Past Grants

Civil Justice, Inc.

For support of the Fraudulent Tax Preparers Project, in an effort to reduce violations of Maryland legislation. In partnership with the Maryland CASH Campaign, the project will develop and implement a public relations and educational program in Baltimore designed to educate the public on market-rate tax preparation fees and services. Cases will be filed to test legislation that limits fraudulent actions by predatory tax preparers.

Greater Homewood Community Corporation, Inc.

Toward the creation of a “visitor passport” to accompany the Druid Hill Park Green Map. This user-friendly passport has been developed by Baltimore Green Map to entice visitors to experience the many attractions of the park, and to become advocates and stewards of the historic site.

South Harbor Renaissance

Toward construction costs of the Flag Staff Plaza in Federal Hill Park, in an effort to restore the park’s playground.

Baltimore Neighborhood Collaborative/ABAG

Toward support of a Baltimore Mortgage Resolution Fund feasibility study to develop a mortgage restructuring program in order to preserve homeownership for at-risk Baltimore City homeowners.

Emerging Technology Centers, Inc.

For expenses related to a competition for early stage venture investment awards to four entrepreneurs and their companies that will move to Baltimore City and remain for five years.