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MarylandSB 02832026 Regular SessionSenate
Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025
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Major funding for D.C.-area transit
The state provides $167 million to improve WMATA buses, trains, and stations. The money pays for upgrades and capital maintenance. Riders may see more reliable service across the region.
2028 state bonds for projects
Beginning June 1, 2028, the Board of Public Works can issue up to $230,424,000 in state general obligation bonds. The money pays for listed capital projects after Board approval. This keeps state investment flowing to buildings and infrastructure.
State bond borrowing for capital projects
The law authorizes state bond borrowing for capital projects. It sets totals of about $1.08 billion (2020), $1.03 billion (2021), $1.17 billion (2023), $1.80 billion (2024), and $1.76 billion (2025). Beginning June 1, 2029, the Board of Public Works may issue up to $36.349 million more. Bonds are general‑obligation and issued under state finance rules, with spending approved by the Board.
2026 state borrowing for projects, with cap
The state borrows about $1.85 billion in 2026 for buildings, schools, and other capital projects. The law also caps net new debt from this Act at $1.75 billion. It authorizes $5 million in bond premium proceeds. These limits control how much the state can add to its debt this year.
Past bond loan totals set and adjusted
The law sets or confirms bond amounts for earlier years: 2017 ($1.083 billion), 2018 ($1.082 billion), 2019 ($1.081 billion), and 2022 ($1.176 billion). It also trims prior authorizations: 2014 down $75,000, 2015 down $342,832, and 2016 down $991,600. These changes lock in statewide borrowing totals for those loan years.
Cheaper state mortgages and gap loans
The law provides $20 million for below‑market mortgages for low‑ and moderate‑income homebuyers. It also funds $10 million for appraisal gap loans that help cover the shortfall between a mortgage and post‑renovation value on distressed properties. Developers and homeowners can apply under state housing program rules.
Grants to boost small businesses
The law funds main street and small business growth. It provides $5.05 million for storefront facade upgrades statewide and $50,000 for Montgomery County’s facade program. It adds $10 million for the Neighborhood Business Development Program in designated areas. It funds local business spaces, including $1.5 million for a Cheverly Hill food hall, $150,000 for Long Branch retail expansion, $50,000 for a Caroline Business Resource Center, $50,000 for Inncuvate Innovation Studio upgrades, and $150,000 for Westernport redevelopment. TEDCO gets $2 million for regenerative medicine and advanced manufacturing projects.
Help for farms and local markets
Farmers can get state help to cut runoff. The law provides $8 million to the Agricultural Cost‑Share Program for conservation practices. It also gives $5,000 to improve vendor sheds at the Olney Farmers Market and $100,000 for capital work at SpringForward Farms in Howard County.
2028 funds for major state facilities
Beginning June 1, 2028, the law releases bond funds for key State projects: $26.346 million to finish the Supreme Court of Maryland building, $40.206 million for residences and student facilities at the Maryland School for the Deaf, $4.766 million for Clifton T. Perkins Hospital renovations, and $2.133 million for Roxbury prison security upgrades. The Board of Public Works must approve spending.
Big local redevelopment and stadium work
The law invests in major local projects. It provides $10,000,000 to PGC Vision to build mixed‑use community space in Suitland. It also gives $5,000,000 to the City of Aberdeen to expand and upgrade Ripken Stadium. These projects support community space and local economic activity.
Community centers and neighborhood upgrades
The law funds local revitalization and community services. It includes $2.5 million to improve Security Square Mall and $2 million to relocate and realign Kloman Street in Baltimore. It gives $1.5 million to renovate the Pikesville Armory and $1.5 million for CASA welcome center facilities statewide. Other grants support a new St. Michaels Community Center, Roca Baltimore building repairs, a commercial kitchen for Food 4 Maryland, upgrades at Friends House Retirement Community, and renovations at American Legion Post 47.
County redevelopment in White Oak and Suitland
The law funds major local redevelopment. Montgomery County gets $15 million for White Oak infrastructure and $2.5 million to redevelop the former GEICO headquarters site. Prince George’s County gets $10 million for mixed‑use community space in Suitland–Silver Hill. These projects support housing, jobs, and community services.
Grants for museums and cultural spaces
The law invests in arts, history, and culture sites. It provides $3,000,000 to the B&O Railroad Museum and $1,500,000 to build Young Artists of America’s new headquarters. It also funds the Annapolis Maritime Museum, MedChi Museum, Riverworks Art Center, and a heritage trail at the Sugarland Dorsey site. These capital grants pay for design, construction, and equipment.
Innovation and downtown revitalization projects funded
The law backs projects that support jobs and local growth. It provides $10,000,000 for the Capital of Quantum Initiative and $1,000,000 for secure facilities in St. Mary’s County. It funds $500,000 for the Prince George’s Gateway Development Authority, $500,000 to revitalize the Historic Howard Hotel area in Elkton, and $250,000 for Shawan Downs racing improvements. These one-time grants pay for planning, construction, and equipment.
More funding for arts and museums
The law invests in arts and cultural places across Maryland. It funds the Maryland Arts Capital Grant Program with $3 million. Major projects include $5 million for the National Aquarium, $4.75 million for the Maryland Zoo, $1.45 million for the Baltimore Museum of Art, and $1.25 million for Port Discovery. It also supports the Maryland Science Center, the Baltimore Streetcar Museum, the SS John Brown Liberty Ship, a Revolutionary War memorial, Olney Theatre, the Maryland Jewish Experience, Clifton House, the Allegany County Historical Society, and a pottery studio at Friends House.
New animal health lab in Salisbury
The law gives $1,074,000 to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The money finishes and equips a replacement animal health lab in Salisbury. The authorization cannot end before June 1, 2028. This supports animal health testing for the region.
Parks and recreation centers upgraded
The law improves local parks, fields, pools, and recreation centers. Examples include $500,000 for Solo Gibbs Recreation Center (Baltimore City) and $500,000 for Calverton Swim Club (Montgomery County). It invests $400,000 for an indoor baseball training facility and $400,000 and $450,000 for Falls Road Local Park with ADA upgrades. Northwest Branch Park gets $250,000 and $500,000 for field lighting and infrastructure. It also replaces bleachers ($500,000) and kitchen equipment ($264,000) at county recreation centers.
Support for community and faith facilities
The law funds local community spaces and services. Examples include $500,000 for the Chaney Cares Community Center, $150,000 for Sheppard Pratt’s residential rehab facilities, and $200,000 for security and facility upgrades at Temple Emanuel. It also supports the Upcounty Hub expansion, KEYS Community Healing Center, Indian Cultural Association offices, the Clarksburg Yard project, Ancient Oaks site work, Laurel facilities, and Food & Friends infrastructure. These are one-time grants for building and equipping facilities.
More funding for clean water and floods
Maryland funds clean water and flood projects. It puts $50 million into Bay wastewater upgrades and adds money for drinking water and water quality loan funds. It helps local governments meet their share of wastewater costs and funds water‑supply projects. The state also gives grants for flood control, warning systems, and buying or moving buildings at risk.
More money for parks and playgrounds
The law invests in public parks and play spaces. It provides $5 million statewide for community parks and playground grants. It funds a new inclusive playground at Janes Island State Park ($500,000). It replaces or builds playgrounds at Edgewood Elementary, Queensbury Park, and Leith Walk Elementary, and creates a new tot lot in Anne Arundel County. It also funds work at Maplewood Alta–Vista Local Park, major upgrades at Dinosaur Park ($2 million), the Hard Bargain Farm environmental campus ($300,000), and the Suitland Cultural Arts project ($1 million).
Upgrades to pools, fields, and camps
The law funds local recreation and camp facilities. It pays for pool upgrades at Oxon Hill ($500,000), 4M Swim Club ($20,000), and a pool bubble in Poolesville ($50,000). It improves sports fields at the Lanham Boys and Girls Club ($350,000) and Braden Field in Greenbelt ($1 million). It invests in Gunpowder Golf Course ($2 million) and expands the Camp Fairlee dining hall ($450,000). These are one‑time capital grants for the named projects.
More funding for community mental health
The law funds clinics and treatment sites that expand mental health, addiction, and primary care. It sets aside $20 million for youth behavioral health facilities in Prince George’s County and $15 million for Sheppard Pratt to buy a site for an in‑patient facility, with funds recaptured if approvals are not obtained by June 1, 2029. It adds $10 million for community behavioral health facilities statewide and $3.5 million for Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also funds specific projects, including a Sheppard Pratt Catonsville hub, Towson campus upgrades, Ashley Addiction, a pediatric psychiatric unit at Johns Hopkins, and a community dental clinic in Mondawmin.
Baltimore neighborhood revitalization grants
The state provides $20 million for the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative. The money funds housing rehab and community projects in parts of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County. Of that, $5.95 million is set aside for specific named projects listed in the law.
Baltimore-area neighborhood revitalization funds
The law provides $20.5 million for the Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative. The money funds grants and loans to community development groups for projects in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County. The state also supports additional neighborhood revitalization through the Community Legacy Program under state housing rules.
More funding for rental housing
The law adds money to build and preserve affordable rentals. It credits $8 million to the Partnership Rental Housing Fund. It also funds rental housing programs with $13.8 million, $8.8 million, and $8,803,594. Programs follow state income and program rules for low- and moderate‑income renters.
College and university building projects
The law funds higher‑ed projects. Community colleges receive $68,515,000 for construction and equipment, including Chesapeake College, Montgomery College Germantown, and Prince George’s Community College. Morgan State receives $55,551,000 to finish the New Science Center and $13,039,000 for a new electrical substation and upgrades; some work may proceed before all funds are in place. Baltimore City Community College receives $3,984,000 to create a Learning Commons. Montgomery College receives $40,000 for nursing center infrastructure. The Board of Public Works must approve spending.
College buildings and campus power upgrades
The Community College Construction Grant Program gets $25.78 million: $8.27 million for CCBC Catonsville’s Student Services Center and $17.51 million for a new center at Montgomery College Germantown. Morgan State gets $1.92 million to complete a new electrical substation and related upgrades. The University of Maryland, Baltimore gets $13.16 million for a central electric substation and related projects. Spending for these projects needs Board of Public Works approval, and the UMB authorization remains active at least until June 1, 2028.
