Past Grants

Maryland PIRG Foundation

Toward continued support of the Smart Energy Solutions Program, a statewide campaign to promote energy policies focused on energy efficiency and conservation. Maryland Public Interest Group will provide research and analysis on the implementation of new utility energy-efficiency programs, and seek to measure the effectiveness of the programs in meeting state goals for reduction of energy use. The campaign will send the message that it is state policy to provide funding for energy policies and programs aimed at lowering residential energy costs, providing relief to the lowest income customers, creating jobs, and reducing the negative public health impacts of pollution and carbon dioxide emissions from energy generation and distribution.

Maryland ABCD Networkﾠ

Toward support of promoting Affordable Housing Land Trusts for homeownership opportunities in Baltimore City. By controlling the land on which housing is built, community land trusts provide an opportunity to revitalize a community through construction or renovation of housing that is affordable and less vulnerable to foreclosure.

Innovative Housing Institute

Toward the preparation of a grant application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Sustainable Communities Initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to improve regional planning efforts that integrate housing and transportation decisions and increase state, regional, and local communities to incorporate livability, sustainability, and social equity principles into land use and zoning.

Homes for America

Two-year funding toward the salary of a full-time Resident Services Case Manager, to provide support for expansion of the Broadway Replacement Homes Program. The case manager will help families address the problems of how to obtain entitled benefits, access training and employment opportunities, receive assistance with financial management, and get help with connecting to resources that will not only help them remain in their homes but will also keep their children in school.

Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, Inc.

Capital funding toward the renovation of Northeast Market to allow for the sale of locally grown, organic foods. The purpose of the renovation is to update the facade and improve the appearance of the stalls, and to provide a venue for expanded and more diverse food options for local residents, Johns Hopkins employees, and visitors.