TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., has been awarded a $15,000 grant through United Way of Central Maryland’s 2024 Changemaker Challenge. The grant will be used to implement, in partnership with Breathe for Change, a “Yoga for SEL” (social-emotional learning) program in BCPS. With the funding, the foundation will support 12 BCPS educators in completing the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced more than $125 million to fund projects aimed at revitalizing Maryland communities. The funding, which was made possible through the State Revitalization Program, will help local governments in carrying out revitalization projects that aim to improve the quality of life for residents in the areas targeted. The State Revitalization Program provides capital investments to […]
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 […]
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 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The state of Maryland has announced the opening of grant applications for $2 million in funding to improve and build safer bike infrastructure. This initiative is part of the state’s plan to make Maryland a green energy state. The application window for the Kim Lamphier Bikeways Grant Program will be open through May 31, 2024. The grant program has […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]