Past Grants

Baltimore Efficiency & Economy Foundation, Inc.

Seed funding for the Cooperative Administrative Services Initiative, designed to facilitate efforts by local governments in the Baltimore metropolitan area to share resources. By reviewing the best practices of cooperative efforts around the country, the participating subdivisions will be in a better position to determine how they can reduce costs.

The New Govans Economic Management Senate

For the development and implementation of a strategic plan designed to revitalize neighborhoods in the Govans community. Its purpose is to restructure and strengthen the organization and to provide a voice for the Govans community.

Homes for America

For legal fees incurred in connection with the development of housing for families relocating from Baltimore City public housing into stable mixed-income communities in metropolitan Baltimore.

Live Baltimore Home Center

For continued support of marketing activities to promote the benefits of living in Baltimore City. The center provides information on its Web site, including neighborhood profiles, buyers’ incentive programs, and benefits of city living. The overall goals of these efforts are to reverse the loss of population, and increase Baltimore City’s tax base.

Maryland Art Place

For renovation costs, including replacement of the HVAC system and refurbishment of the elevator in the building owned by Maryland Art Place at 218 West Saratoga Street. The building houses two nonprofits: Citizens Planning and Housing Association and the Maryland Center for Arts and Technology.