BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore Gas and Electric has announced that the company is awarding over $250,000 in grants to 29 local nonprofit organizations to support community safety and resiliency programs.
The BGE Community Safety Grants will fund projects ranging from fire safety equipment and youth engagement to mental health support and neighborhood revitalization. The program is an evolution of BGE’s previous emergency response grants, which have collectively provided more than $3.5 million to 623 programs over the past 12 years.
“These grant recipients are already invested in their communities, providing safe places and revitalizing community spaces,” said Tamla Olivier, president and CEO of BGE. “With some additional funding, they can increase the capacity of their projects and programs to share their safety knowledge and skills.”
Recipients of this year’s grants are located throughout BGE’s service area in four Maryland counties and Baltimore City. The funds will support a variety of projects, including the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle for the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, in-person mental health support for veterans at The Baltimore Station, and a low-income home fire safety program for Rebuilding Together Baltimore.
BGE officials said the grants are funded by shareholder dollars and are not reflected in customer bills. The utility noted its commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves through strategic investments.
The following is a list of the organizations awarded with a BGE Community Safety Grant this year:
Baltimore City
- Baltimore Neighborhood Business Districts, Inc. – Harwood Sign Project: A Community Landmark for Safety, Visibility, and Neighborhood Pride
- The Baltimore Station, Inc. – Clinical Therapist In-Person Mental Health Support for Veterans
- Bmore Empowered – Whole Black Girl
- B More Clubhouse, Inc. – Promoting Access to Mental Health Support in Baltimore
- Bolton Hill Community Association, Inc. – Bolton Hill Neighborhood Wide Community Safety Program
- Brewers Hill Neighbors, Inc. – Neighborhood Planters & Trees: Planting and Maintenance
- The Family Recovery Program, Inc. – Safe Families, Resilient Communities Initiative
- HeartSmiles – Youth-Led Safe Streets and Safe Spaces Initiative
- I AM MENtality Youth Male Empowerment Project – Impact Green Team
- Leadenhall Baptist Church – Leadenhall Baptist Church/Safety First Project
- Marian House, Inc. – Supportive Housing Safe Space & Energy Efficiency Initiative
- Market Center Community Development Corporation – Bright Blocks, Safe Stop
- No Boundaries Coalition, Inc. – Safe & Ready: Community Preparedness and Healthy Homes in 21217
- Paza – Tree of Life, Inc. – Safe Spaces, Strong Champions
- Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District, Inc. – DewMore Youth Programming
- Pleasant Hope Community Development Corporation – Gather & Grow: Safe Space Support for Families in 21212
- Rebuilding Together Baltimore, Inc. – Low-Income Home Safety and Fire Safety
- The Society for Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point – Robert Long House & Garden Lighting Project
- Southeast Community Development Corporation – Troy Douglas Memorial Garden and Eagles Nest Outdoor Classroom
- Southwest Sports & Fitness Alliance – Ready to Respond: Poppleton’s Community Safety Initiative
- Union Square Association, Inc. – Growing & Greening 25
Baltimore County
- The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Gear
- Liberty Road Volunteer Fire Company – Stay Informed, Stay Safe: Your Firehouse Connection
Harford County
- Aberdeen Fire Department – Fire Hose Replacement
- Abingdon Fire Company – Jaws of Life Mini Cutter
Howard County
- Bridges To Housing Stability, Inc. – Affordable Housing Safety Upgrade Project
- Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated – Combination Spreader and Cutter Tool
- Power 52, Inc. – Solar Workforce Climate Resilience Training Enhancement
Prince Georges County
- Returning Citizens Affair Division (RCAD) – Secure Steps: Safety & Support for Returning Citizens
