About Us
The Local Development Council (LDC) is established under the authority of State law in those counties in which a video lottery terminal facility (casino) is located. The Local Development Council’s sole purpose is to advise the County Executive on the needs and priorities of the communities surrounding the Maryland Live! Casino and the expenditure of video lottery terminal funds.
All grants for the LDC Community Grants Program are limited to $40,000. The LDC may consider larger capital grants in unique circumstances, but an organization must be invited to present.
Anne Arundel County receives 4.51% of total revenues generated by video lottery terminals at Maryland Live! Casino. These monies are distributed by Anne Arundel County in the form of local impact grants and must be used for improvements primarily in the communities in immediate proximity to the casino. Permitted uses are: infrastructure improvements; facilities; public safety; sanitation; economic and community development, including housing; and other public services and improvements. State Government Article, Section 9-1A-31.
The County Executive provides for the expenditure of local impact grants in the annual Budget within the Video Lottery Facility Local Impact Grant Special Revenue Fund. The Local Development Council serves in an advisory capacity regarding the expenditures of local impact grants.
FY 2027 Video Lottery Terminal Grants
Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Grants, which are reviewed by the Local Development Council (LDC), are for nonprofit and community organizations serving the communities and residents within a three-mile radius of Live! Casino at Arundel Mills.
Some identified goals of the LDC include:
- Human services for success
- Beautifying and revitalizing communities
- Enhancing educational outcomes
Community grants are available on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations and community associations serving those residing within the three-mile radius of the Live! Casino and can be awarded for $10,000 to $40,000.
Invitation-only grants allow the LDC to invite nonprofit organizations and community associations to apply for funding outside of the $40,000 Community Grant process in order to meet an identified need or LDC priority.