The Kent County Local Management Board (KCLMB) has announced the FY2026 awards for the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF), an initiative to bolster neighborhoods and programs for improved equity, stability, educational opportunity, and well-being for children, families, and residents. KCLMB requested applications that meet the locally identified K.N.O.C.K goals and the priorities dictated by the Maryland Office of Social Equity. Proposals could address activities ranging from out of school time programming, job skill development, or services for families impacted by incarceration; always with a focus to support low-income residents.

For this cycle, KCLMB received 25 applications totaling $665,476. With $120,000 available, the KCLMB Program Committee conducted a full review and scoring process and then the full Commission adopted a final funding scenario and the Kent County Commissioners approved the awards, resulting in support for 14 local organizations.

FY2026 CRRF Award Recipients (and aligned goals)

Large Grant Recipients

Horizons of Kent & Queen Anne’s – expand summer program enrollment (access to supports for students and families).
Minary’s Dream Alliance – ADA-compliant facility upgrades (community childcare and recreational services).
Kent County Middle School – Judy Center – transportation for family programs (access to early childhood development services).
United Covenant Union – domestic worker support program (workforce development and neighbor to neighbor supports).
Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore – home repair services (housing and homelessness prevention).
Washington College Starr Center – Hip Hop Time Capsule – Expand number of paid high school student interns (workforce development).
Community Mediation Upper Shore – school-based mediation (restorative practices in safe school environments).
Kent County Middle School – Afterschool Buses – 2026 school year transportation (access to afterschool programs and enrichment).

Small Grant Recipients

Big Mixx’s – youth barbering apprenticeship (workforce development).
C.A.S.T. – 6-week youth program (student summer enrichment).
Kent Attainable Housing – financial literacy sessions (housing and renter supports).
Open Doors Partners for Education – literacy tutoring (support students of all languages and abilities).
Voices of Reason Consulting – reintegration support for families (impact of incarceration and training opportunities).
Sultana Education Foundation – kayaking & outdoor education (water safety and enrichment).

For any questions, please contact Rosemary Ramsey Granillo, KCLMB Director rramseygranillo@kentgov.org

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