The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is now accepting applications for two of its grant programs.

The Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund seeks to catalyze activities that accelerate economic development, job production and smart growth in existing Maryland communities. Applications are due August 22, 2013 if submitted online and August 23, 2013 if submitted in hard copy.

The Community Legacy Program provides local governments and community development organizations with funding for essential projects aimed at strengthening communities through activities such as business retention and attraction, encouraging homeownership and commercial revitalization.  Applications are August 15, 2013 if submitted online and August 16 if submitted in hard copy.

More information can be found on DHCD’s website.