Posts Tagged ‘Grants’
Del. Takes Applications for Food System Program Grants
The Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy is accepting grant applications for the Food System ProgramGrants will be available for entities that grow, process, store, transport, distribute or sell food in Delaware, according to the State Department of Agriculture.Funding is available through the American Rescue Plan Act. Grants come in varying amounts depending on…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Accepts Applications For Nonprofit Grants
Nonprofit agencies are invited to apply for a grant from Worcester County Government in 2022. Applications will be accepted through Monday, February 7th. Applying for a non-profit grant is not a guarantee that funding will be approved. Grant awards will be announced after the Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget is adopted in June. Applications are…
Read MoreMd. Introduces Supply Chain Resiliency Program
Maryland is looking to address supply chain issues and the impact they have on businesses and citizens. Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that the Maryland Department of Commerce in coordination with the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership will form the Maryland Supply Chain Resiliency Program. Manufacturers will have the opportunity to learn and share best practices…
Read MoreDel. To Invest More Than $7-Million Into Tourism Recovery
Delaware will invest more than $7,000,000 into tourism, travel and outdoor recreation from an American Rescue Plan program administered by the Economic Development Administration. Grants will be awarded for efforts that advance the economic recovery of communities where travel and outdoor recreation were hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Governor John Carney and…
Read MoreMd. Court Upholds Worcester Co. Tax Setoff Program
The Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Worcester County in a tax set-off case filed by Ocean City. The town questioned the constitutionality of provisions in the Maryland Tax-Property Article that grant certain counties such as Worcester the ability to deny municipal tax set-off requests. Maryland’s highest court recently held that the law…
Read MoreDel. Water Quality Projects Could Qualify For Grants
New water quality projects in Delaware could be eligible for funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The Department of Natural Resources and Delaware Public Health are starting to develop a priority list for 2021. Eligible projects could involve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, land conservation and…
Read MoreDel. Fire Companies Get Grants To Help Combat Wildfires
Local fire companies are receiving grants of up to $4,500 for purchase of wildfire-related tools and equipment. The funding is part of more than $40,000 in matching grants from the Delaware Forest Service to 14 fire companies. Special pumps, hoses and other equipment will help firefighters as they respond to suppress wildfires in the area.…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Announced Tax Relief, Other Initiatives
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Thursday announced a small business tax relief program, forgiveness of small business loans, support for low-income housing and rental programs and other initiatives to help struggling Marylanders and businesses cope with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. An executive order issued by Hogan provides small business with a break from major increases in…
Read MoreResources Rolled Out for Application Process for Delaware Nonprofit Support Fund
Worcester Co. Announces Grants For Small Businesses, Farmers Impacted By Pandemic
Worcester County small business owners and farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic will be able to apply for grants. Applications through the Workforce Back to Business COVID-19 Assistance Grant Program will be accepted online for two weeks starting July 8th. An independent review panel will evaluate the applications. Grants will be awarded in increments of…
Read MoreSalisbury Accepts Applications For Business Micro-grants
Salisbury is accepting applications for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Business micro-grants. City Administrator Julia Glanz, appearing this week with WGMD’s Mike Bradley, said the funding comes from Salisbury鈥檚 Revolving Loan Program. Applications are due by June 30th. 鈥淭he goal with this program is to help businesses that have been most impacted by the mandated shutdowns,” Salisbury…
Read MoreSchools across Sussex County awarded state grants for 2019-2020 school year
Schools across Sussex County were awarded special funds for the 2019-2020 school year as part of a series of grants provided by the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) totaling $2.6 million for students in 85 schools statewide. This is the fourth year the DOE has awarded schools with Reimagining Professional Learning grants to support the…
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