University of Maryland
$34,150 / 2012 / Community Development
For support of graduate research toward a plan to reduce fish kills in the Baltimore Harbor, using controlled algae production. The pilot algal turf scrubber has been designed to remove nutrients, which may be recycled as feedstock for biofuels and fertilizer.
Banner Neighborhoods Community Corporation
$25,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For continued support of the Home Maintenance Program. By providing minor home repairs and regular inspections, Banner Neighborhoods enables more than 130 elderly, low-income homeowners in Southeast Baltimore to remain in their homes.
Friends of Patterson Park, Inc.
$20,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward support of the Membership Development Project to increase member support and participation, and fund increased demand for programming and services.
Mi Casa, Inc.
$25,000 / 2011 / Community Development
Toward continued support of the Johnston Square Homeownership Project, a development, when completed, of 58 finished units. The objective is to transform vacant housing into energy-efficient and affordable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.
The Woman’s Industrial Exchange
$66,000 / 2011 / Community Development
For a full building systems analysis, energy-efficiency improvements, and renovations.