Annapolis, MD (August 25, 2026) – Yesterday, County Executive Steuart Pittman, the Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission (CRRC), and Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) announced $3.3 million in Fiscal Year 2027 CRRC grant awards to 53 local nonprofit organizations at a press conference hosted at Club 164.
Funded from Anne Arundel County’s allocation of state recreational cannabis sales and use tax revenues established by the Maryland Cannabis Reform Act, these grants support community-based initiatives benefiting low-to-moderate income households and residents in areas found to be disproportionately impacted by the criminalization of cannabis.
"Governor Moore and the Maryland General Assembly created this fund to support our communities that have been most harmed by the war on drugs,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman. “Anne Arundel County is leading the way in this work thanks to the dedication of our CRRC members and ACDS and the support of our County Council. Today, $3.3 million is going directly to 53 outstanding local nonprofits who are delivering real, transformative relief in our communities.”
For the FY27 funding cycle, the CRRC reviewed nearly 100 applications totaling approximately $13 million in requests. The Commission carefully prioritized programs providing critical services, community development, and direct support to targeted areas across the county.
"The Commission took great care in evaluating every application to ensure these resources land where they are needed most," said Dr. Shawn Ashworth, Chair of the Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission. "Partnering with ACDS and our local nonprofit community allows us to turn state tax revenues into meaningful local impact."
Anne Arundel County remains a statewide leader in deploying these funds directly into the neighborhoods historically affected by drug enforcement policies.
"This funding directly impacts our communities by helping people rebuild their lives, pursue an education, support our youth, and strengthen our workforce," said Erin Karpewicz, Chief Executive Officer of ACDS. "All of these organizations play a vital role in making our county better, and I am proud to be part of this work."
The following organizations received funding:
Mental Health and Substance Use Services
- Annapolis Immigration Justice Network, Inc.
- Anne Arundel County Food Bank, Inc.
- Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center
- Charting Careers, Inc.
- Club 164, Inc.
- Evolve KidsCare, Inc.
- Grow Home, Inc.
- Hope House Treatment Center
- Love Wins Movement
- PDG Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
- Serenity Sistas, Inc.
- Shelly’s House, Inc.
Housing and Homeless Prevention Services
- Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Inc.
- Arundel House of Hope, Inc.
- Associated Catholic Charities, Inc.
- Blessed in Tech Ministries, Inc.
- Chase Home, Inc.
- City of Refuge Baltimore, Inc.
- Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, Inc.
- Hicks Hope House, Inc.
- HOPE For All, Inc.
- Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, Inc.
- Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County, Inc.
- The Light House
- The Salvation Army, Annapolis Corps.
- The United Way of Central Maryland, Inc.
- YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Workforce Development and Employment Training
- Accessible Resources for Independence, Inc.
- Autism Society of Maryland
- Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, Inc.
- Discover Church
- From Grass to Grace
- Greater Baybrook Alliance, Inc.
- Kunta Kinte Celebrations, Inc.
- Maryland Reentry Resource Center, Inc.
- OIC of Anne Arundel County, Inc.
- Rise and Shine Inc.
- Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Foundation
Education, Youth Enrichment, and After-School Activities
- 2-CM Dreams
- AZIZA PE&CE Inc.
- Annapolis All Stars II
- Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
- Changing Mindsets, Inc.
- Chase Your Dreams Initiative, Inc.
- Community Services Foundation
- Creative Outlets Arts Center
- Discover Church
- Kingdom Kare, Inc.
- New Village Academy Public Charter School, Inc.
- Newtowne Community Development Corporation
- Restoration Community Development Corporation
- Sapphire Rise, Inc.
- Seeds 4 Success, Inc.
ACDS staffs the Commission and manages the administration of the CRRC grant program, providing technical assistance, and oversight to ensure invested funds are having a meaningful impact. For more information, click HERE.