Past Grants

Humanim, Inc.

To build and test prototype equipment for algae production to be used in a fish farming operation. The objective is to test whether effluent (nutrient-rich discharge water from sewer systems) can be converted into a productive food source for farm-raised fish through small-scale algae production.

Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.

General support for activities of 41 Baltimore City neighborhoods targeted for revitalization. Goals include marketing a new $23 million loan pool, completing the sale of 100 foreclosed/abandoned properties, and supporting neighborhood-based school partnerships.

Greater Homewood Community Corporation, Inc.

Toward the creation of a “visitor passport” to accompany the Druid Hill Park Green Map. This user-friendly passport has been developed by Baltimore Green Map to entice visitors to experience the many attractions of the park, and to become advocates and stewards of the historic site.

Greater Homewood Community Corporation, Inc.

To support the hiring of three staff members for the Schools and Neighborhoods Program, in an effort to encourage families to choose neighborhood public schools. By encouraging homeowners to invest in low-interest bank loans for home improvement, the effort is expected to improve the image, physical condition, and appeal of neighborhoods in the vicinity of Margaret Brent and Waverly elementary schools.

Greater Homewood Community Corporation, Inc.

For homebuyer incentives to encourage 10 Baltimore City teachers and/ or police officers to live in renovated houses in the Remington neighborhood. This initiative addresses the vacant housing issue through the purchase of new homes and renovation of older ones, and the objective of stabilizing the neighborhood.