$49M In Grants Awarded To Montgomery College, 3 Other MD Colleges

BETHESDA, MD — Maryland's Board of Public Works has approved more than $49 million in capital grants to higher education institutions in four counties, the Hogan administration announced Wednesday. The grants seek to support repairs, additions, and upgrades to a number of on-campus buildings and facilities.

"Each dollar we provide to Maryland's higher education institutions is an investment in our economy and our future," said Governor Larry Hogan. "These grants will help expand access to education, strengthen our workforce, and provide additional opportunities to our students and businesses."

The grants — which are overseen by the Department of General Services' Capital Grants Division — were awarded to Montgomery College, Anne Arundel Community College, Allegany College of Maryland, and the Community College of Baltimore County, according to officials.

"Our department takes great pride in promoting and supporting Maryland's higher education institutions," said General Services Secretary Ellington E. Churchill Jr. "These grants will support necessary repairs, additions, and upgrades at the respective college campuses."

According to the Hogan administration, a grant of more than $8.2 million will go to Montgomery College. The funds are expected to help with the demolition of Falcon Hall and the Science South Building — as well as the construction of a new facility that will house the college's STEM programs.

Anne Arundel Community College will receive more than $22 million to facilitate the construction of a new, much larger health and life sciences building on its main campus.

Allegany College of Maryland's $1.1 million grant, officials say, will help renovate its technology building. Renovation plans include replacing the building's fire suppression, electrical, and IT systems.

A $17 million will go toward renovating and expanding the Carol D. Eustis Center for Health Professions at the Community College of Baltimore County Essex. The center houses the School of Health Professions, the School of Applied and Informed Technology, and the Continuing Education and Economic Development-Allied Health program. The project aims to provide new labs, lecture rooms, and faculty offices.

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