Project Grant 2410S13024

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) was awarded a $30.9 million project grant from the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Middle Mile Broadband Grant Program (CFDA 11.033). The grant will fund the construction of 69.9 miles of underground fiber optic cable to expand middle mile broadband infrastructure in underserved communities across multiple counties in Maryland. Specifically, the funding will support the installation of new...

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.2 million Project Grant to the Garrett County Board of Commissioners on May 27, 2021 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The funding will support broadband infrastructure projects in Oakland, Maryland aimed at addressing adverse economic impacts from changes in the region. As part of the EAA program, this award will help the county expand connectivity to boost economic development opportunities in the...

This $1,227,500 project grant from the Economic Development Administration within the Department of Commerce supports the development of broadband modeling, engineering feasibility plans, and technical assistance in Missouri. Awarded on September 9, 2021, the funding assists the Missouri Association of Councils of Government and its regional planning commissions to create eight regional broadband cluster plans and provide statewide broadband planning support. This project enables the Economic...

The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) on June 1, 2023 under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant will fund a 3-year community revitalization initiative in Maryland to be completed by June 30, 2026. The grant supports ARC's strategic goals to strengthen Appalachian community and economic development, leverage natural and cultural heritage assets, and build the capacity of local...

The Garrett County Board of Commissioners received a $2 million Project Grant award from the Appalachian Regional Commission's Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to support community infrastructure projects from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026. The grant will fund activities strengthening critical infrastructure, including broadband and transportation, aimed at making the regional economy of Garrett County, Maryland more competitive and self-sustaining per the goals of the...

Maryland MEP Inc. received a $400,000 cooperative agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program (CFDA 11.611) to establish a supply chain intelligence network and provide optimization services for Maryland manufacturers. The two-year award, issued on June 1, 2023 and set to conclude on May 31, 2025, will fund Maryland MEP to implement a statewide manufacturing database with linkages to regional and national...

This Project Grant award of $280,530.00 was provided by the Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration Division. The funding will support activities to market Maryland's 18 scenic byways in an integrated, multi-disciplinary manner to support economic growth and tourism within the state. Key activities include exterior and interior exhibits at the I-70 and Sideling...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources received a Cooperative Agreement award of $637,730.99 from the U.S. Geological Survey under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) on October 15, 2025, for a project period extending through October 14, 2027. This STATEMAP award funds the production of detailed bedrock and surficial geologic maps within Maryland's Piedmont and Coastal Plain physiographic provinces. The project...

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management was awarded a $399,330.18 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program to support coastal resiliency assistance and adaptation planning efforts. The BRIC program aims to reduce risks from disasters and natural hazards by supporting state, local, tribal and territorial governments to undertake mitigation projects that strengthen community resilience. Under...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The Maryland Department of Aging received a $450,000 cooperative agreement from the Center for Integrated Programs under the Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects program (CFDA 93.048) for a 24-month period beginning June 1, 2025. The award funds the Enhancing Maryland's No Wrong Door Systems for Efficient Access to Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) project, which will modernize and expand the Maryland Access...