Calvert County, MD — Calvert County is one of eight Maryland counties receiving a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award for 2020.

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will administer more than $4.2 million in CDBG funding for nine community development and infrastructure projects in eight counties.

Calvert County will receive $800,000 for the construction of a food distribution facility.

The national CDBG program was enacted into law by Congress as part of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. For 45 years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program has supported community redevelopment, affordable housing, and the expansion of economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.

The CDBG Program is comprised of two parts. The Entitlement Program is managed by HUD and provides federal funds directly to larger, metropolitan counties and cities. The States and Small Cities Program provides federal funds to the states who then distribute assistance to more rural counties, cities and towns. Through that program, the State of Maryland received nearly $7.8 million in funding in FY20. In addition to the nine community development and infrastructure projects, the funding will be used for homelessness services and special projects across the state.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) States and Small Cities Program
Fiscal Year 2020 Awards:


Allegany County – $800,000
Phase 2 of regional sewer improvements

Calvert County – $800,000
Construction of food distribution facility

Frederick County – $400,000
Renovation of affordable rental housing development

Frederick County – $400,000
Homebuyer assistance

Town of Oakland (Garrett County) – $320,000
Sewer improvements

Somerset County – $310,000
Countywide blight removal

Washington County – $729,282.05
Renovations to buildings used to provide services to persons with disabilities

Town of Mardela Springs (Wicomico County) – $152,120
Sidewalk construction and improvements

Worcester County – $300,000
Countywide housing rehabilitation