Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund (SGIF) The new Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth Impact Fund (SGIF) is seeking to catalyze activities that accelerate economic development, job production and smart growth in existing Maryland communities. The SGIF aims to improve the economic viability of “grey field development” which often faces more barriers than sprawling “green field development.” Since funds are limited, awards will focus on those smart growth projects that can have a high economic and revitalization impact in their existing communities. In FY14, up to $5 million will be made available in the form of grants or loans.

• Site acquisition and assembly
• Demolition
• Site development, including public infrastructure improvements
• Construction-level architectural and engineering designs

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Funded projects should make possible a range of economic development and smart growth outcomes in existing communities, including:

• Catalyze development around State-designated Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) sites;
• Improve the health of local economies in existing communities;
• Create local jobs and services;
• Facilitate concentrated growth and mixed-use development;
• Provide a range of housing choices for people of all economic backgrounds;
• Demonstrate growth and development practices that protect the environment and conserve air, water and energy resources, encourage walkability and recreational opportunities, and where available, create access to transit.

• Full Application
• SGIF Scorecard

CONTACT
Mary Kendall
MD Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Neighborhood Revitalization
10 North Calvert Street, Suite 444
Baltimore, MD 21202
Kendall@mdhousing.org
Direct Line: 410-209-5810
NR Main Line: 410-209-5800