Governor Larry Hogan announced nearly $10 million in grant awards through the Community Safety Works program to more than 150 business districts, neighborhood associations, local governments and nonprofit organizations across Maryland, expanding on the governor’s Re-Fund The Police Initiative. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), this program improves the livability and economic potential of Maryland communities through targeted investments in crime prevention that impact community safety. With the second round of awards, Community Safety Works has assisted more than 450 organizations. “These neighborhood safety grants continue to be an important component of our Re-Fund The Police Initiative, providing resources to local governments, nonprofits and community organizations for crime prevention efforts in communities across the state,” said Governor Hogan. “Through this additional round of funding, local organizations and residents can take an active role in making their communities safer.” Since the program launched in 2021, DHCD has expanded the Community Safety Works program to offer three grant opportunities: Facility and Community Improvement, Business District and Neighborhood Safety and Crime and Violence Intervention and Prevention. These grant awards include: Expanding opportunities for “eyes on the street” by supporting business district ambassadors and local resident patrols, “lighting the block” by […]
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