The Governor’s Office of Children (GOC) continues welcoming applicants for the ENOUGH Grant Program, an initiative supporting early childhood development, education, and community health.
The Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Act advances place-based strategies for combating child poverty across Maryland. MACo supported the bill, as an initial $20 million investment in State funding offers funding and technical support for communities most in need to develop solutions to deeply rooted challenges.
The initiative leverages local government participation to help tailor strategies to each community’s unique needs. Counties can collaborate with various stakeholders, including schools, local management boards, health departments, social service teams, law enforcement agencies, community-based non-profits, and local businesses, to create comprehensive plans addressing poverty’s root causes.
Grants will range from $65,000 to $5,000,000, depending on the program track. The chief applicant’s readiness to launch neighborhood action plans determines the track. Learn more about track requirements on the GOC website.
Applications for the ENOUGH grant are due in Fall 2024. Details about this timeline and application support, including live and pre-recorded webinars, are listed online. Further guidance is available on the ENOUGH Learning Hub.
One can also join the ENOUGH Listserv to stay updated with the latest news about this program.
