VLT Local Community Impact Grants - FY25

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Cecil County VLT Local Community Grant. Funds requested through this application are limited to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations and state, county and local government agencies located within or specifically serving Cecil County, Maryland for purposes outlined in the application under “Section II Program Purpose Areas.” Eligible organizations may submit one (1) application for each Purpose Area. Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations must be in good standing with the State of Maryland and Cecil County. All funding is contingent upon the availability of Impact Grant funding from the State of Maryland. The submission date for this application is Friday, May 10, 2024. The Local Community Grant Program anticipates up to $700,000 being available in FY25 for programs that support local initiatives addressing one of more of the Purpose Areas noted in the Scope of Work section. Grant Contact: Barbara Smith, Chief, Community

Partnerships, Department of Community Services, 410.996.8430 or email bsmith@cecilcountymd.gov.BackgroundIn 2008, Senate Bill 3 “Maryland Education Trust Fund Video Lottery Terminals” authorized VLT facilities in Maryland and Cecil County was chosen as one of the five locations. One of the premier gaming companies in the country, Penn National Gaming, Inc., was awarded the license and they opened and operate Hollywood Casino in Perryville, MD. The law provides 5.5% of the total statewide VLT revenues to be split among authorized jurisdictions based on their overall percentage of gross revenues from the video lottery terminals. The revenue is provided through a Local Impact Grant from the State of Maryland and is to be used for improvements in communities in the jurisdiction of the video lottery terminal facility. Total funding allocated is contingent on the passage of the County Executive’s budget by County Council. County officials appointed a Local Development Council to advise the County and Town of Perryville on the impact of the facility and the needs and priorities of the communities in the jurisdiction of the facility. Cecil County developed a Local Impact Grant Multi-Year Plan and established the VLT Local Community Grant Program. VLT Local Community Grants have been awarded annually to various organizations to support local community programs and projects. Grants have traditionally been used to provide support for public safety initiatives, economic and community development public service projects and programs, and projects and programs that address the needs of the community or population served.TimelineProject Release Date:April 15, 2024Submission Deadline:May 10, 2024, 11:59pm