College campus construction and upgrades
The law invests over $100 million to build and equip the new Science Center at Morgan State and upgrade its power systems. It continues design at Morgan State’s Carter–Grant–Wilson building and supports facility repairs at community colleges statewide. St. Mary’s College gets $12.3 million for a new academic building and auditorium, with work allowed to start before all funds are in place. Stevenson University can receive up to $2.9 million, matching dollar‑for‑dollar what it raises.
More buildings and housing at UMD
The law invests in the University of Maryland, College Park. It provides $29,315,000 for the Health and Human Sciences Complex and $13,110,000 to finish Zupnik Hall for engineering. It adds $10,000,000 to repair the Xfinity Center roof and $5,000,000 for new graduate student housing. Work on the health complex may continue before all funds are appropriated.
More funding for community college buildings
The state provides $56,685,000 to help counties buy land, design, build, renovate, and equip community college facilities. Baltimore City Community College gets $9,790,000 to design and start a Learning Commons. BCCC also receives $1,000,000 for campus repairs and systems upgrades. Some projects may start before all funding is in place.
More funding for schools and youth
The law expands and upgrades learning spaces for kids and teens. It provides $5 million for Kennedy Krieger’s Eastern Shore school program and $750,000 for its LEAP program in Baltimore. It gives $1 million to Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School for facilities and an athletics center, $200,000 to NorthBay Education, and $375,000 to renovate the MedStar Montgomery Community Learning Center.
New UMB health and social work buildings
The law funds two projects at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. It provides $43,732,000 to finish and equip a new School of Social Work building. It adds $862,000 to complete a dental ambulatory surgery center. These projects expand training space and clinical capacity on campus.
Upgrades at Maryland public universities
The law funds campus upgrades at public universities. Examples include $21,973,000 to finish Towson’s Smith Hall, $9,087,000 to complete UMBC’s Sherman Hall renovation, and $2,000,000 for a new residence hall at Coppin State. It also funds $1,000,000 to plan UMES’s new School of Veterinary Medicine and $500,000 to buy a University of Baltimore property. Other projects include St. Mary’s campus work, Salisbury’s Student Services Center, UMGC design planning, Frostburg’s baseball complex, and USM deferred maintenance.
Statewide school construction and broadband funds
The law funds $300,000,000 to build and improve public school buildings statewide. It also covers fiber and broadband work that qualifies for E‑rate. Another $70,000,000 goes to the Nancy K. Kopp fund, split by county, with no local match required. A further $80,000,000 supports fast‑growing districts or those with many portable classrooms. Of the first $60,000,000, $4,500,000 goes to the top growth county and the rest is shared by eligible districts using enrollment formulas.
State property tax backs bond debt
The law sets an annual state property tax to pay bond principal and interest. Property owners pay whatever rate is needed until the bonds are paid off. Some bond series start this tax obligation on June 1, 2028 and June 1, 2029. Each bond issue must be paid off within 15 years.
Cuts to parks, waterway, and local projects
Some capital funds are reduced or removed. Program Open Space bond funding is set to $0, removing $49.775 million. Waterway Improvement projects drop to $7,011,156 (from $13,068,000). The State Water and Sewer allocation for State institutions falls to $3,162,000 (from $11,115,000). Baltimore’s central library gets $4,244,643 (down $586,357). Several local grants are eliminated, including Rockville Science Center ($75,000), Armory Plaza ($100,000), Lisbon Volunteer Fire ($125,000), Greenbelt Station Trail ($75,000), Riverfront Park Trail in Laurel ($50,000), and Rockville Welcome Center ($100,000). The Inner Harbor Promenade grant is reduced to $34.4 million (down $600,000).
Matching money rules for state grants
The law requires grantees to put up matching money before the state pays matching grants. The match must be the lesser of the state grant or the amount the Board of Public Works certifies. Matching money cannot come from state funds. Except as otherwise allowed, it cannot be real property, in‑kind support, or money spent before this law took effect.
Several prior local capital grants canceled
The law cancels or reduces many earlier capital authorizations. It sets Rural Legacy to $0, removing $13.4 million for conservation easements. It cancels $3.25 million for the Germantown Volunteer Fire Department and $3 million for Frostburg’s Challenger Center. It cancels $1 million for Station North in Baltimore and $500,000 for the Hilton Recreation Center. Other cuts include $500,000 for Mount Airy’s Center Street, $250,000 for Doctors Community Hospital, $250,000 for Laurel’s Stephen P. Turney recreation complex, $150,000 for Bowie State MARC area infrastructure, $100,000 for Le Mondo, $82,000 for North County High’s field house, and $50,000 each for the Cumberland YMCA pool and the Northeast Family Life Center. The Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center education expansion drops to $402,868 from $2.55 million.
Cuts to campus building projects
Morgan State’s Health and Human Services Building, Phase II, is cut by $3 million to $57.604 million. St. Mary’s College receives $3.441 million, down from $3.6 million. The Southern Maryland Studies Center grant is removed and set to $0.
Stricter timelines and rules for capital funds
The law tightens how capital funds are managed. Spending authority for a project ends 1 year after it is finished, abandoned, or accepted. State debt authorizations end after 7 years unless exceptions apply. If no bonds were issued and an authorization ends, the unissued bonds are canceled. Unspent capital money does not revert at year‑end and can be carried forward with Board of Public Works approval, but only for capital uses. The Board can approve grants despite minor naming or description errors, after notice to the Office of Policy Analysis. Funds cannot support essentially religious activities, and some prior sections are repealed. These changes apply retroactively to how past authorizations are interpreted.
Mixed changes to community development funds
The National Capital Strategic Economic Development Fund rises to $20.05 million. The Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund rises to $10 million, with $2.15 million for targeted community grants. The Strategic Demolition Fund drops from $60 million to $17.79 million. These changes shift how much money is available for neighborhood projects.
Bond premiums, advances, and deadlines
For bond sales in FY2024–FY2027, the Treasurer decides how much premium goes to the Annuity Bond Fund. With Board approval, any leftover premium can be spent on listed public purposes. The Comptroller can advance money to projects and must later cover it in the next bond sale. When cash bond proceeds are assigned to a loan, the loan’s principal is reduced by that cash. All money from this Act must be spent or encumbered by June 1, 2033, or it is canceled.
Legislative staff parking spaces protected
General Services cannot cut the number of parking spaces for General Assembly staff below the total set on April 11, 2005 in the listed facilities. Any reduction needs written approval from the Senate President and House Speaker.
Reserved parking for Assembly staff
At least 250 parking spaces are reserved year‑round for Maryland General Assembly employees. From January 1 through May 1, those spaces are for Assembly employees only. The spaces must be offered on the best financial terms given to any state agency.
Accessibility upgrades at state buildings
The state provides $1,124,000 to design and build accessibility upgrades at state‑owned facilities. The work makes buildings easier to use for people with disabilities.
Anne Arundel community halls get repairs
The law funds local facilities in Anne Arundel County. It provides $100,000 to American Legion Cook–Pinkney Post 141. It provides $100,000 to the county’s Community Action Agency for facility upgrades. It also provides $37,250 to Deale Elks Lodge for ADA bathroom upgrades and other work.
Anne Arundel school, park, and library grants
Anne Arundel groups get one-time capital grants. The county food bank gets $200,000 for a new facility. The public library gets $225,000 for upgrades like privacy pods and signage. Schools and parks receive funds: $200,000 for Chesapeake High’s field house, $78,000 for Bluewater Playground, and $25,000 for the Arundel Middle marquee. Other community sites get help, including $35,000 for ADA bathrooms at Deale Elks and $20,000 for a museum roof. New Village Academy gets $100,000 for a community café and gathering space.
Arts, museums, and historic sites
The State funds arts venues and heritage sites. Strathmore Hall gets $1.35 million to replace its roof, and Adventure Theatre gets $50,000 to upgrade its lobby. Grants also support the Great Frederick Fair ($350,000), the Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center ($50,000), and the Richardson Maritime Museum ($80,000). Historic Christ Church ($25,000), Christ Church Parish Kent Island ($75,000), and the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project ($300,000) also receive funds.
Baltimore City community spaces get upgrades
The law provides many one-time grants to improve community spaces in Baltimore City. Examples include $250,000 to create The Forge community space, $200,000 to build the Lakewood Elementary schoolyard playground, and $125,000 for an early childhood community center in South Baltimore. It also funds parks, murals, youth centers, and building repairs at neighborhood groups and churches, such as a $100,000 grant for O’Donnell Square Park and $30,000 to replace an outdated church HVAC. These projects add safe places to gather, play, and learn across city neighborhoods.
Baltimore County parks and community projects
The law pays for local parks, community sites, and services in Baltimore County. Examples include $300,000 to renovate Banneker Historical Park and the Trolley Line No. 9 trail, and $100,000 to improve the Glyndon Station Park playground. It also provides $100,000 for the Catonsville Emergency Assistance Food Pantry, $50,000 for the AAPI Community Center, and $40,000 to renew the floor at the American Legion hall. Prospect Hill Cemetery receives $150,000 for preservation, and Relay Children’s Center gets $150,000 for repairs.
Baltimore County parks, library, and Main Street
The law funds community spaces in Baltimore County. It provides $75,000 to renovate the Banneker Historical Park trail and $100,000 for Woodlawn Memorial Park. It provides $200,000 to build the New Essex Library Branch. It also provides $200,000 to improve 234 Main Street in Reisterstown.
Baltimore market redevelopment funding
The law gives $2,000,000 to redevelop the North Avenue Market in Baltimore City. The grant funds planning, construction, and equipment. The project supports local vendors and jobs along the corridor.
Better community centers and service hubs
The law upgrades community and service centers. It gives $170,000 to the YWCA Community Center in Anne Arundel County and $100,000 to the White Rose Foundation Service Center. It funds improvements at the Maji Community Center and $25,000 to expand local food-security space in southern Prince George’s County. It also provides $50,000 for Intrepid Hope University facilities. Funds cover planning, renovation, site work, and equipment. These are one-time local grants.
Better local parks, trails, and fairgrounds
The law upgrades parks, trails, and fairgrounds. It replaces a playground and adds ADA access at Falls Road Park, improves the Metropolitan Branch Trail in Takoma Park, fixes trails and a bridge at Font Hill Wetland Park, and builds a permanent stage roof at The Great Frederick Fair.
