Past Grants

1000 Friends of Maryland

For the development of a three- to five-year strategic plan, with a focus on protecting rural and sensitive lands, redeveloping older cities, and addressing land use and transportation issues.

Blue Water Baltimore

To cover costs associated with the monitoring of water quality samples taken over a nine-week period from the Solarbee aerator/circulator project. The monitoring program is designed to measure changes in biological matter evidenced by algae bloom. This information allows for a better understanding of water quality issues and restoration needs of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.

For general support of community activities in neighborhoods targeted for revitalization. In partnership with banks, government agencies, community organizations, and other foundations, Healthy Neighborhoods provides grants to neighborhoods for marketing, community organizing, and development projects designed to preserve and improve real estate values. It offers below-market loans for home improvements and homeownership, as well as homeownership counseling, technical and architectural services, and construction management.

National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education

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.

Action In Maturity, Inc.

To provide dedicated transportation services to low-income senior citizens in Baltimore City. The services include fixed routes, connecting seniors to grocery stores, medical centers, post offices, and banks on a weekly schedule.