Past Grants

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.

Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc.

Toward support of ongoing residential and commercial revitalization initiatives in the Belair-Edison neighborhood. In partnership with the Healthy Neighborhoods and Main Street programs, the organization works to strengthen the market for residential and commercial properties, improve their physical condition, and build a strong sense of community.

Preservation Maryland

In support of the 2005 National Main Streets Conference. The conference will highlight Baltimore Main Streets as a successful urban program, using the Hippodrome Theater and the surrounding redeveloped area as an example. Attendees will learn how to identify, evaluate, preserve, protect, and interpret historic districts, sites, structures, cultural landscapes, and heritage areas.