$200K Grant Money Available To Community, Civic Groups In Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Neighborhood and civic organizations along with community-based organizations that are 501(c)3 entities are encouraged to apply for a Community Impact Grant. The Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County has $200,000 in small capital grants available to help implement innovative projects within the county.

Eligible applicants must be located within Prince George’s County and be in good standing with the state of Maryland. The application submission deadline falls on Feb. 21 by noon.

“In many instances, a small infusion of capital dollars can take a community project from the planning phase to implementation,” Stephen Paul, executive director of the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George's County, said. “Community Impact Grants help organizations build their capacity and strengthen their communities.”

Grants can only be used for capital expenses related to the implementation of a community-based project and must be used for capital purposes such as the purchase of equipment and materials. Grants cannot be used for operations, program costs, salaries or personnel. Proposed projects can include:

• Streetscape, street furniture, pedestrian enhancements and recreational improvements;
• Signage, banners and way-finding systems;
• Commercial façade improvements and more.

The maximum grant amount is $100,000. Successful applicants will have up to one year from the date of the executed grant agreement to complete the project and expend the grant funds. The Community Impact Grant Program requires a match from non-Prince George’s County government sources, which can include both in-kind and cash contributions.

For more information, contact Andrea Anderson at ADAnderson@co.pg.md.us or visit the Redevelopment Authority website to review the application at: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3535/Community-Impact-Grants