Eligible Applicants
Local Governments (municipal or county)
Eligible Locations
All Sustainable Communities Area applications must meet the following requirements:
- The entire area must be within a Priority Funding Area and show a targeted approach. To check if the address is within a Priority Funding Area, or existing Sustainable Community use the
Neighborhood Revitalization Mapper.
- The proposed community should be within or near a town center or transportation center. It must also show a financial need for local revitalization, including support for:
- Nonprofit organizations,
- Strengthening older commercial districts and residential communities
- Improving public amenities
Resources
Various state agencies helped create a
revitalization toolbox to support development and revitalization. This toolbox shows how agencies are prioritizing investment in Maryland’s Sustainable Communities.
To apply for certain state programs, you need the Sustainable Community designation. Examples of these programs include:
Application Process
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Request an Application Template:
Send an email to Tynan Stevenson at
tynan.stevenson@maryland.gov:
- In the subject line, include: Sustainable Communities [New Designation or Renewal] Application – [Community Name] - [Sponsoring Jurisdiction]
- In the email body, provide an explanation of the inquiry.
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Note: For new designation, you will need to have a meeting (in person or virtual) with Sustainable Communities Program staff before applying.
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Application Submission:
Municipal and county governments must submit an application that includes:
- A defined geographic area with an existing built environment. The area needs revitalization or additional state investment to strengthen the local market.
- A Sustainable Community Action Plan, summarizing key initiatives and projects for the area. The proposed Plan must be consistent with other existing community or comprehensive plans.
- A local government resolution supporting both the boundary designation and Action Plan.
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Application Review:
An interagency panel will review the application. The panel is led by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
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Final Approval:
The panel will present the application to the Governor’s Smart Growth Subcabinet for final approval.
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Designation Period:
Once approved, the Sustainable Communities designation is valid for five years.
Program Contact: Tynan Stevenson
Project Manager, State Revitalization Programs
Division of Neighborhood Revitalization
Email:
tynan.stevenson@maryland.gov
Phone: 410-209-5811
Cell: 443-257-2059
Address: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Neighborhood Revitalization
2 North Charles Street, Suite 450
Baltimore, MD 21201