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MOHS Awards $1.5M in ARPA Funding to Support Unhoused Youth in Baltimore

Community-based organizations to use ARPA funding to expand programs and services for Baltimore youth ages 18-24

Mayor Scott Partners with Baltimore's HBCUs to Launch ARPA-Funded Fellowship Program

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a partnership with Baltimore Corp and Baltimore's two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Coppin State University and Morgan State University, to launch the Mayor's HBCU Fellowship Initiative.

 

City of Baltimore Reaches Deal to Acquire Two Hotels in Response to Housing Crisis

The Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) announced a deal to acquire two hotel properties with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as part of the City's response to the nationwide housing crisis and the subsequent rise in homelessness.

 

ARPA Insight Stories: Bridging Baltimore’s Digital Divide: Creating a Community-led Digital Inclusion Effort

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Mayor Brandon M. Scott launched the Digital Equity Fund through the BDE in April 2023. The initiative supports the creation of community-led digital inclusion plans and provides funding for communities to bring those plans to life. The Digital Equity Fund, managed by the Baltimore Civic Fund, was initially seeded with $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. Grant Recipients of the Digital Equity Fund, which currently supports 22 Baltimore-based organizations with over 27 digital inclusion projects, have started work on their programs for closing Baltimore’s digital divide

Click here to read more about Baltimore's continuing work to create a community-led digital inclusion network using ARPA funding...

Mayor Scott Introduces FreeBmoreWiFi, Baltimore's Free Public Wi-Fi Network

Mayor Brandon M. Scott introduced FreeBmoreWiFi - Baltimore City's free public Wi-Fi network.

 

City Utilizing ARPA Funding to Upgrade Several Playgrounds in Connection With Its Rec Rollout'

The City of Baltimore hosted a Day of Play to celebrate plans to upgrade several playgrounds across Baltimore.

 

Mayor Scott Announces Two New Programs to Support Housing Opportunities for People Exiting Homelessness

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) launched two new programs - the House Baltimore Property Owner Engagement Initiative and the Flex Fund for Diversion and Rapid Resolution.

 

ARPA Insight Stories: Justice-Impacted Workforce Development - Greater Baltimore Urban League

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Justice-impacted job seekers faced unique challenges and disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barriers to employment for justice-impacted individuals existed before the pandemic but were exacerbated in a post-pandemic job market. In August 2022, Mayor Brandon Scott awarded $1 million in ARPA funding to the Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) through the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs for a workforce development program that provides counseling, case management, skills training, and certifications for Baltimore residents returning from incarceration. Click here to read more about Baltimore's continuing work on providing workforce development for justice-impacted individuals through ARPA-partner Greater Baltimore Urban League...

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Mayor Scott Announces $2 Million “Direct Care Worker Relief” Grant Alongside 1199SEIU

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside leadership and members of 1199SEIU, announced an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded investment to provide Baltimore's direct care and service workers needed relief funds.

 

Ground Broken on New Indiana Avenue Playground Funded By ARPA Investment

Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined Baltimore City Recreation & Parks (BCRP) and community members to break ground on a new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded playground project at Indiana Avenue.

 

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