Past Grants

Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc.

For continued support of expenses for residential and commercial revitalization efforts, including expansion of the Foreclosure Prevention Initiative. To deter disinvestment, the program will work to create conditions to attract investment and new homeowners.

U.S. Green Building Council Baltimore Regional Chapter, Inc.

For support of the Baltimore Bioneers’ three-day conference, convening social and scientific innovators sharing positive solutions on issues of sustainability relating to green architecture, green living, and stewardship of the environment. As part of a national forum, the conference, held at the Maryland Institute College of Art, focused on practical and visionary solutions for restoring the environment and caring for people.

Canton Community Association

For the development of a Master Plan for the Canton Dog Park, designed to serve as a model for a citywide network of dog parks.

University of Maryland/Philip Merrill College of Journalism

Capital funding for construction of a new journalism building to establish The Abell Professorship in Baltimore Journalism. Each semester the professorship will provide the opportunity for eight to 10 students to develop stories on timely and important issues affecting quality of life in Baltimore City.

Charm City Land Trusts, Inc.

To complete the acquisition of eight tax-foreclosed properties for use as a community garden, park, and labyrinth in the McElderry Park neighborhood.