National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education
$5,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For the continued support of the smart growth indicators and data analysis for the Sustainable and Equitable Economic Development Initiative. The focus of the study is to connect housing to jobs and accessible transportation to local land-use decisions, working to create compact, inclusive, and diverse communities.
Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development
$75,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support of the Green and Healthy Homes pilot program, which focuses on energy savings.
CivicWorks
$25,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support and expansion of the Neighborhoods for All Ages program for senior homeowners in the Coldstream Homestead Montebello and Belair Edison neighborhoods. The objectives of the program are to assist 100 low-income senior households with access to income benefits and entitlement services, to stabilize housing, and to enhance homeowner equity.
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc.
$50,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Additional funding toward the renovation of the Northeast Market, including improving the interior and exterior appearance.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc.
$20,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support of the Small Dollar Loan and Financial Literacy programs. Eight financial institutions have contributed to a $70,000 revolving loan fund to help borrowers who would otherwise access predatory or nontraditional sources.