Better parks, fields, and playgrounds
The law upgrades local parks and public spaces. It provides $100,000 for O’Donnell Square Park and $75,000 for safety work at Federal Hill Park. It adds $100,000 for Montgomery County park fields, $50,000 to replace the Seneca Harbor playground, and $10,000 for a Bacontown Park trail. Families and park users get better, safer outdoor spaces.
Better transit access and bike paths
The law funds easier, safer trips. Montgomery County gets $500,000 to build the North Bethesda Metro Station northern entrance. It also gets $750,000 to design and build the Martin Lane shared-use path. These projects improve walking, biking, and transit connections.
Bridge repairs, port work, noise relief
The law funds transportation and neighborhood projects. Cambridge gets $2 million for five bridge projects. The port’s North Locust Point Terminal gets $5 million for infrastructure work. The Fox Valley Estates neighborhood gets $2.5 million for MD 32 noise mitigation. These projects improve safety, freight flow, and quality of life.
Cheverly water and tower relocation
Prince George’s County’s redevelopment authority receives funding to remove the Cheverly water tower. The money also pays to remove and move communication towers. This supports local infrastructure changes and site work.
Community arts and recreation in small counties
The law supports arts, food access, and outdoor recreation across several smaller counties. It provides $25,000 for the North Beach Black Box Theatre in Calvert County and $50,000 for Aaron’s Place food hub in Caroline County. In Carroll County, Mount Airy gets $50,000 to renovate the historic Flat Iron Building. In Cecil County, the Girl Scouts receive $100,000 for Camp Conowingo, and the Fair Hill Nature Center gets $250,000 for a new playscape.
Design funds for military maintenance shop
The Maryland Military Department gets $1.55 million to start designing a maintenance shop in Havre de Grace. The authorization remains active at least until June 1, 2028. This funds design work for state military operations.
Design starts for military shop
The law provides $500,000 to begin design of a new vehicle maintenance shop in Hagerstown for the Military Department. The money funds initial design work for the facility.
Design work for Hagerstown prison security
The law provides $1,155,000 to design new perimeter fencing and security systems at MCI–Hagerstown. This funding covers planning and design only. It upgrades security infrastructure at that facility.
Design work for new youth center
The state funds design for a new youth treatment center at Cheltenham. The facility will serve male and female youths. The project supports better planning for rehabilitation services.
Faster contracting and grant oversight
The Department of General Services must, by July 1 each year, report any DGS‑funded miscellaneous capital grants that are at least 3 years old with no Board‑approved contract and no money encumbered. The Board of Public Works may approve contracts and obligate funds as each section of this Act takes effect. Most of the Act starts June 1, 2026; Section 13 on June 1, 2027; Section 14 on June 1, 2028; and Section 15 on June 1, 2029.
Fire and police upgrades in Caroline, Carroll
The law strengthens local public safety in two counties. Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company in Caroline County gets $50,000 to replace outdated extrication gear. The Town of Greensboro receives $50,000 to renovate its police department. Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company in Carroll County gets $150,000 to refurbish a first-line fire engine and extend its service life.
Fire station and jail design funds
Local public safety facilities get capital support. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department receives $1.4 million to build and equip a fire station and community center. Queen Anne’s County gets $200,000 to start design of a new detention center, with an equal non‑State match required.
Fixes to theater and church buildings
The law repairs cultural and faith facilities. It provides $150,000 to fix roof and wall issues at St. Mark’s on the Hill Church (Baltimore County). It provides $100,000 to renovate the Westway Theater and community center (Baltimore City).
Grants for Baltimore parks, housing, culture
The law funds small projects across Baltimore City. It upgrades Mount Pleasant Park and East Biddle Street. It expands the Greater Govans CDC facility and the Great Blacks in Wax Museum. It improves CHAI Fallstaff Apartments and builds mixed‑income homes at Rehoboth Place. It also improves the Langston Hughes Community Center and supports We Rise neighborhood upgrades.
Grants for museums and arts spaces
The law funds repairs and upgrades at museums, arts, and heritage sites. Examples include Richardson Maritime Museum, Adventure Theatre, Sandy Spring Museum, the Aberdeen Railroad Heritage Center, and access work at Moses Cemetery and Hall. Grants pay for construction and capital equipment.
Grants for neighborhood centers and parks
The law funds local community projects. Examples include $500,000 for the Park Heights Community Fridge and Workforce Center, $450,000 for a teaching and production kitchen in West Baltimore, and $80,000 for 4M Swim Club facilities. It also funds $100,000 for the Delta Community Center, $250,000 for Darley Park blight work, $200,000 for Drink at the Well’s residential facilities, $250,000 for the East Baltimore initiative, $50,000 for Glen Burnie playground upgrades, and $100,000 for the Elkridge Community and 50+ Center.
Grants to preserve local history
The law preserves historic and cultural sites. It funds $200,000 for the Laurel Cemetery Memorial and $135,000 to preserve Mount Vernon Place Church. It includes $151,000 to renovate the Third Street School site, $150,000 to restore Corwell’s Store, and $20,000 to repair the Galesville Heritage Museum roof. These projects protect local history and community spaces.
Help for food, seniors, and centers
The law supports key community services. It provides $200,000 to build and improve the Catonsville Emergency Assistance food pantry. It gives $200,000 to equip the Spring Bank Senior Resource Center in Frederick County. It funds facility upgrades at Lions Camp Merrick ($40,000) and the Waldorf Elks Lodge ($45,000). Providence of Maryland gets $29,000 for security and lighting, and Fair Havens AME Church gets $37,500 to replace an outdated HVAC system.
Help for local nonprofits and centers
Human service and community groups receive one-time state grants for buildings and equipment. The Light House gets $150,000, Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services gets $325,000, and Moveable Feast gets $200,000 for relocation and expansion. Hicks Hope House receives $50,000. The Korean Community Service Center receives $25,000, and the AAPI Community Center gets $50,000 for infrastructure improvements. Love Wins Movement receives $50,000, and Ashland Community Development Corporation gets $50,000. The funds pay for planning, construction, renovations, site work, and capital equipment.
Heritage memorial and job training centers
The law supports local heritage and workforce projects. It funds a bronze United States Colored Troops memorial in Queen Anne’s County, museum upgrades at Doleman Black Heritage Museum in Washington County, and a Vehicles for Change automotive training center in Washington County. These grants require non‑State matching funds and, if a project affects a historic site, a preservation easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Awards range from $50,000 to $200,000.
Historic sites and memorials funded
The law supports preservation and public art. It gives $75,000 to restore Historic Christ Church in Queen Anne’s County and $120,000 for the Old Masonic Hall in Anne Arundel. It funds $50,000 for an Anonymous Immigrant statue in Baltimore’s Little Italy and $50,000 for a bronze U.S. Colored Troops soldier sculpture in Queen Anne’s County.
Hospital and clinic upgrades funded
The law invests in health facilities. Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center gets $10 million for a new obstetrical care tower and other upgrades in Prince George’s County. Asian American Healthcare in Howard County gets $200,000 for facility improvements. These projects expand care capacity and access.
Hubs for research and redevelopment
The law backs new spaces for innovation and local business activity. It funds $330,000 for an Innovative Center for Autonomous Systems, $500,000 for Westside Open Works in Baltimore, and $200,000 for the Restored Hope Redevelopment Project. These sites support testing, makerspace work, and neighborhood redevelopment that can attract jobs.
Improved ride stops at Leisure World
The law funds the Leisure World Next Ride Stops Initiative in Montgomery County. It pays to improve local ride stops and transit access. This is a one-time capital grant.
Improvements for veterans and community groups
Several community and member groups receive state capital help. VFW Post 9619 gets $57,500 for facility work. Peerless Rens Club receives $150,000 for safety and accessibility. The Womans Club of Laurel gets $25,000 for infrastructure, including a furnace. The Security Woodlawn Business Association receives $100,000 for headquarters repairs. Gentle Giants Center for Connection receives $250,000, and Fidos for Freedom receives $600,000 for site upgrades, including parking. Grants pay for planning, construction, renovations, site work, and equipment.
Improvements to animal care and rescue
The law upgrades animal care and rescue facilities. It funds the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, a training facility at the Humane Society of Harford County, and the Gentle Giants Center for Connection. Grants pay for construction and equipment.
Improvements to parks and playgrounds
The law funds upgrades to local parks and outdoor spaces. Examples include $800,000 to modernize Byron Memorial Park and $2,535,000 to add solar power in Montgomery Parks. It also gives $200,000 for Wilmer’s Park and $150,000 for solar‑powered drinking fountains in Howard County. An inclusive playground at Janes Island State Park is listed but receives no money in this law. Money can pay for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
Local broadband build and studio space
The law supports local tech and connectivity. It gives $1,000,000 to the City of Westminster to install or improve fiber internet. It also lists a virtual production studio project in Prince George’s County at $0 in this act.
Local fire stations and emergency power
The law funds volunteer fire stations outside the D.C. region. It renovates the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department building in St. Mary’s County and upgrades the Cordova Volunteer Firemen’s Association site in Talbot County, including a permanent whole‑building generator. These grants require non‑State matching funds and, if a project affects a historic site, a preservation easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Awards are $60,000 and $200,000.
Local public works and transit facilities
The law funds local service facilities. It provides $150,000 to build a new public works building in Morningside and $25,000 for the Silver Spring/Bethesda Ride On depot. These funds support planning, construction, and equipment at these sites.
Lower Shore park, recycling, and community center
The law invests in Lower Shore facilities. It provides $150,000 to the Epoch Dream Center in Wicomico County for building improvements. It provides $75,000 for Fruitland Recreational Park and $50,000 to expand Worcester County’s recycling facility.
Montgomery parks and community upgrades
The law funds local parks, arts, and community sites across Montgomery County. It pays for work at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Olney Manor Park, Wheaton Forest Park, and Theater Pond. It also supports the Pride Center hub, Riverworks Art Center, Sandy Spring Museum, and a pedestrian bridge in Rockville. Money helps Sheppard Pratt Rockville School, a daycare and solar resiliency project, a pool bubble in Poolesville, and capital work at Rockland House. Grants range from $30,000 to $200,000 and must be used for land, design, construction, repairs, site work, or equipment.
