Past Grants

Baltimore Development Corporation

For continued support of administrative expenses of Maglev Maryland, a program to develop a magnetic levitation high-speed train between Baltimore and Washington. When fully operational, the travel time between the two cities will be less than 20 minutes.

Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance

In support of efforts to increase parental engagement in educational issues among families with children residing in downtown Baltimore.

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.

University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center

Toward a feasibility study of a beverage container deposit program in Maryland. The study will quantify the costs of litter, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions associated with beverage containers; analyze potential incentive programs to divert containers from the waste streams; review experiences of other states; and recommend appropriate program components to maximize benefits for Maryland.

Baltimore Efficiency & Economy Foundation, Inc.

For support of the Foreclosure Project, designed to develop systems that would support foreclosure prevention activities and to assist those who are already in foreclosure.