{"id":13541,"date":"2026-04-08T15:58:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/?p=13541"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:00:12","slug":"2027-maryland-dhcd-town-manager-circuit-rider-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/2026\/04\/08\/2027-maryland-dhcd-town-manager-circuit-rider-program\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Maryland DHCD Town Manager Circuit Rider Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3><b><\/b><strong>Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The purpose of this document is to serve as a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for grants to support eligible Maryland towns with managing grants and projects that result in improvements to town operations, including the availability of affordable housing, improved community facilities and services, and the preservation of existing housing, infrastructure and historic resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Eligibility Requirements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maryland towns with a population of 5,000 or less that join with one or more town (the Circuit) and\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">are sponsored by a corporation, foundation, county, municipality or governmental entity of it, regional agency or other legal entity where no part of the net earnings of which insures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual holding an interest in the entity (Circuit Sponsor}<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Total Funding Available<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The total amount of funding available is determined by the Maryland General Assemble.\u00a0 That amount is not available at the time of this NOFA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Award Amount<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The award amount per Circuit is based on the amount of funds available, analysis of Town resources in terms of existing staff, town budget as well as past performance with the Circuit Rider and\/or other DHCD programs, and statement of need provided in the application for funds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Period of Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Circuit Rider funds are granted for a one year period of performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Application Process<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Interested towns must submit the Statement of Intent form provided with this NOFA and return it to DHCD by May 5, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Application will be emailed to interested towns and Circuit sponsors on May 8th.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applicants should attend the Information Session on May 11, 2026 at 2 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications are to be submitted by June 26, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Key Dates<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 56.3096%\">\n<p><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 42.8571%\">\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 56.3096%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Statement of Intent Submission Deadline<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.8571%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-rich-links=\"{&quot;dat_df&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:1,&quot;dfie_ts&quot;:{&quot;tv&quot;:{&quot;tv_s&quot;:1777982400,&quot;tv_n&quot;:0}},&quot;dfie_l&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;dfie_p&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:0,&quot;tres_tv&quot;:&quot;MMM d, y&quot;},&quot;dfie_dt&quot;:&quot;May 5, 2026&quot;,&quot;dfie_pt&quot;:3,&quot;dfie_tpt&quot;:0,&quot;dfie_tzi&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;type&quot;:&quot;date&quot;}\">May 5, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 56.3096%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Application Release Date<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.8571%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-rich-links=\"{&quot;dat_df&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:1,&quot;dfie_ts&quot;:{&quot;tv&quot;:{&quot;tv_s&quot;:1778241600,&quot;tv_n&quot;:0}},&quot;dfie_l&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;dfie_p&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:0,&quot;tres_tv&quot;:&quot;MMM d, y&quot;},&quot;dfie_dt&quot;:&quot;May 8, 2026&quot;,&quot;dfie_pt&quot;:3,&quot;dfie_tpt&quot;:0,&quot;dfie_tzi&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;type&quot;:&quot;date&quot;}\">May 8, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 56.3096%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Information Session<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.8571%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-rich-links=\"{&quot;dat_df&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:1,&quot;dfie_ts&quot;:{&quot;tv&quot;:{&quot;tv_s&quot;:1778508000,&quot;tv_n&quot;:0}},&quot;dfie_l&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;dfie_p&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:0,&quot;tres_tv&quot;:&quot;MMM d, y&quot;},&quot;dfie_dt&quot;:&quot;May 11, 2026 2:00\u202fPM&quot;,&quot;dfie_pt&quot;:3,&quot;dfie_tpt&quot;:1,&quot;dfie_tzi&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;type&quot;:&quot;date&quot;}\">May 11, 2026 2:00\u202fPM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 56.3096%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Application Due Date<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.8571%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-rich-links=\"{&quot;dat_df&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:1,&quot;dfie_ts&quot;:{&quot;tv&quot;:{&quot;tv_s&quot;:1782475200,&quot;tv_n&quot;:0}},&quot;dfie_l&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;dfie_p&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:0,&quot;tres_tv&quot;:&quot;MMM d, y&quot;},&quot;dfie_dt&quot;:&quot;Jun 26, 2026&quot;,&quot;dfie_pt&quot;:3,&quot;dfie_tpt&quot;:0,&quot;dfie_tzi&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;type&quot;:&quot;date&quot;}\">Jun 26, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 56.3096%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anticipated Notice of Awards<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 42.8571%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-rich-links=\"{&quot;dat_df&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:1,&quot;dfie_ts&quot;:{&quot;tv&quot;:{&quot;tv_s&quot;:1786708800,&quot;tv_n&quot;:0}},&quot;dfie_l&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;dfie_p&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:0,&quot;tres_tv&quot;:&quot;MMM d, y&quot;},&quot;dfie_dt&quot;:&quot;Aug 14, 2026&quot;,&quot;dfie_pt&quot;:3,&quot;dfie_tpt&quot;:0,&quot;dfie_tzi&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;type&quot;:&quot;date&quot;}\">Aug 14, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>Submission Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each Town is to return the completed and signed Statement of Intent by the deadline provided above.\u00a0 The application will be emailed to the Circuit Sponsor contact that is provided on the State of Intent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Further Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An informational meeting for potential applicants will be held on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-rich-links=\"{&quot;dat_df&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:1,&quot;dfie_ts&quot;:{&quot;tv&quot;:{&quot;tv_s&quot;:1778504400,&quot;tv_n&quot;:0}},&quot;dfie_l&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;dfie_p&quot;:{&quot;fres_frt&quot;:0,&quot;tres_tv&quot;:&quot;MMM d, y&quot;},&quot;dfie_dt&quot;:&quot;May 11, 2026 1:00\u202fPM&quot;,&quot;dfie_pt&quot;:3,&quot;dfie_tpt&quot;:1,&quot;dfie_tzi&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;type&quot;:&quot;date&quot;}\">May 11, 2026 1:00\u202fPM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Details and registration for this event are available at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/calendar\/event?eid=MW1rdGJxZGVmNXZobWQ1bGVqcGVyNjk1a2ogZG9uYS5zb3JjZUBtYXJ5bGFuZC5nb3Y\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-rich-links=\"{&quot;fple-t&quot;:&quot;2027 Circuit Rider Information Session&quot;,&quot;fple-u&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.google.com\/calendar\/event?eid=MW1rdGJxZGVmNXZobWQ1bGVqcGVyNjk1a2ogZG9uYS5zb3JjZUBtYXJ5bGFuZC5nb3Y&quot;,&quot;fple-mt&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;first-party-link&quot;}\">2027 Circuit Rider Information Session<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For questions regarding this NOFA, please contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:dona.sorce@maryland.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\" data-rich-links=\"{&quot;per_n&quot;:&quot;Dona L Sorce -DHCD-&quot;,&quot;per_e&quot;:&quot;dona.sorce@maryland.gov&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;person&quot;}\">Dona L Sorce -DHCD-<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) The purpose of this document is to serve as a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for grants to support eligible Maryland towns with managing grants and projects that result in improvements to town operations, including the availability of affordable housing, improved community facilities and services, and the preservation of existing<a href=\"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/2026\/04\/08\/2027-maryland-dhcd-town-manager-circuit-rider-program\/\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Read the Rest&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":268,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,246,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community-development","category-notice-of-funding-availability","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13541","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/268"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13541"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13541\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13547,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13541\/revisions\/13547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13541"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13541"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dhcd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13541"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}