Grant Opportunities
SFY2025 DHCD - CDBG Application Approval
For All Seasons, Inc. - 300 Talbot Street, Easton, MD 21601
The County Council of Talbot County, Maryland submitted an application to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the proposed capital improvement project for FOR ALL SEASONS.
State Fiscal Year 2025 CDBG grant agreement:
For All Seasons, Inc. – 300 Talbot Street, Easton, MD 21601
Seeking $750,000 for capital improvements to their facility to include HVAC upgrades and interior renovations.
On August 2, 2024 the County received the attached "Grant Agreement" approving the $750,000 request for CDBG funds for the For All Seasons Project.
CDBG applications are submitted annually on a competitive basis.
Mary Kay Verdery, Grants Administrator
Talbot County Courthouse
11 N. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
St. Vincent de Paul Addition and Renovation Project
UPDATED: July 22, 2024
- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Inc. and its Board of Directors hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the building expansion on Thursday, August 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the project site located at 29533 Canvasback Drive, Easton, MD 21601.
This project is partially funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The lowest qualified bidder: Willow Construction, LLC, was selected as the General Contractor for this project.
Contractor Statement of Assurances and Certifications
DOL Wage and Hour Posters ENGLISH SPANISH
Questions may be directed to Mary Kay Verdery, Grants Administrator, 11. N. Washington St., Easton, 410-770-8002 or mkverdery@talbotcountymd.gov.
Other Active Talbot County Projects Funded by DHCD Community Development Block Grants
1. Early Head Start/Family Support Center - Renovation of building for EHS/FSC use at Easton Elementary School Campus, Easton.
2. Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center - Renovation and rehabilitation project to provide community meeting space for immigrant and low- and moderate-income persons.
3. St. Vincent de Paul - Renovation and expansion project for food pantry, thrift shop and community service offices.
CDBG OBJECTIVES AND ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federal grant for housing and community development projects that benefit low-and moderate-income persons. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is the authorized representative regarding oversight and management of the CDBG program. DHCD gives eligible local jurisdictions power to distribute federal funds to non-profit and public agencies that support housing and public service programs through an annual competitive program. A primary objective of CDBG is to develop viable communities by providing low-to moderate-income families with decent, affordable housing and to expand local economic opportunities.
CDBG funds may be used for activities that include, but are not limited to:
- Acquisition of real property
- Relocation and demolition
- Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structure
- Construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, neighborhood centers, and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes
- Public services, within certain limits
- Activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources
- Provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation/retention activities
Each activity must meet one of the following national objectives for the program: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, prevent or eliminate slums or blight, or address community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community for which other funding is not available. Generally, the following types of activities are ineligible:
- Acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of buildings for the general conduct of government
- Political activities
- Certain income payments
- Construction of new housing (with some exceptions)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Application eligibility to specific programs may vary. Community Development applications are accepted once a year through a competitive process. Special Project Applications can be submitted any time of year after written approval has been received from DHCD.
More information, to include CDBG program guidelines, may be found on the DHCD website.
Talbot County applicants may also consider applying through CDBG eligible municipalities to include the Towns of Easton, Oxford, St. Michaels, Trappe or Queen Anne.
TALBOT COUNTY STAFF CONTACT:
Mary Kay Verdery, Grants Administrator
Talbot County Courthouse
11 N. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
Phone: 410-770-8002
Email: mkverdery@talbotcountymd.gov
ENDING SOON! EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP2)
The Talbot County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides financial assistance for households that have been financially impacted whether directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and are unable to pay rent or utilities. Financial assistance for overdue rent and utilities, future rent and utilities and other housing related costs due to COVID-19 is available through the Neighborhood Service Center. Eligibility checklist and application information is available on the rentrelief.maryland.gov webpage. Completed applications and attachments shall be submitted to: Neighborhood Service Center, Inc., ERAP Department, 126 Port Street, Easton, MD 21601, info@nsctalbotmd.org or call 410-822-5015.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP2) for rental and utility assistance has been extended while remaining ERAP2 funds are available. Applications for assistance or questions about Emergency Rental Assistance Program shall be submitted to the Neighborhood Service Center.
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