Past Grants

Johns Hopkins University/Environmental Sciences and Policy Programs

For support of Indicators for Urban Sustainability in Watershed 263 in West Baltimore. The project will measure trends in aspects of environmental, economic, and social characteristics related to planned restoration projects in Watershed 263, a systematic and holistic sustainability project. The project includes tree planting, clearing and greening of vacant lots, reducing litter, cleaning streets and alleys, creating community gardens, improving city parks, greening schoolyards, increasing recycling, and supporting community stewardship.

Healthy Neighborhoods, Inc.

For general support of a partnership of banks, foundations, government agencies, and community organizations committed to strengthening underserved neighborhoods. The intent is to increase home values, create standards for property improvement, and increase the level of renovation and improvement in participating neighborhoods targeted for revitalization.

Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation

Toward a strategic planning initiative. With the completion of Stadium Place in sight, the corporation sees the need to establish the direction of the organization, setting priorities for the population served, and determining the extent of expansion.

Friends of Patterson Park

For general support of the maintenance of restored facilities and landscapes of Patterson Park. In addition to keeping the park facilities operational and well maintained, the program seeks to provide recreational opportunities, educational outreach, and cultural arts programming in partnership with other community organizations.

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.