Montgomery parks, trails, and pool fixes
The law funds local recreation in Montgomery County. It gives $50,000 to renovate Theater Pond at South Valley Park and $150,000 for a pedestrian bridge between Twinbrook and Dogwood Parks. It provides $250,000 to upgrade the Washington Grove playground and $100,000 to enclose or improve the Western Montgomery County pool. It also gives $45,000 to upgrade the Waredaca Pony Club Center with climate resilience features.
More funding for art, museums, parks
The law supports public art, museums, and parks. It funds $1,000,000 for public art at University Town Center and $250,000 for the Hyattsville Mural Wall. It provides $1,000,000 for Historic Ships in Baltimore, $100,000 for the Great Blacks in Wax Museum, and $200,000 for the Sandy Spring Museum. It also funds $150,000 for Olney Manor Park’s ADA picnic shelter and parking. Money can pay for planning, installation, construction, site work, and equipment.
More funding for community centers
The law gives one-time State grants to build and improve community hubs. Examples include $470,000 for the Montgomery County Pride Center and $215,000 for The Sanctuary Collective in Baltimore City. It also funds New Market Town Hall ($292,000), the Muslim Community Center kitchen ($100,000), Ferndale Community Club ($125,000), Delta Community Center ($200,000), Zeta Sigma Community Center ($100,000), and the Irvington Center for Social Impact ($250,000). These grants pay for planning, construction, repairs, and equipment.
More funding for local parks
The law funds park and recreation projects across Maryland. Examples include $2 million for a Bel Air community park, $1 million to improve the Solo Gibbs Recreation Center, $500,000 for Olney Boys and Girls fields, and $500,000 for the Schucks Road Regional Complex. Fruitland Park gets $75,000 and the Mason Dixon Athletic Complex gets $150,000. Some projects require a local match and, if a historic site is affected, a preservation easement.
More funding to preserve historic places
The law adds $5,000,000 for the Maryland Historical Trust to protect places important to African American history. It also provides $1,035,000 for preservation and museum help, including $35,000 for Salem United Methodist Church in Brookeville. Named site projects get one-time grants: Garrett–Jacobs Mansion ($250,000), Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River Museum ($39,000), Historic Howes Farm Barn ($50,000), C&O Canal culverts ($150,000), Prospect Hill Cemetery in Towson ($250,000), and the Greenbelt Museum Visitor and Education Center ($300,000). Baltimore Center Stage receives $150,000 for capital work. These grants pay for planning, repairs, site work, and equipment.
More funds for youth clubs and PAL
The State funds youth clubs and after-school spaces. Boys & Girls Clubs get $1,000,000 for the Laurel Clubhouse and $1,000,000 for the New Carrollton Clubhouse. The Carver Center Boys & Girls Club gets $100,000. The Police Athletic League gets $100,000 each for new boxing and after-school spaces at District VI and District III stations.
More help for historic sites
The law provides $1,000,000 for the African American Heritage Preservation Grant Program and $600,000 for the Maryland Historical Trust Capital Grant Fund, both authorized through at least June 1, 2028. It also funds Historic St. Mary’s City: $925,000 for site improvements and $420,000 to continue design for a new Education and Artisan Center.
More help for veteran facilities
The law funds three veteran-focused projects. It gives money to build and equip Veterans House of Hope in Cecil County. It repairs and equips the VFW Post 3285 in Frederick County. It also upgrades the Havre de Grace Living War Memorial and Museum. Funds must be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
More support for food and health
The law funds local food and health projects. It includes $150,000 for Manna Food Center, $100,000 for a Luminis Health bloodmobile, and $50,000 to expand a STATDC food bank. It also gives $250,000 to improve a church food distribution center and $125,000 to renovate a wellness and respite house. These projects expand food access and basic health support in the communities they serve.
Museums and memorials get funding
The law funds cultural sites and history projects. It gives $1,000,000 to build and equip the Springsong Museum (Montgomery County). The Montgomery County History Center receives $250,000 and $350,000. It provides $170,000 for the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum and $200,000 for the Laurel Cemetery Memorial. It also funds the Maryland Canna Cultural Center ($100,000 and $200,000) and a $50,000 statue honoring immigrants in Baltimore City.
New and upgraded EMS and fire facilities
The law funds local emergency response sites. Somerset County gets money to build a new EMS facility. Volunteer fire companies in Bowleys Quarters, Maugansville, and Flintstone receive capital funds. Wisp Resort upgrades its ski patrol headquarters for patient care. These projects strengthen local emergency response.
New funding for arts and history sites
The law invests in arts, culture, and historic places. It funds the Richardson Maritime Museum and Heritage Frederick’s archival facility. It supports Adventure Theatre’s lobby and theatre upgrades and the Maryland Canna Cultural Center. It repairs failing historic culverts along the C&O Canal and converts the Historic Howes Farm Barn into a community center. It also funds the Agriculture Cultural Center at West Friendship Park. Funds must be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
New funding for community centers
The law renovates and equips community spaces. It funds $200,000 for the Noor Center, $150,000 for a Kappa Alpha Psi youth and community center, and $75,000 for an Ashburton community coffee house and meeting space. It provides $50,000 for The Heights Center space, $50,000 for Identity Inc. facilities in Gaithersburg, $50,000 for Knott Lodge, and $75,000 for a ministry house renovation. These facilities support local programs, classes, and gatherings.
New funding for police and fire
The law supports local public safety facilities. It provides $1.25 million for the Olney Satellite Police Station and community facility. It also gives $750,000 to improve buildings and equipment at the Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department.
New security fence at Roxbury prison
The law provides $1.511 million to replace the perimeter fence and upgrade security systems at Roxbury Correctional Institution. Work may continue before all funds are in place.
New State Police barrack in Forestville
Beginning June 1, 2028, the law provides $884,000 to complete a replacement State Police barrack and garage for Barrack L in Forestville. The Board of Public Works must approve the spending.
No retroactive rules on old grants
New or changed rules for reporting and ending grants apply only to future grants. Miscellaneous capital grants authorized before this law took effect are not subject to the new rules.
Oakland Volunteer Fire building improvements
The law provides capital funds to improve the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department building in Garrett County. The grant pays for repairs and equipment to support local emergency services.
Police station and flood safety funds
The law funds public safety and flood resilience. Montgomery County receives $500,000 and $1,500,000 to build and equip the 4th District Police Station. The Town of Elkton gets $100,000 for heavy rain and flood warning and mitigation systems.
Prince George’s civic halls and community spaces
The law upgrades community and training spaces in Prince George’s County. It funds work at the Gateway Arts Center, Intrepid Hope University facilities, Lake Arbor Foundation, Mission of Love job‑training facilities and mobile kitchen, The Heights Center, the White Rose Service Center, and the Camp Springs Elks Lodge. These grants require non‑State matching funds and, if a project affects a historic site, a preservation easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Awards range from $25,000 to $150,000.
Prince George’s community and care centers
The law strengthens local service hubs. It gives $100,000 to Hyattsville for an economic mobility and workforce center. It provides $300,000 to Laurel Don’t Rest on your Laurels and $200,000 to the MUG Umbrella Care Center for facility work. It gives $10,000 to Men of Beechtree for capacity and equipment. It also funds the Diamond Foundation, including $100,000 to upgrade its property.
Prince George’s food banks and care centers
The law funds food support and care centers in Prince George’s County. It invests in facility upgrades for Manna Food Center and STATDC Global Solutions Food Bank, and a food‑insecurity site in southern Prince George’s. It upgrades the Caring Connections intergenerational day center and the MUG Umbrella Care Center. It also renovates the Lancaster II group home. These grants require non‑State matching funds and, if a project affects a historic site, a preservation easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Awards range from $25,000 to $150,000.
Prince George’s health and recreation facilities
The law funds health and recreation projects in Prince George’s County. It supports a Calcium Score Testing education program, a Luminis Health bloodmobile, and upgrades at Rollingcrest–Chillum and the Southern Area aquatics and recreation centers. It also renovates neighborhood basketball courts. These grants require non‑State matching funds and, if work affects a historic site, a preservation easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Awards range from $30,000 to $250,000.
Prince George’s Legion and Elks hall repairs
The state supports local veterans and fraternal halls. It gives $25,000 to the Brandywine American Legion post for facility and parking lot work. It provides $50,000 to the Camp Springs Elks Lodge for exterior plumbing renovations.
Prince George’s pools, parks, and fields
The state invests in recreation across Prince George’s County. It gives $250,000 for the Harland Street Pool property and $150,000 to continue renovations at the Oxon Hill outdoor Olympic pool. It provides $175,000 for the Rollingcrest–Chillum Community and Aquatics Center and $250,000 for Wilmer’s Park. It also funds $125,000 for Sasscer Field for the Marlboro Boys’ and Girls’ Club.
Prince George’s safety and stormwater projects
The law funds public safety and flood‑control work in Prince George’s County. It supports the Sheriff’s Lodge public safety resilience and emergency support initiative and the 47th Ave stormwater mitigation project. These grants require non‑State matching funds and, if a project affects a historic site, a preservation easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Each grant is $150,000.
Prince George’s stormwater and town buildings
The law funds neighborhood infrastructure and civic buildings in Prince George’s County. It gives $100,000 to Capitol Heights for a stormwater project and $100,000 to District Heights for local revitalization. It provides $50,000 to improve the Fairmont Heights Town Hall and $200,000 to build and equip a new Morningside Public Works facility.
Prince George’s town and veterans halls
The law improves civic and veterans facilities in Prince George’s County. It funds Fairmont Heights Town Hall upgrades, a new Town Hall in University Park, and capital work at VFW Post No. 9619. These grants require non‑State matching funds and, if a project affects a historic site, a preservation easement to the Maryland Historical Trust. Awards range from $70,000 to $200,000.
Public broadcasting Studio A upgrade
The law provides $8,085,835 to finish design, construction, and equipment for the Studio A renovation and addition at Maryland Public Television. The project updates and expands the public broadcasting studio.
Public safety equipment and stations
Public safety gets targeted upgrades. Annapolis receives $100,000 for a fully confined explosive storage vessel for the Bomb Squad. Prince George’s County Volunteer Marine Fire and Rescue gets $50,000 to improve Station 57. These projects support faster, safer responses.
