Grants & funding in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
649 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most grants & funding activity
- College Park, MD (52)
- Hyattsville, MD (43)
- Takoma Park, MD (41)
- Kent County, MD (35)
- Harford County, MD (32)
- Hagerstown, MD (31)
- Wicomico County, MD (28)
- Allegany County, MD (24)
- Caroline County, MD (20)
- Calvert County, MD (19)
- Cheverly, MD (18)
- Prince George's County, MD (18)
Latest matching meetings
Committee reviews quarterly status of $641 million in federal ARPA funds.
The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hold a quarterly oversight hearing on the management and disbursement of $641 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to Baltimore. The session will review the current financial status and progress of these federal relief dollars. No binding votes or policy…
Shoreline School Board to vote on WSSDA position proposals and review policies
The Shoreline School District Board of Directors will meet to administer oaths of office to student representatives, review policy revisions and rescissions, and vote on 2026 WSSDA position proposals. The board will also hear a presentation on a King County grant for affordable housing in Shoreline and review draft…
Easton Council to weigh ADU zoning, data center moratorium
The Easton Town Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for accessory dwelling units and a proposed 12-month moratorium on data centers, along with related zoning standards. The council will also consider contracts, including a Tahoe purchase and permitting software, and several resolutions for grants and…
County Council to consider zoning updates and cannabis dispensary requirements
The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including updates to the Zoning Code and cannabis dispensary location requirements. The body will also discuss Councilmember compensation and ethics rules regarding conflicts of interest.
Historic Preservation Commission to decide grant disbursement for Carty Miller House
The Frederick County Historic Preservation Commission will meet virtually to decide the initial disbursement percentage for the Rural Historic Preservation Grant awarded to the Carty Miller House. They will also discuss possible board training, legislative suggestions, and receive administrative updates. Public…
Committee reviews Thrive Grant application and proposes Speaker Series dates
The Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve previous minutes and review a Thrive Grant application. The agenda includes proposed dates for nutrition, microplastics, and forest bathing events, as well as a follow-up on the Bike Rodeo. The meeting is open to the public…
Tree board to review grants, events, and invasive plant removal
The College Park Tree & Landscape Board is meeting virtually to approve July minutes, hear public works reports, and discuss development updates. They will also plan educational articles, an invasive plant removal grant, and upcoming community events like College Park Day and Good Neighbor Day.
Committee to review NACTO street design guidelines for Council adoption
The Traffic and Safety Committee is meeting to discuss grant updates, including the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant and the Cedar Street Flood Mitigation Grant, and to review policy updates. The NACTO street design guidelines are scheduled to be presented to the City Council, and if supported, will be…
County board to vote on land easement sale, tax credits, and emergency grants
The Allegany County Commissioners are holding a public business meeting to vote on several action items, including selling a land preservation easement, renewing an emergency notification contract, accepting a rural health grant, and granting property tax credits. The agenda also includes a road closing public hearing…
Council reviews annexations, grants, new positions, and 2027 legislative priorities
The Mayor and Council are holding a work session to review the preliminary agenda and discuss several items, including homeless outreach and youth mentoring teams, acceptance of an urban tree grant, new full-time positions, and three annexation requests. They will also receive an update from the Department of Housing…
Affordable Housing Commission to review renovation finances, purchase program
The Easton Affordable Housing Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss new business including a TIS funding request and rental renovation program, and review individual finances for renovation contractors in closed session. They will also get updates on the 305 South Street property and the Home Purchase…
Council to hold public hearing on accessory dwelling unit zoning changes
The Wicomico County Council is holding public hearings on amendments to zoning rules for accessory dwelling units and on accepting state grants for road repaving projects. It will also introduce an emergency act to establish regulations for the county nursing home, and consider several resolutions including budget…
Arts Commission plans mural, sculpture, and community art projects
The Mount Rainier Arts Commission is meeting to plan upcoming art projects, including a mural at the library, a sculpture at the traffic circle, a collaboration with the Rec Committee for Porchfest, and a community art banner initiative. They will also discuss grants and updates on the skatepark mural.
Committee to select chair, discuss tutoring and grant process
The Education Advisory Committee will approve May minutes, receive updates on the city tutoring program and book purchases for College Park Day, select a chairperson, and discuss the August 5 Council meeting on Education and Literacy plus the 2026-27 grant process.
