The application for the Local Fiscal Year 2026 CRRC Grant will launch on Monday, April 7 at 12:00 p.m.
The application will be available through the Neighborly Portal. Registration for a free Neighborly account will be required. A link to register for a Neighborly account and the application will be posted here.
Application trainings will be held on the following dates:
- Tuesday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
- Wednesday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Arts Center
- Friday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the Stanton Center
- Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 at the Severn Center
Please note, all in-person application trainings will have a virtual option at the following link. The virtual training on April 8 will be recorded and posted here.
What are the CRRC and CRRF?
The Anne Arundel County Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission (CRRC) was formed in response to the Cannabis Reform Act, which was passed by the Maryland legislature in 2022. This act legalized adult-use recreational cannabis and led to the establishment of the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF). A portion of the sales tax from adult-use recreational cannabis sales is allocated to the CRRF. The purpose of the CRRC is to make recommendations for the use of the funds in the Anne Arundel County CRRF.
The Anne Arundel County CRRC and CRRF were established through a County Ordinance 57-23, which can be found here. The CRRC will be supported by Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS) who will be responsible for administering the grant funds from the CRRF, as recommended by the CRRC.
CRRC Members
The Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission is comprised of up to 13 members residing in Anne Arundel County, with members being nominated by the following:
- 9 members from the County Executive
- 2 members from the County Council
- 1 member from the Mayor of Annapolis
- 1 member from the Annapolis City Council
Eligibility
The revenue collected from the recreational cannabis sales tax is allocated to the CRRF. Grants will be available for “community-based initiatives intended to benefit low-income communities.” Priority will be given to organizations serving residents in Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIAs). Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIAs) are defined as those that had a cannabis possession charge rate above 150% of Maryland’s 10-year average.
The Maryland Office of Social Equity has identified eight (8) zip codes in Anne Arundel County that have been designated as DIAs. A list of those zip codes can be found here and a map of those zip codes can be found here. The Office of Social Equity published a report on the community-identified priorities for this funding which can be found here. The following ten priority zip codes have been identified by the Anne Arundel County CRRC: 21060, 21061, 21113, 21122, 21144, 21225, 21401, 21403, 20724, 20755.
The following strategic priorities were identified by the Anne Arundel County CRRC. Eligible projects and activities will address one or more of the following priorities:
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- Education, Youth Enrichment, and After School Activities
- Housing and Homelessness Prevention Services
- Workforce Development and Employment Training
Meetings
The CRRC meets on the second Monday of each month in the Independence Room, 2664 Riva Rd, Annapolis. The link to join virtually is here. The next meeting of the CRRC will take place on Monday, April 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you would like to make a 2 minute comment or question during the public comment period, please complete this form.
Agendas, Minutes, Presentation Materials, and Recordings of past meetings are available below.
March 10, 2025
February 10, 2025
- Agenda, Minutes, and Recording
- Presentations: CRRF Fund Balance
January 13, 2025
- Agenda, Minutes, and Recording
- Presentations: Census Tract Maps
December 9, 2024
November 13, 2024
October 21, 2024
- Agenda, Minutes, and Recording
- Presentations: Office of Social Equity & ACDS
September 12, 2024
- Agenda, Minutes and Recording
- Presentations: County Executive’s Office & ACDS
How To Apply
The application for the Local Fiscal Year 2026 CRRC Grant will launch on Monday, April 7 at 12:00 p.m.
The application will be available through the Neighborly Portal. Registration for a free Neighborly account will be required. A link to register for a Neighborly account and the application will be posted here.
Application trainings will be held on the following dates:
- Tuesday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom
- Wednesday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Arts Center
- Friday, April 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the Stanton Center
- Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 at the Severn Center
Any questions or requests for additional information about the CRRC in general, funding opportunities, or meetings of the commission can be sent to Maggie Staudenmaier, Grants Associate, at mstaudenmaier@acdsinc.org.
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