Recreation fields and centers funded
The State funds local recreation spaces. Montgomery County gets $150,000 for the Long Branch Community Recreation Center and $100,000 for Cider Mill recreational assets, including soccer fields. Camp Attaway in Howard County gets $25,000 to upgrade camp facilities.
Recycling site and animal shelter upgrades
Two small community projects get capital funds. Worcester County receives $50,000 to expand a recycling facility. The Humane Society of Wicomico County receives $50,000 for facility improvements. Each project requires non‑State matching funds and may need a preservation easement if historic property is affected.
Repairs for churches and veteran halls
The law funds small repairs at local gathering places. It gives $45,000 for Shiloh Christian Community Church’s parking and facility work. It provides $20,000 for American Legion Post 109 hall repairs and $50,000 for Post 227 site and parking. Money covers planning, construction, and equipment. These are one-time grants.
Repairs for local fraternal lodges
The law funds building repairs and equipment for two Elks Lodges in Charles County. The grants help the WAC Hughes Elks Lodge No. 1053 and the Waldorf Elks Lodge No. 2421. Funds must be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
Repairs for state parks and sites
The law provides $4 million for the Critical Maintenance Program. The Department of Natural Resources funds planned maintenance and repairs at public‑use facilities on State and local property. This keeps parks and public sites in working order.
Repairs for town halls and community offices
The law upgrades civic and community spaces. It funds the Kaplan Building in Brunswick and the New Market Town Hall. It improves the Indian Cultural Association’s office and supports the Clarksburg Yard community project. The Korean Community Service Center’s Silver Spring office can be reimbursed for eligible costs back to June 1, 2017. Funds must be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
Riverdale Park stormwater fix funded
The Town of Riverdale Park receives $300,000 for the 47th Ave Stormwater Mitigation Project. The grant pays for planning, design, construction, site work, and equipment. The project reduces flooding and improves stormwater control in the neighborhood.
Small grants for Allegany community projects
The law gives Allegany College of Maryland $61,000 for campus facility and ADA upgrades, including Bazarnic Field seating. Bishop Walsh School gets $64,000 for facility work and an athletic field makeover. Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company gets $60,000 to build and equip the new Ellerslie Town Park. These are one-time capital grants for local community spaces.
Street and safety upgrades in Montgomery
Montgomery County receives funds for safer streets. Rockville improves the Stonestreet Corridor. The state funds Route 198 safety work between US 29 and New Hampshire Avenue. It also adds safety beacons on Blackburn Road. These projects help drivers and people walking.
Stronger local public safety facilities
The law funds police and emergency buildings and equipment. It provides $950,000 to replace emergency medical unit systems in Annapolis. It gives $1,300,000 for the Park Police headquarters in Prince George’s County and $500,000 for an early warning system and police station work in Mount Airy. It also provides $100,000, $450,000, and $550,000 for Annapolis Police Department facility improvements. Money can cover planning, construction, repairs, and equipment.
Support for animal rescue facility
The law provides $50,000 to the Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland for renovations and equipment. This helps the nonprofit improve care spaces in Anne Arundel County.
Support for community, child, and adult care
The law supports community centers, childcare, and adult day care spaces. It funds the Frederick Youth Center, Havre de Grace’s STAR Centre, an adult medical day care, and the Upcounty childcare center. It also renovates the Bethesda Transformation Center office. The Korean Community Service Center may be reimbursed for eligible costs paid on or after June 1, 2017.
Support for local farms and food access
The law backs local farms and food access. It funds a greenhouse at Stone View Farm, an Agriculture Cultural Center at West Friendship Park, upgrades at SpringForward Farms in Laurel, the Serenity Community Gardens and Urban Farm, and expansion of So What Else food access facilities.
Support for museums and community centers
The law invests in local cultural and community sites. Examples include $250,000 for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and $500,000 to improve Cross Street Market. It also funds a visitor center in Washington County ($250,000), a multicultural resource center ($123,000), an American Legion post ($150,000), a historic chapel ($65,000), a preservation nonprofit HQ ($550,000), church campus repairs ($90,000), WeAchieve roof work ($450,000), and Warrior Canine Connection facilities ($250,000 and $500,000). Funds may be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
Town water and sewer improvements
The law funds local water and wastewater projects. It gives $600,000 to relocate a well in Chesapeake Beach and $600,000 to upgrade Centreville’s wastewater plant to meet nutrient rules. It also provides $2,070,000 for oyster habitat restoration statewide. Funds pay for design and construction to improve water quality and compliance.
Turner Station flood protection work
The law provides $500,000 to Baltimore County for Turner Station flood resilience. The money pays for planning and construction in Phase 1 to reduce flood risk. Residents and property owners get better protection from flooding.
Upgrade at Garrett County American Legion
The state gives a grant to Proctor Kildow Post No. 71 American Legion. The money pays for planning and capital work, including a roof replacement. The grant supports the post and local veterans.
Upgrade to painters union facility
The law provides $350,000 to improve the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 51 facility in Prince George’s County. Funds cover planning, construction, and equipment for building upgrades that support local workers and programs.
Upgrades at Baltimore County senior and care centers
The law improves key community care sites. It provides $100,000 for electrical and technology upgrades at four senior centers. It provides $50,000 to repair Relay Children’s Center. It provides $53,000 for accessibility upgrades at NCIA and $75,000 for Youth in Transition School campus upgrades. These projects serve seniors, children, and people with disabilities.
Upgrades for town halls and districts
Local governments and business districts get capital funds. The Town of Kensington receives $100,000 for its town hall. The City of Gaithersburg gets $250,000 for the municipal complex. Howard County receives $100,000 for infrastructure at the Kenneth S. Ulman Innovation Hub. The City of Hyattsville receives a grant for its Commercial District Revitalization and Placemaking effort. Funds pay for planning, design, construction, site work, and equipment.
Upgrades for veterans and lodge halls
The law funds building repairs and equipment at local veterans’ and fraternal halls. Examples include roof work at American Legion Post 71 and upgrades at VFW Post 7472 and two Elks lodges. These are one-time capital grants.
Upgrades to community centers in counties
Several counties receive grants for community and nonprofit sites. The law gives $120,000 to Winter Growth’s Montgomery County Center for window replacement and capital work. It provides $150,000 to the Carver Center Boys & Girls Club in St. Mary’s and $82,000 to the HOPE Center in Talbot. It also gives $150,000 to Peerless Rens Club for safety and access upgrades and $100,000 to The Light House for its Safe Harbour Energy expansion in Anne Arundel.
Upgrades to local library, courthouse, town halls
The law funds civic buildings in several counties. La Plata receives money only for a new public library. Charles County gets funds for its Circuit Courthouse. Midland and Hancock receive grants for town hall projects. These upgrades improve public spaces and services.
Upgrades to local parks and fields
The state funds park and recreation fixes across several communities. Grants include Jean Banks Park ($40,000), Johnson’s Local Park ($900,000), Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park ($100,000), and Wheaton Forest Local Park ($460,000). Buddy Attick Park’s path and performance venue get $300,000, and the Park Avenue median park in Baltimore gets $190,000. Greenway Avenue Stadium receives $200,000 for upgrades, and Oakland Youth Baseball fields get $100,000 for restoration. The Greenbelt Community Center elevator is replaced with $200,000. The Anne Arundel County Fair receives $600,000 for facilities and stormwater ponds. These are one-time capital grants for design, construction, repairs, and equipment.
Upgrades to local parks, pools, and trails
The law funds many local recreation projects. Examples include $300,000 to upgrade the Metropolitan Branch Trail in Takoma Park and $575,000 for the Rollingcrest–Chillum Community and Aquatics Center. It also pays for the Patterson Park ice rink, a new Laytonsville town trail, Damascus streetscape work, Watersedge Park bathroom repairs, Camp Potomac improvements, and a new playground in Howard County. These are one-time capital grants for planning, construction, and equipment.
Upgrades to museums and public spaces
The law funds cultural sites and public spaces. Port Discovery Children’s Museum gets $800,000 for capital upgrades. The Ambassador Theater gets $250,000, and Mount Vernon Place Squares get $250,000 for improvements. These projects improve family and visitor experiences.
Upgrades to parks and public spaces
The law improves local parks and public spaces. It provides $1.65 million to revitalize the North and South Squares at Mount Vernon Place. It gives $250,000 for Westport Waterfront Park, including a Black Sox memorial. It funds $100,000 to turn vacant lots into green spaces, $900,000 for the Harris Farm property, and $250,000 for a therapeutic playground.
Upgrades to parks, camps, and playgrounds
The law funds local parks, camps, and sports areas. It improves Lions Camp Merrick and Camp Fairlee’s dining hall. It repaves and replaces a bridge at Font Hill Wetland Park and renovates Johnson’s Local Park. It upgrades soccer fields at Cider Mill and playgrounds with better ADA access at Falls Road Local Park. It also supports the STAR Centre for sports, theatre, arts, and recreation. Funds must be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
Upgrades to state and county police sites
The law funds facility work for law enforcement. Montgomery County gets money for the 4th District Police Station. The State Police continue design at Barrack A in Waterloo and finish construction and a new communications room at Barrack J in Annapolis. These projects support safer and more reliable police operations.
Upgrades to youth clubs and sports
The law invests in youth programs and recreation. It includes $500,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs in Baltimore and $250,000 for the Waldorf Club Park. It funds $250,000 for the Schucks Road Complex (restrooms, Miracle League field, sensory trail) and $50,000 for Linthicum Ferndale field lighting. It also supports a YMCA campus upgrade, a new school auditorium, a new playground in Seneca Harbor, and facilities for therapeutic riding.
Volunteer fire stations and equipment upgrades
The state supports local emergency services. It gives $50,000 to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department for a solar project and other upgrades. It provides $100,000 to the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department, including a new rescue vessel. It also gives $125,000 to Long Meadow Volunteer Fire Company for a second building and $35,000 to Maugansville Goodwill VFC for banquet area improvements.
Water and oyster restoration projects
The law funds key environmental and water projects. It gives $250,000 to Cambridge for the Cambridge Creek Interceptor. It also provides $250,000 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for the oyster restoration center, including solar panels and EV chargers. These are one-time capital grants for design, construction, and equipment.
