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State Revitalization Program Awards to Bring $88 Million to Community Development Projects in Baltimore Region

NEW CARROLLTON, MD (December 23, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced that jurisdictions in the Baltimore region have received a combined $88.1 million through six of the state’s seven State Revitalization Programs for 182 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. $50.8 million of awards have been made through the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI), which provides funding to public, private and nonprofit partners in Baltimore City to demolish vacant properties, clearing the way for new green space and new affordable and mixed-use housing.

“For Maryland to win the decade, we must transcend the status quo and continue our work to improve communities across the state,” said Governor Wes Moore. “From creation of affordable housing and community space to improvements to streetscapes and infrastructure, vibrant, revitalized communities not only make Maryland a desirable home for all; they are the cornerstone for a better Maryland.”

The state’s seven State Revitalization Programs support revitalization and redevelopment projects and activities including: business expansion and retention; façade and streetscape improvements; homeownership and home rehabilitation incentives; commercial improvement programs; community facilities; mixed-use development, and demolition activities. 

Projects in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties and Baltimore City were awarded. Click here to view the full list of awards.

Some of these projects include:

  • Creating affordable housing in Anne Arundel County’s Brooklyn Park neighborhood through the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing housing units in the Arundel Village and Brooklyn Heights communities (Anne Arundel County);
  • Revitalization of Reisterstown Road Plaza by transforming it into an inviting “Town Center” where community can shop, work, play and gather (Baltimore City);
  • Home repairs and upgrades for seniors and legacy homeowners to provide safety improvements and address deferred maintenance in order to increase home value and build wealth in the Liberty Corridor (Baltimore City);
  • Conversion of a vehicular public alley into an attractive and usable pedestrian walkway that is an entryway to the City of Aberdeen’s Main Street District (Harford County);
  • And the adaptive reuse of the historic Howard County Courthouse in Ellicott City, Md., as a Center for Arts, Culture and History (Howard County).

“DHCD is proud to support our local partners in the Baltimore region in their efforts to build stronger communities, create loveable places, and invest in Maryland’s future,” said Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day. “Each of these 182 projects plays a key role in our revitalization efforts and aligns with Moore-Miller Administration priorities.”

The Fiscal Year 2025 State Revitalization Program awards include 304 projects, awarded a total $129.5 million. Projects in each of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions received awards through one or more of the programs. For a full list of awards, visit FY25 State Revitalization Program Awards.

Here’s what local leaders are saying about the awards:

“Every resident deserves to take pride in a community that meets their needs and our partnership with the State DHCD continues to drive significant investments in our streetscapes, commercial corridors, and neighborhoods. This more-than $3.3 million grant funding will empower nonprofit and neighborhood institutions across the county to improve their communities and ensure that Baltimore County continues to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family.” – Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Executive.

“Thank you to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for awarding us this vital funding through the State Revitalization Program. These awards will allow us to continue forward in transforming our historic Circuit Courthouse in Old Ellicott City into a vibrant hub for arts and culture, as well as advance critical redevelopment of vacant property on the US1 corridor, which creates opportunities to grow our affordable homeownership portfolio.” – Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive

“Harford County is committed to improving the quality of life for our citizens. Receiving this grant funding through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s State Revitalization Program will enable Harford County to provide meaningful revitalization to our community and help achieve the goals laid out in our Edgewood Sustainable Community Action Plan.” – Bob Cassilly, Harford County Executive

“This funding is a vital investment in the future of Anne Arundel County. By enhancing commercial corridors, creating affordable housing, and revitalizing underutilized spaces, we are strengthening our communities and driving economic growth. We’re grateful for DHCD’s support in advancing these critical initiatives.” – Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Executive

For more information about DHCD and each of the State Revitalization Programs, visit our website.