Past Grants

Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, Inc.

To conduct a study of Rent-to-Own stores in Baltimore City. The purpose of the study is to determine the extent of price gouging, false advertising or omission of facts, collection activities, harassment by collection agents, and defective goods. The report will recommend changes in existing state law that would protect consumers from abusive Rent-to-Own practices.

Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, Inc.

Toward expansion of the floating wetlands project in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The pilot project is designed to help remove nutrients from the water; trap sediments and heavy metals; colonize and feed filter organisms; and provide shading, structure, and refuge for fish through root systems. By taking this step toward cleaner water, the partnership intends to inform and engage residents and visitors in gaining a better understanding of the appreciation for the bay’s water quality.

Baltimore Green Space

For consulting costs to implement Land Trust Tracker, a Web-based database, in an effort to preserve and support communal gardens, pocket parks, and other community-managed open spaces.ﾠ

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

For continued support of installations by Baltimore Art Exposure of local artwork in empty storefront windows on Charles Street.

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

For support of the Mount Auburn Cemetery Project Clean Up in an effort to restore and preserve an historical landmark. Local community partners, collaborating with Morgan State University’s Center for Museum and Historical Preservation, will train four to six prisoners in horticulture, groundskeeping, landscaping, and history, as well as how to create and engrave memorials.