White Oak infrastructure funding for county
Montgomery County receives a $15 million grant for White Oak infrastructure. The money can pay for land, design, construction, repairs, and equipment. Spending must be approved by the Board of Public Works. This is a one-time county capital grant.
Design work for new girls facility
The state provides $2,182,168 for design and utility easements for a replacement female youth detention facility in Carroll County. The site is on the grounds of the Thomas O’Farrell Youth Center.
Grants for community and youth centers
The law invests in community and youth spaces. It funds youth facility work at B‑Spirit A2Y ($30,000) and upgrades at The Lord’s Church Outreach Center ($355,000) and the Viola Family Support Center ($190,000). It supports the Ivy VINE nonprofit incubator ($250,000), Elks Camp Barrett electrical upgrades ($100,000), and Goshen Farm restoration ($80,000). It funds therapeutic riding facilities, including a septic system ($100,000), a home accessibility facilities project ($120,000), and repairs at B’More Clubhouse ($145,000).
Local water and flood projects funded
The law funds local water and flood control work. It gives $500,000 to Elkton’s water filtration plant. It gives $500,000 for stormwater fixes in Capitol Heights. It gives $1.5 million for flood mitigation projects in Ellicott City. These are one‑time capital grants for the named places.
Middletown wastewater plant upgrade funds
The Town of Middletown gets $600,000 to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant. The grant pays for planning, construction, repairs, and equipment. Local homes and businesses benefit from more reliable service.
New animal health lab in Salisbury
The state provides $11.79 million to finish and equip a replacement animal health lab in Salisbury. The lab supports animal disease testing and helps protect farms and public health. This is a one-time capital appropriation.
Safer sidewalks and transit links funded
The law funds safer walking and neighborhood connections. It gives $100,000 for a pedestrian bridge in Rockville and $400,000 for sidewalks in Edmonston. It provides $325,000 to improve Purple Line neighborhood links in Riverdale Park. It also provides $500,000 for streetscape and public improvements in the Hyattsville area.
Senior center building program extended
The Senior Centers Capital Grant Program stays active through at least June 1, 2028. The law does not list new money in this change.
Statewide public safety radios expanded
The law provides $16.268 million to keep building the Maryland FiRST public safety radio system. The money buys equipment and builds the network so emergency responders can communicate across the state.
Upgrades for local fire and rescue
The law funds fire and rescue facilities in several counties. It provides $100,000 to Hereford Volunteer Fire Company (Baltimore County). It provides $150,000 to refurbish a Hampstead engine and $250,000 to renovate the Manchester department (Carroll County). It provides $100,000 to Water Witch Fire Company (Cecil County) and $75,000 for Salisbury’s Fire Training Building (Wicomico County).
Cancer, heart, and specialty care upgrades
The law funds specialty hospital projects across Maryland. It expands the University of Maryland’s Comprehensive Cancer Center and upgrades heart and vascular care at MedStar Union Memorial. It adds cardiac, interventional radiology, and ICU capacity at several hospitals, with many projects requiring an equal local match. In Prince George’s County, it supports a new Fort Washington health facility and key equipment like anesthesia and endoscopy units. It also funds primary care clinic expansions in Calvert County.
Emergency rooms expanded at many hospitals
The law upgrades emergency departments at hospitals in Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and Anne Arundel County. Projects at Suburban, Mercy, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, Ascension Saint Agnes, and UM Baltimore Washington get planning, construction, and equipment funds. Hospitals must provide an equal match, and the match can include money already spent. These upgrades aim to reduce wait times and improve care during emergencies.
Health and disability facility upgrades
The law funds health and disability-related facilities. The Children’s Inn at NIH gets $50,000 for an elevator in a new residential wing. Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children gets $400,000 to expand the Community School of Maryland. These projects improve access and capacity for families and people with disabilities.
Health and recovery centers get upgrades
The law strengthens local health and recovery sites. It upgrades Providence of Maryland facilities, including security systems and lighting. It expands the Harford County Crisis Recovery Resource Center. It installs an elevator in a new residential wing at The Children’s Inn at NIH. It also expands Heartly House in Frederick County. Funds must be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
Hospital and emergency care upgrades statewide
The law funds major hospital projects across Maryland. It gives $20 million for a new regional medical center in Easton and $5 million to upgrade the Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. It provides $3 million for a new primary and specialty clinic at Capital Region Medical Center and $2.4 million to improve inpatient units at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. It also gives $215,000 for a pediatric sedation unit at Johns Hopkins, which requires an equal match from the hospital.
Hospital and health facility upgrades
The law funds hospital and health facility projects. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center receives $9 million for an Advanced Critical Care Tower and infrastructure. Meritus Health upgrades the Brook Lane Health Services facility. Talbot County gets funds tied to the Eastern Shore Regional Medical Center, including water and sewer work. These projects expand local health care capacity.
Maternal and children’s care upgrades
The law improves maternal and pediatric care in several places. It funds a Family Birthing Center at Ascension Saint Agnes and the Birth Place at Frederick Health. It builds a pediatric pain management center at Children’s National and supports residential care for exceptional children at the Benedictine School. It also funds a new pediatric outpatient hub at Kennedy Krieger in Prince George’s County.
More community clinics and health access
The law invests in local health access. It gives $300,000 to expand Chase Brexton’s Glen Burnie center, including a pharmacy and food pantry. It funds $347,000 for a comprehensive Breast Center at Howard County General Hospital, which requires an equal match and stays authorized through at least June 1, 2028. It also provides $200,000 for a new Anne Arundel County Food Bank facility.
More senior care and aging services sites
The law expands places that serve older adults. It funds a $3 million senior living facility in Frederick County and $818,000 for senior centers statewide through at least June 1, 2028. It adds $300,000 for a PACE center in Prince George’s County and $200,000 for an adult medical day care in Montgomery County. It also gives $745,000 to expand or relocate senior and primary care facilities at UM Baltimore Washington, which requires an equal local match.
More space for local food pantries
The state funds two food pantry projects in Baltimore County. Catonsville Emergency Assistance gets money to build and equip a larger pantry. Christ Villa adds a walk‑in freezer and coolers. These changes increase local food storage and help more families get groceries.
Repairs for shelters and recovery homes
The law improves facilities that serve people in need. It provides $100,000 to repair Saint Martin’s Ministries’ shelter and food pantry in Caroline County, including new roofs. It provides $25,000 to improve a residential recovery support home run by Voices of Hope in Cecil County.
Stronger facilities for seniors and caregivers
The law funds upgrades to senior and adult day care sites. It improves Residences at Vantage Point in Howard County. It renovates the Winter Growth Ruth Keeton Center. It also expands and equips the Haneefiya Adult Medical Day Care Center in Montgomery County. Funds must be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
Support for crisis and recovery centers
The law improves facilities for behavioral health and recovery. It gives $100,000 to replace the HVAC system at Pascal Crisis Services in Anne Arundel County. It provides $150,000 to help build and equip a men’s recovery campus building in Baltimore.
Upgrades to hospitals and care homes
Hospitals and care providers receive capital funds to improve facilities. The law provides $2,000,000 for Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s wound center and $100,000 for the Baltimore Washington Medical Center. It funds support-home upgrades in Allegany County and the Lancaster II group home in Prince George’s County. It also funds design work for demolishing an obsolete RICA dormitory in Baltimore City. Money can pay for planning, construction, equipment, site work, and demolition design. These are one-time grants.
Upgrades to hospitals and clinics
The law funds health facilities to expand care and improve safety. It provides $1,000,000 and $500,000 for a new care tower and upgrades at Shady Grove Medical Center. It gives $50,000 to expand Chase Brexton’s Glen Burnie site with a pharmacy and food pantry and $400,000 to modernize systems at The League for People with Disabilities. It also provides $450,000 for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home EMS facility. Money can be used for planning, construction, renovations, and equipment.
Baltimore parks, centers, and housing upgrades
The law funds several Baltimore projects. It gives $1 million to improve Greenmount Park and athletic fields. It provides $250,000 to upgrade the Baltimore Urban Leadership Community Center and $250,000 for Greenmount Avenue corridor rehab. It also gives $750,000 for the Woodberry Station workforce housing project.
Baltimore vacant homes and shelter projects
The law funds vacant‑home repairs and transitional housing in Baltimore neighborhoods. It supports projects like 1204 Darley Ave. rehab, vacant rowhome renovations in Collington Square (including a $95,000 grant), and several Front Door Initiative grants. It provides $750,000 to A STRONG FOUNDATION for vacant homes in Darley Park, 4x4, and Berea, and $200,000 to create transitional housing at 3403 Fairview Avenue.
Funding for local housing projects
The law gives state capital funds to build and upgrade housing in Baltimore City and Howard County. It funds Waverly Teacher’s Eco‑Village and repairs at the Residences at Vantage Point. These are one-time construction and equipment grants.
Grants for local arts, trails, and centers
The law funds community spaces and local projects. It provides $500,000 each for the Catonsville Armory, Strathmore Hall Performing Arts Center, the Riverdale Park Hiker Biker Trail, the Route 1 public art wall, and the Creative Suitland redevelopment. It also gives $50,000 for the Gaithersburg Municipal Complex.
More funds for affordable and workforce housing
The law invests in building and preserving affordable homes. It credits $5 million to the Housing Innovation Fund and $500,000 to build 10 community land trust homes. It supports local projects like workforce housing at 221 W. Franklin Street in Baltimore, the Historic Howard Hotel redevelopment in Elkton, the Montgomery County Housing Production Fund, and the NonProfit Collaborative of Howard County.
Neighborhood upgrades and new community spaces
The law funds local neighborhood projects and site work. It supports artist housing in Baltimore City ($350,000), new greenspace on Madeira Street, and improvements to vacant lots on Denison Street. It upgrades 234 Main Street in Reisterstown and backs Warfield CDC infrastructure and Calvert Station site work. It invests in transit-oriented development at Wabash Town Center and preserves land in Hillsdale Heights. Funds cover planning, construction, site improvements, and equipment. These are one-time grants for community development.
Prince George’s housing support projects
The state backs local housing help in Prince George’s County. It gives $90,000 to Harambee Community Development Corporation for “The House” residential housing initiative. It provides $150,000 to Educare Resource Center for the Homeshare Plus housing program.
