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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

State Revitalization Programs

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Application

  • Application status: ​Closed

  • Application period opened: June 22, 2026

  • Application period closed: August 6, 2026

​​​​​​Programs overview

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Department’s State Revitalization Programs (SRP) offer a range of funding to further the revitalization goals of communities across Maryland. 

The funding programs are primarily used to support expenses associated with capital projects – in other words, something that will result in “bricks and mortar” with at least a 15-year shelf life. The most competitive applications for funding explicitly connect a project to the revitalization strategies and goals from their community’s Sustainable Community Action Plan​.

The Department cannot guarantee a round of funding in every program each year as funding is requested by the Governor and subject to the approval of the General Assembly.

Funding programs overview

For eligibility and all other program requirements, review the funding programs:

Examples of funding projects

While every community is different, SRP funds often focus on revitalization projects targeted to commercial and residential districts. Common types of SRP projects include but are not limited to:

  • Upper story redevelopment that increases residential dwellings in historic business districts
  • Commercial façade improvement programs to enhance the marketability of a downtown or Main Street
  • Adaptive reuse of vacant schools for community and educational amenities, such as, community centers and health care or day care facilities
  • Neighborhood pocket parks to make residential areas more attractive to new home buyers and existing residents
  • Arts, cultural and historic amenities, such as museums and theaters, to not only provide entertainment to residents, but attract visitors
  • Small business incubators to help attract new businesses to downtown
  • Development or enhancement of community open space or neighborhood beautification and place making projects
  • Acquisition/rehabilitation of vacant residential properties to increase the supply of low/moderate income housing units

See previous year funded projects​ for more examples - PDF - 401.29 KB.

Eligible project locations

All projects awarded SRP funds should be located within the boundaries of a Sustainable Community and help achieve the outcomes identified in a community’s Sustainable Communities Action Plan.

Application timeline

  1. ​Training Registration Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
  2. Webinar training dates: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 and Thursday, June 11, 2026
  3. Application Period Opens: Monday, June 22, 2026
  4. New Organization Registration Cut Off: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
  5. ​​Application Period Closes: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM
  6. Review Period: Summer to Fall 2026
  7. Awards Announced: Winter-Spring 2027

Application submission

Submit application through the Project Portal. To access the Project Portal, you must register first. Select "New User?" and complete the registration request form. Approval may take up to 72 hours.​​​​

  • Organizational documents:
    Before you apply, upload the required documents to your organization’s profile. Applications missing these documents may be disqualified.
  • New organization registration cut off:
    No new organization user requests will be accepted after June 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM. This allows for processing time to determine eligibility. View the FY 2026 Program Application Guidelines to determine your organization’s eligibility.
  • Program guidelines:
    Applicants should read program guidelines and contact program staff with any questions.

DHCD Project Portal - Grants Management System

Virtual application training

The live virtual application training has ended. You can view the recording and presentation slides below.

Application documents

Resources

Contact information

Contact your regional project manager if you have any questions concerning these programs or current funding opportunities.​