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State of Maryland Announces $6.4 Million Proposed for Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore

NEW CARROLLTON, MD (January 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced that Eastern Shore counties are set to receive a combined $6.4 million through the state’s State Revitalization Programs for 33 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

“These projects are ready to move forward and will play a role in communities achieving their visions, which supports a more resilient, economically competitive and affordable Maryland,” said Gov. Moore. “The Moore-Miller Administration is committed to ensuring that every dollar awarded will help strengthen the places we call home.”

The state’s six 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 Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties were selected through a competitively-scored, multi-agency review process used for the State Revitalization Programs. Some of these projects include:

  • Construction of affordable single-family home builds and necessary equipment for a homeownership program in Elkton (Elkton, Cecil County);
  • Demolition of an unsafe building on the Perch property and creation of a walking path between Manokin Park and downtown Princess Anne (Princess Anne, Somerset County);
  • Revitalization of over 17,000 square feet at Dover Station to initiate the 3rd phase of development including the introduction of a brewery (Easton, Talbot County);
  • Continuation of the Commercial Facade Improvement Program to provide funding assistance for exterior improvements of commercial buildings in downtown Ocean City (Ocean City, Worcester);
  • Construction of Washington College’s Innovation Plant, a regional hub for workforce training, skilled trades education, and entrepreneurship (Chestertown, Kent County);
  • Creation of an oyster processing facility with aligned bio labs and a publicly accessible exhibit (Cambridge, Dorchester).

“Each one of these projects advances community-driven priorities tied to revitalization goals, and helps make great places – places that strengthen economic competitiveness and that people want to call home,” said Jake Day, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. “That investment delivers real returns: For every dollar invested through the Department’s revitalization programs, there’s approximately $17.90 in economic impact.”

The Fiscal Year 2027 State Revitalization Program awards include 252 projects, awarded a total $73.7 million. Projects in 23 of Maryland’s jurisdictions received awards through one or more of the programs. For a full list of awards, visit FY27 State Revitalization Program Awards.

For more information about the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and each of the State Revitalization Programs, visit our website.