Repairs at Day Village Townhomes
Day Village Townhomes in Baltimore County receives a $250,000 state grant. The money pays for construction, repairs, site work, and equipment at the housing property. Residents may see safer, better-maintained homes.
Senior housing repairs at Bethany House
The state gives $200,000 to Montgomery Housing Partnership for Bethany House. The grant pays for design, repairs, site work, and equipment at this senior housing site. Residents benefit from safer and improved facilities.
State grants for shelters and transitional housing
The law provides $3 million for shelter and transitional housing facilities. The grants can buy, build, renovate, and equip shelters and non‑congregate housing for people who are homeless. Programs must follow state housing regulations.
Baltimore County school facility upgrades
The law funds school and youth facility projects in Baltimore County. It includes $175,000 to add ADA-accessible playgrounds at Villa Cresta Elementary, $130,000 for a new electronic sign at Pikesville Middle, and $75,000 for a sign and other work at Ridgely Middle. It also funds upgrades at the Youth in Transition therapeutic school ($125,000) and campus projects at Torah Institute ($300,000) and Yeshivas Toras Simcha ($200,000). The county school system also receives funds to add an interactive sensory board and other improvements at Padonia International Elementary.
Baltimore school signs and playground grants
Baltimore-area schools get one-time capital grants. KABOOM! receives $250,000 for the William S. Baer Schoolyard Playground in the city. Baltimore County schools get funds for signs, ADA access, and playgrounds: $50,000 for Carroll Manor’s electronic sign, $25,000 for an ADA early-childhood playground at Charlesmont, and $130,000 for Cromwell Valley’s playground and ADA work. Loch Raven High gets funding, including $165,000 for an electronic sign. McCormick Elementary gets $50,000 for fencing and ADA improvements.
Better school playgrounds and facilities
The law funds new and improved school spaces in Montgomery County. It pays to plan, build, repair, and equip public school playgrounds and upgrades at Northwest High School, including the softball field. It also funds facility upgrades at The Siena School. Families and students get safer, better places to learn and play.
Better school spaces and arts
Schools get capital funds for new and improved spaces. The law provides $2.5 million for arts spaces and black box theaters in Baltimore City schools, $1 million for Clay Hill Public Charter School, $1 million for Owings Mills High School field work, and $100,000 for the Howard County Chinese School. These upgrades improve classrooms, fields, and arts education.
Bowie State library, safety, and station upgrades
The law backs several Bowie State projects. It provides $4,802,000 to keep designing the Thurgood Marshall Library and Academic Commons. It adds $1,000,000 for boiler and chiller replacements and $500,000 for campus safety upgrades. It also provides $2,000,000 for infrastructure near the Bowie State MARC Station.
Campus building and power upgrades
Universities get capital funds for facilities. UMBC receives $1.886 million to design and start renovating Sherman Hall. UMES receives $3.129 million to replace campus electrical switchgear. These projects improve learning spaces and campus reliability.
Grants for local K-12 school buildings
The law helps two local schools upgrade buildings and equipment. It funds capital work at Radcliffe Creek School in Kent County. It also funds improvements at Lincoln High School through its community development group. Funds must be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
Grants for private Maryland colleges
The state gives $2,000,000 to St. John’s College for a new Arts and Academic Hall and $3,600,000 to Washington College for a new business school. McDaniel College can receive up to $3,000,000 for its PE Learning Center, but it must provide an equal match. McDaniel’s match can include money spent before the law, and the authorization lasts through at least June 1, 2028.
Help for nonpublic and special schools
The state sets aside $5,000,000 for the Nonpublic Aging Schools Program. Grants range from $5,000 to $100,000 based on school criteria, and funds must be spent within three years. Up to $1,500,000 is reserved for the Woodbourne School. Separate grants support specific schools: $50,000 for DeMatha Catholic High, $150,000 for The Gunston School, $400,000 for The Diener School, and $300,000 and $380,000 for The Ivymount School.
Library and school building upgrades
The law funds library and school facilities. It provides $12.775 million for public library buildings statewide and requires lawmakers be told if funds shift to other library projects. It gives $200,000 to renovate the Severna Park Library. It funds classroom and school upgrades at Bishop McNamara High School ($250,000) and Radcliffe Creek School ($140,000).
Local school buildings and arts upgrades
Local projects get one‑time grants. Examples include $500,000 for a Mt. Royal School outdoor play area, $2,500,000 for art spaces in Baltimore City schools, and $520,000 for Baltimore City school improvements with no local match. Overlea High gets $125,000 for a new scoreboard, Chesapeake High’s field house receives $200,000 total, and Waverly Middle School redevelopment gets $1,000,000. Other grants fund Cloverly Elementary playground work, Head Start ADA upgrades, and $1,611,000 to continue Maryland School for the Deaf residences and student facilities.
New and improved public libraries
The law invests in library buildings and equipment. It provides $5,000,000 for a new central library in downtown Columbia. It also gives $1,935,000 to improve Enoch Pratt Free Library branches in Baltimore City and $300,000 for the New Essex Library Branch in Baltimore County. Funds can be used for planning, construction, renovations, and capital equipment.
New housing at Maryland School for the Deaf
The School for the Deaf in Frederick gets $8.65 million to finish new student residences and support spaces. The work includes boys’ and girls’ residences, a flexible residence, a satellite health center, a student center, and central offices. Spending requires approval by the Board of Public Works.
New job training and community hubs
The law backs workforce and community training sites. It funds the M25 Impact Center workforce and entrepreneurship hub in Charles County. It equips a Direct Support Professionals training academy and a culinary training kitchen by Emma’s Torch in Montgomery County. It expands local food aggregation and distribution and upgrades SpringForward Farms in Laurel. Funds must be used for planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
New job training spaces and gear
The law expands training facilities and equipment. It provides $50,000 to equip an AI and manufacturing workforce academy in Baltimore City. B360 Baltimore receives $75,000 for campus facilities that support hands-on learning. Springboard Community Services gets $100,000 to build a youth training center with a commercial kitchen.
Playground and museum funds for communities
The law supports community learning and play spaces. It provides $100,000 to improve the Calverton School playground in Calvert County. It also provides $100,000 to build and equip the Anna Murray Douglass Museum and Visitor Center in Caroline County.
Power upgrades at UMB campus
The law provides $715,000 to build an electric substation and upgrade electrical systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Work may continue before all funds are appropriated.
Repairs at local public schools
The law funds small upgrades at K–12 schools. It provides $100,000 for a comfort station at Pikesville High and $100,000 for Sandalwood Elementary improvements (Baltimore County). It provides $35,000 for a digital sign and upgrades at Westminster Elementary (Carroll County).
Safer playgrounds at child care centers
The law gives Montgomery County $500,000 to fix playgrounds and upgrade child care sites. The money pays for construction and safety improvements. Parents and children who use these centers benefit. This is a one-time local grant.
School and youth spaces get upgrades
The law funds upgrades at several schools and youth centers. It provides $300,000 for a comfort station at Pikesville High (Baltimore County) and $150,000 to install and upgrade HVAC at Belair–Edison School (Baltimore City). It adds $170,000 for the Westport Elementary playground and $50,000 for the Villa Cresta Elementary playground. The Loyola School gets $100,000 for major system maintenance. Carderock Springs Elementary also receives $100,000, $200,000, and $700,000 for a sound barrier and other site work.
School building and playground upgrades
Schools get money to fix buildings and add safe play areas. Fallstaff Elementary/Middle in Baltimore City gets $650,000 for an elevator. KABOOM! gets $50,000 for Lakewood Elementary and $100,000 for Violetville Elementary–Middle. Sheppard Pratt Rockville School gets $150,000, and University Park Elementary gets $150,000 for a playground.
School gyms and auditoriums upgraded
The law improves school facilities. It gives $200,000 to Prince George’s County Public Schools for the Frederick Douglass High School main gym. It provides $100,000 to renovate the Smithsburg High School auditorium and $100,000 for the Smithsburg High School Field House.
School playground and outdoor learning upgrades
The state funds school facility projects. Baltimore County replaces the primary playground and makes repairs at Kingsville Elementary. Anne Arundel County Public Schools improves the Arlington Echo Marsh Walk for outdoor learning. Students and teachers gain safer and better learning spaces.
Sinclair Lane Elementary gets repairs
Baltimore City Public Schools receives $60,000 for capital work at Sinclair Lane Elementary. The funds can cover planning, construction, renovations, site work, and equipment, including locker repairs. Students and staff get improved school facilities.
Support for job training and labs
The law funds facilities that support training and innovation. It provides $200,000 for the Carpenters Baltimore Revitalization Initiative. It also gives $250,000 to equip BioHub Maryland’s lab facility in Montgomery County. Funds can pay for planning, construction, and lab equipment.
Towson University power and utility upgrades
The law funds core utility work at Towson University. It provides $10,600,000 to restore and upgrade the Central Plant. It adds $2,820,000 to start a new electrical substation and renovate an existing one. These projects improve heating, cooling, and power reliability on campus.
Upgrades at two local schools
Prince George’s County Public Schools receive $300,000 to renovate the main gym at Frederick Douglass High School. Talbot County Public Schools receive $150,000 for a new stadium scoreboard at Easton High School.
Upgrades for schools and youth centers
The law funds building and equipment upgrades at several schools and youth centers. It provides $1,000,000 for Edmondson–Westside High School and $50,000 for Liberty Elementary in Baltimore City. It upgrades athletic facilities at Baltimore Polytechnic and Woodlawn High School. It also funds classroom and theater work at St. Vincent Pallotti and Archbishop Spalding, plus new space for Dayspring Learning and Next One Up. Money can pay for planning, construction, site work, and equipment. These are one-time local grants.
Upgrades to child care and Head Start
The law funds child care and Head Start facilities. It gives $563,250 to upgrade the Upcounty Quality Childcare Development Center in Montgomery County. It adds $150,000 for ADA restroom renovations at High Ridge Head Start in Howard County. It also provides $200,000 for planning, repairs, and equipment at the Patuxent Woods Child Care Center.
Upgrades to local schools and fields
The law improves school buildings and fields. It supports Radcliffe Creek School, Lincoln High School, Sheppard Pratt Rockville School, and the Howard County Chinese School. It also builds a hydroponic farm for Springbrook High and upgrades the Berman Academy track and field.
