Past Grants

National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education.

Five-year funding for support of the Maryland Smart Growth Indicators’ Project. The center will develop a set of indicators to measure land use, growth, and development patterns in Maryland over a five-year period. The annual reports will provide policy makers with information to help measure the effect of Maryland’s Smart Growth policies.

Moveable Feast, Inc.

Toward renovation costs of 901 North Milton Avenue to house Moveable Feast and the Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC). By moving to a centrally located facility with a state-of-the-art kitchen, Movable Feast will expand its capacity for both its Nutritional Meal Program for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDs, and its culinary arts and life skills training program for unemployed and underemployed persons. The facility, occupying a long-vacant former manufacturing warehouse, will also provide meeting and office space to HEBCAC and other nonprofits that serve the community.

Mi Casa, Inc.

For pre-development costs of an initiative to provide affordable homeownership for Hispanics and immigrants in Baltimore City. The long-range plan includes the collection of data to determine the volume of current immigrant demand for affordable homeownership, assessing the capacity of local home counseling agencies to provide pre- and post-purchasing counseling to non- English speaking persons, and determination of potential costs of rehabbing houses in Baltimore.

Live Baltimore Home Center.

For general support of activities that promote living in Baltimore City. A one-stop shop for anyone interested in purchasing a house, Live Baltimore offers comprehensive information about neighborhoods and city living.

Jubilee Baltimore, Inc.

For support of an initiative to develop homeownership in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District and the Hollins Market neighborhood. The initiative is intended to attract investment in the neighborhoods by marketing vacant properties for acquisition and renovation.