Just Communities Designation
The Just Communities Designation identifies 419 Maryland communities historically affected by exclusionary and discriminatory policies such as redlining and intentional disinvestment. Offered by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
- Award amount
- Not specified by funder
- Deadline
- Rolling / not specified
- Geography
- Maryland
- Categories
- Community Development
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The Just Communities Designation identifies 419 Maryland communities historically affected by exclusionary and discriminatory policies such as redlining and intentional disinvestment. Authorized by HB 241 and SB 308 passed in the 2024 legislative session, the designation targets census tracts with a Just Community Score of 13.5 or higher based on equity indicators including redlining history, homeownership rates, property value trends, vacancy rates, lead paint exposure, proximity to Superfund...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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