Upgrades to schools and campuses
The law funds repairs and expansions at K–12 and special‑education schools. Examples include $1,750,000 for Bluebird Education facilities and $1,500,000 for Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle. It provides $400,000 for Connelly School, $200,000 and $250,000 for Calverton School road and stormwater work, and upgrades to Boonsboro High’s baseball field. It also supports safety and facility updates for Chimes School and the Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School. Money can cover planning, construction, site work, and equipment.
Workforce training and youth facility grants
The law funds facilities that support training and youth programs. It gives $100,000 to upgrade the UA Local 486 apprenticeship training school. It provides $500,000 to turn a former factory kitchen into a teaching and production kitchen in West Baltimore. Camp Potomac receives $60,000 for a new camp office and scout store.
Workforce training centers get funds
The State invests in job training spaces. The Jubilee Association gets $50,000 for a Direct Support Professionals training academy. Emma’s Torch receives $350,000 for a culinary training project. Young Successful Leaders gets $250,000 for a Youth Business and Workforce Development Center Cafe in Baltimore City.
Youth sports fields and STEM centers
The law funds spaces for kids to learn and play. It provides $500,000 for Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation STEM centers statewide, $300,000 for Olney Boys and Girls Club fields and lighting, and $100,000 for a community track and field at Berman Hebrew Academy. These are one-time capital grants for planning, construction, and equipment.
Annapolis court and state buildings
The law provides $20,388,000 to keep building and equipping the new Supreme Court of Maryland building in Annapolis. Work may continue before all funds are appropriated. It also provides $2,060,000 to start design for renovating the Treasury Building and $281,000 to start design for the Wineland Building.
Construction Contingency Fund gets flexibility
The state adds $5 million to the Construction Contingency Fund. For FY2027, the Fund can exceed its usual 1.25% cap. With budget approval, extra unneeded project money can be moved into the Fund to keep projects on track.
Money to fix state buildings, offices
The state provides $59.666 million to repair and upgrade state-owned buildings. It also provides $350,000 to design a modernization of the Revenue Administration collections unit in Annapolis.
Grant for new industrial facilities
The Maryland Economic Development Corporation receives $7,500,000 for industrial facilities in Cecil County. Funds may be used to acquire, design, build, expand, and equip low iron quartz and calcined clay facilities. This aims to boost local industry and jobs.
Arts, library, and school grants cut
The law reduces or cancels several small cultural and education projects. It removes $100,000 for bus shelter public art in Prince George’s County and zeroes a $100,000 grant for the East Baltimore Library. It cuts the Ambassador Theater grant by $250,000, and cancels $100,000 for the Sanaa Center and $150,000 for the Maryland Museum of Women’s History. It cancels $100,000 for the Northeast Market facility in Baltimore. It also removes a matching grant of up to $100,000 for the Linwood School in Howard County.
Baltimore redevelopment and station funds cut
Baltimore-area redevelopment projects lose funding. The law cancels a $1,000,000 grant for the West North Avenue Development Authority. It also cancels $2,000,000 for redevelopment and improvements at Baltimore Penn Station.
College Park Woods grant canceled
The law cancels the College Park Woods Community Facility grant. The state sets the amount to $0, removing up to $200,000 that had been authorized. No state matching funds are available for this project.
Cuts to local health and safety projects
Local health and safety capital projects lose funding. The law cancels $500,000 for a Behavioral Health Crisis Mobile Response Unit in Charles County. It removes a $1,011,000 grant for a new medical unit at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center; the county had to provide an equal match. It also cancels $42,000 for sewer system work at the Adamstown Fire Station.
Design funds cut for corrections and youth
The law cancels design funds for state correctional and youth facilities in Baltimore City. It removes $3,000,000 to begin design of a new women’s prerelease unit and sets to $0 the design funds for the New Life Skills and Re‑Entry Center for Women. It also sets design funds for the Maryland Youth Residence Center to $0.
Food and youth service centers cut
The law removes or reduces grants for food and youth service facilities. It cancels $150,000 for the Manna Food Center and $65,000 for the Montgomery County Homeless Youth Drop-In Center. It removes two $75,000 entries for the Montgomery County Food Council’s food systems facility. It also cuts the Willing Helpers Society project by $100,000, from $350,000 to $250,000.
Historic community sites lose grants
Two historic community projects lose state funding. The law cancels a $100,000 grant for Carroll Baldwin Hall in Howard County. It also removes $100,000 for the Shafer Farm House in Frederick County, which had required a $5,000 match.
Local parks and green space cuts
The law removes funding for several park and greenspace projects. It cancels a matching grant up to $150,000 for Allentown Park in Prince George’s County and up to $250,000 for Centerway Local Park in Montgomery County. It zeroes three grants for Elkton’s Frenchtown Wharf Park ($200,000, $200,000, and $100,000 entries). It also removes a matching grant up to $15,000 for Johnston Square greenspace in Baltimore City.
State House restoration funding reduced
Funding for the Maryland State House and Old Treasury Building is set at $15,339,000. This lowers the earlier capital authorization for restoration and improvements.
State park repairs and upgrades canceled
Several park maintenance projects are canceled. The law removes $100,000 for Alberton Lot paving at Patapsco Valley State Park. It cancels $29,000 for a security fence and lights and $20,000 for door openers at Seneca Creek State Park. It also cancels $125,000 to replace showers and hot water heaters at Assateague State Park and $60,000 for shelter roof work at Cedarville State Forest.
Youth sports and clubs lose funds
State support for youth sports and clubs is lowered. The FC Frederick youth sports complex loses $600,000 (from $1,000,000 down to $400,000). A $300,000 grant for the Boys and Girls Club Waldorf Club Park is canceled. A $300,000 grant for the Hancock Boys and Girls Club is canceled. A $100,000 grant for basketball courts in Charles County is also removed.
Health facility grants removed
The $5 million state grant for Johns Hopkins’ cell therapy manufacturing center is canceled. The $786,000 grant for a behavioral health crisis center at Union Hospital is also canceled. These projects no longer have those state funds.
Less funding for housing and homebuyers
Two local housing and homeownership efforts lose state support. The law removes up to $270,000 for the Cherry Hill Blight Reduction and Homeownership Initiative in Baltimore (match-dependent). It also cancels $150,000 for Douglas Village Apartments Phase I in Baltimore City.
Local streets, parking, and town upgrades
The law funds small city projects and safety fixes. It gives $625,000 to fix a blighted lot and add metered parking on Guilford Road in College Park. It provides $50,000 to improve Fairmont Heights Town Hall and $50,000 to replace a Harundale retaining wall. It also gives $25,000 for pedestrian safety at Belair Road and White Avenue and $500,000 for the Stonestraw Property acquisition. New meters may help turnover and upkeep but can raise parking costs for drivers.
Stricter rules before spending bond money
Before work starts, agencies must show the Board of Public Works that projects can be finished with available funds. Agencies must seek federal funds first and get Department of Budget and Management approval for needed programs and preliminary plans. If a project affects a listed or eligible historic property, the grantee must give a preservation easement. Grants to the same group add together, and DBM may let under‑budget design or construction funds be used for related construction or capital equipment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/2/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 4/1/2026
Floor Amendment {983722/1 (Delegate Chisholm) Rejected
Yes: 34 • No: 102 • Other: 1
House vote • 4/1/2026
Floor Amendment {263428/1 (Delegate Chisholm) Rejected
Yes: 21 • No: 102 • Other: 14
House vote • 4/1/2026
Floor Amendment {593222/1 (Delegate Fisher) Rejected
Yes: 23 • No: 97 • Other: 17
House vote • 4/1/2026
Floor Amendment {913223/1 (Delegate Arikan) Rejected
Yes: 20 • No: 99 • Other: 18
House vote • 4/1/2026
Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Yes: 123 • No: 13 • Other: 1
House vote • 4/1/2026
Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Yes: 120 • No: 10 • Other: 9
House vote • 3/31/2026
Committee Amendment (#69) Adopted
Yes: 97 • No: 35 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 3/25/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
Committee Amendment (#30) Adopted
Yes: 42 • No: 1 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
Committee Amendment (#35) Adopted
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
Committee Amendment (#241) Adopted
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
Committee Amendment (#46) Adopted
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 3
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 5
4/8/2026Passed Enrolled
4/2/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (43-0)
4/2/2026SenateSenate Concurs House Amendments
4/2/2026SenateThird Reading Passed with Amendments (120-10)
4/1/2026HouseFloor Amendment {133123/1 (Delegate Ruff) Adopted
4/1/2026HouseFloor Amendment {923129/1 (Delegate Ruff) Withdrawn
4/1/2026HouseMotion Reconsider Floor Amendment {923129/1 (Delegate Ruff) Adopted
4/1/2026HouseMotion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Barnes) Adopted
4/1/2026HouseMotion Reconsider Third Reading (Delegate Barnes) Adopted
4/1/2026HouseThird Reading Passed with Amendments (123-13)
4/1/2026HouseMotion Special Order until 04/02 (Delegate Arikan) Rejected
4/1/2026HouseFloor Amendment {923129/1 (Delegate Ruff) Adopted
4/1/2026HouseFloor Amendment {913223/1 (Delegate Arikan) Rejected (20-99)
4/1/2026HouseFloor Amendment {593222/1 (Delegate Fisher) Rejected (23-97)
4/1/2026HouseFloor Amendment {263428/1 (Delegate Chisholm) Rejected (21-102)
4/1/2026HouseFloor Amendment {983722/1 (Delegate Chisholm) Rejected (34-102)
4/1/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/31/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Adopted
3/31/2026HouseCommittee Amendment (#190-198) Adopted
3/31/2026HouseCommittee Amendment (#113-189) Adopted
3/31/2026HouseCommittee Amendment (#112) Adopted
3/31/2026HouseCommittee Amendment (#70-111) Adopted
3/31/2026HouseCommittee Amendment (#69) Adopted (97-35)
3/31/2026HouseCommittee Amendment (#22-68) Adopted
3/31/2026House
Bill Text
Enacted
4/8/2026
Enrolled
4/2/2026
Third Reading
3/24/2026
First Reading
1/21/2026
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