Cheverly Council to hear Verizon coverage concerns, grant request
The Cheverly Mayor and Council will hold a virtual town meeting with routine business including consent agenda approval, committee reports, and department updates. Notable items include a grant request for the Community Native Planting Project and a presentation from Verizon representatives to address coverage…
Tree Commission to review urban forest report, appeals, and grant application
The Takoma Park Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive a report from Urban Forest Manager Rudy Delsack on activities like storm response, permits, tree planting, pruning, drought, and pests. The commission will also review the status of appeals, discuss a report to the City…
Grants committee plans FY26 impact report for October council meeting
The Grants Review Committee is meeting to plan its FY 2026 impact report, which will cover 14 grantees including 6 FIRG Bridge grants and an Immigrant Services Award, and will be presented at a mid-October Council meeting. The committee will also discuss site visits to observe grantee programs and confirm future…
Behavioral Health Advisory Council to review 3-year plan, funding cuts
The Frederick County Behavioral Health Advisory Council is meeting virtually to discuss and review a tentative 3-year plan and address funding concerns related to pending cuts. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and public comments, but the main substantive items are the plan review and…
County commissioners to vote on sewer rates, road programs, and building moratorium
The Queen Anne's County Commissioners will hold a legislative day meeting on August 11, 2026, starting with a closed session. They will consider and possibly vote on sewer rate schedules for Barclay and Sudlersville, approve road resurfacing programs, and decide on a building moratorium resolution. The agenda also…
Committee to nominate new member, discuss Town Hall sustainability
The University Park Sustainability Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on events and a Sustainable Maryland grant, and discuss new business. New business includes nominating Ralph Dubaya as a voting member, sustainability initiatives for the Town Hall construction, and a long-term planning…
Council to review nuisance codes, fireworks, annexation, and CDBG contracts
The Mayor and Council will hold a special session, work session, and executive session. They will vote on CDBG subrecipient agreements and a Granicus contract, then discuss various topics including a fireworks event, nuisance code updates, rental facilities, habitual offender proposal, historic district guidelines…
Leonardtown to pass through $300k grant for Miedinski Park splash pad
The Commissioners of Leonardtown are considering a budget amendment to accept and pass through a $300,000 Community Parks & Playground Grant from St. Mary's County Government for a splash pad at Miedinski Park. The amendment increases both the grant revenue and the payment to other agencies by $300,000, with no net…
Leonardtown seeks $300k state grant for Leonard Hall splash pad
The Commissioners of Leonardtown are applying for a $300,000 Community Parks and Playgrounds grant to build a splash pad and pump house at Miedinski Park. The total project cost is $565,000, with local funds covering the remaining $265,000. The splash pad would be free and open to the public, addressing a need for a…
Main Street program updates: façade grants open, new businesses
This is a monthly Main Street program update for Leonardtown, Maryland, covering recent and upcoming business openings, grant program status, and community events. The agenda is informational rather than a decision-making meeting, with no votes or ordinances scheduled.
City Council to consider plaque renouncing systemic racism in City Hall
The Mayor and Council will discuss a recommendation to install a plaque in City Hall renouncing systemic racism. The body is also deciding on a community grant and various board appointments.
Work session reviews parks, heritage, and city code updates
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss six items, including the ENOUGH Community Parks Initiative, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, and updates on the Sister City program. The meeting also includes a review of Community Development Block Grant subrecipient agreements and proposed…
Council holds public hearing on Little Elk Creek sewer assessment
The Cecil County Council will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of a sanitary sewer benefit assessment for the Little Elk Creek Sanitary Subdistrict. The body will also consider several board appointments and supplemental grant appropriations for community services.
Cecil County Council to discuss sewer fees and board appointments
The Cecil County Council will hold a work session reviewing a proposed sewer fee for the Little Elk Creek area, introducing resolutions to appoint members to several boards, and considering supplemental appropriations for grant-funded programs. The meeting includes a public hearing on the sewer fee and presentations…
Rockville Mayor and Council to approve $316,719 change order for Lincoln Park Community Center renovation
This meeting includes proclamations for National Night Out and National Day of Service, a consent agenda item to approve a contract change order for the Lincoln Park Community Center renovation, and a worksession on grants to nonprofits. No public hearings or action items are scheduled.
Committee reviews how opioid restitution funds are being spent
The committee is holding a reconvening hearing to assess the allocation and impact of Opioid Restitution funds. The goal is to ensure money supports effective, evidence-based strategies for vulnerable populations.
County to consider gas station and commercial zoning amendments
The Queen Anne's County Commissioners will hold a legislative day meeting with two ordinance amendments up for introduction: one would allow the Board of Appeals to grant a variance reducing the required distance between a gas station entrance/exit and an intersection to no less than 75 feet; the other would increase…
City Council to approve water fee ordinances and multiple grant agreements
The Hagerstown City Council will consider two new ordinances amending Chapter 238 and Chapter 240 to establish water and sewer miscellaneous fees for FY27 through FY31. Council members will also vote on several resolutions, including a settlement with Boulevard Contractors, LLC at 32 N. Potomac Street and the…
Board to review FY26 final financial and performance reports
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Wicomico County Local Management Board. The board will approve previous minutes, receive updates on grants, and review final financial and performance reports for fiscal year 2026. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
Board approves $2.8M in grants, contracts, and infrastructure projects
The Allegany County Board of County Commissioners met to approve grants, contracts, and infrastructure projects totaling over $2.8 million. Items included homelessness solutions funding, road and waterline repairs, vehicle purchases, and multiple state grants for public safety and social services.
Board to adopt resolutions, approve gifts, and hear budget updates
The Shoreline School District Board of Directors will vote on several resolutions, accept gifts and grants totaling $15,640, and hear updates on the 2026-2027 capital and general fund budgets. The meeting is procedural with no contested items.
Council reviews school budget amendment and new sewer assessment
The County Council will hold a work session to discuss a budget amendment for Cecil County Public Schools. The body will also introduce legislation regarding a sanitary sewer benefit assessment and several supplemental appropriations for grant funds.
Commission to consider training grant for The Mill of Kingstown
The Queen Anne's County Economic Development Incentive Fund Commission will meet to consider a training grant request from The Mill of Kingstown and receive updates on current projects. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a department update.
Town Commission to discuss ADU ordinance and grant request
The Poolesville Town Commission will convene to approve minutes from June 22, 2026, and discuss a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The body will also review a grant request from Poolesville Cats Inc. and receive a report from the Town Manager.
Board will consider an invasive plant removal grant and development updates
The College Park Tree & Landscape Board will discuss development updates for The Boulevard, review June 2026 meeting minutes, and receive reports from Public Works. Items include an invasive plant removal grant, a food and tree garden letter, the Great Trees of College Park Initiative, and planning for upcoming…
Cambridge Traffic and Safety Committee to review speed ordinance and grants
The committee will discuss updates regarding grants and traffic demonstrations. The meeting also includes a review of the NACTO and speed ordinance.