free capacity-building workshops for community, nonprofit organizations

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Planning has announced a series of free capacity-building workshops for community and nonprofit organizations. The workshops are part of an effort to assist organizations with a range of challenges, including grant readiness, human resources, strategic planning, and fundraising. The capacity-building initiative is funded by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act. Free, virtual workshop offerings […]

Governor Moore announces $69 million in federal funding to support homeless services

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Maryland nearly $69 million for homeless services through its Continuum of Care program as part of a historic $3.16 billion nationwide allocation. The state’s 10 Continuum of Care organizations will receive $68,928,914 to support housing and services for Marylanders experiencing homelessness—representing an […]

Maryland’s Main Street communities to receive $2.25 million in revitalization grants

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced a grant program that will aim to revitalize Main Street communities across Maryland. The program is part of a larger effort to combat blight and crime in designated areas. The funding is part of $2.25 million in grant money that will be distributed between local governments, nonprofits, and community development corporations. The money can be […]

Maryland launches two new relief programs to aid businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of two additional economic relief programs to assist businesses impacted by the Key Bridge collapse. The $15 million Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program provides grants to businesses that have experienced a loss of revenue or increased costs due to the disruption of their shipments at the Port of Baltimore. […]

Baltimore County seeks cold case sexual assault survivors for updates

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday joined Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger, TurnAround, Inc., the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA), and community leaders to announce a new public awareness initiative appealing to cold case sexual assault survivors between 1977 and 1997 who were treated at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. The effort […]

Maryland announces $12.5 million grant program to help Port of Baltimore retain workers following Key Bridge collapse

BALTIMORE, MD—The state of Maryland has announced a $12.5 million grant program to help businesses at the Port of Baltimore retain workers impacted by the recent Key Bridge collapse. The Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program will provide grants to eligible businesses that can demonstrate an effort to avoid layoffs and maintain their workforce at the same hours, rates of […]

Maryland DNR accepting applications for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently accepting applications for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program. The program allows local governments with qualifying projects to apply for $50,000 to $1.5 million to develop new outdoor recreation spaces, revitalize existing parks, and forge connections between people and nature. The DNR will be accepting applications through […]