Operating Assistance Grants Program

February 4, 2005

Dear Nonprofit Housing Provider:

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is pleased to announce the availability of operating assistance grants for nonprofit organizations involved in the development of affordable housing. The operating assistance grants consist of two separate programs:
  • production grants, which are made available on a first come, first serve basis, for the production and rehabilitation of limited income housing; and
  • capacity building grants, which are made on a competitive basis, for newly formed or inexperienced nonprofit organizations to undertake the development of affordable housing.

The application and information sheet, which contains details on the eligibility and award criteria, are available electronically by accessing DHCD's website at www.dhcd.state.md.us. If you are unable to access the materials through the website, please contact Cathy Maenner at 410-514-7436 or via e-mail at maenner@dhcd.state.md.us. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2005.

Awards are expected to be announced by the end of May. Successful applicants will be notified by mail and will be required to complete a Grant Agreement. Should you have any questions, please contact Ron Callison at 410-514-7567 (toll-free 1-800-638-7781) or via e-mail at callison@mdhousing.org.

Sincerely,

Vicky Grim
Single Family Housing Programs