Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces $1 Million in Technical Assistance Grants

Funding will help 38 local governments, local development corporations and nonprofit organizations across Maryland achieve community revitalization and economic development goals

NEW CARROLLTON, MD (October 15, 2025) – Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced $1 million in Technical Assistance Grants have been awarded for 38 projects in 16 jurisdictions in Maryland through the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Assistance Grant Program.

The TAG program assists nonprofit organizations, local governments and local development corporations involved in community and economic revitalization activities. Funding will help advance efforts in housing production and homeownership, household and generational wealth building, including small business development and targeted investments in designated ENOUGH areas and Just Communities. These investments aim to strengthen and transform neighborhoods into thriving, vibrant communities.

“These 38 awards represent meaningful positive change in communities across the state, supporting diverse projects from small business assistance to housing construction,” said Secretary Jake Day. “The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is proud to make this investment in helping critical revitalization projects succeed in their goals to create loveable places and stronger economies across Maryland.”

In the FY 2026 application round, the department received 217 applications requesting nearly $10 million. Awardees in this round include:

• Garwyn Oaks Northwest Housing Resource Center in Baltimore City will receive $25,000 to support the GO Northwest Homebuyers Club, a program designed to help prospective homebuyers who live, work, or plan to purchase a home in Northwest Baltimore achieve mortgage readiness.

• University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Somerset County will receive $30,000 to fund professional contract services for their Business Launchpad Program, which prepares entrepreneurs to successfully launch their businesses.

• Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. in Prince George’s County will receive $15,000 to support a three-year strategic plan focused on sustainable programming and increased housing production.

• Habitat for Humanity Washington County, Inc. in Washington County will receive $30,000 to cover staff costs for the construction of new affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families in McCleary Hill.

For a full list of awardees, click here. To learn more about the department’s Technical Assistance Grants, visit dhcd.maryland.gov.

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CONTACT:
Allison Foster, Director of Communications – allison.foster@maryland.gov