Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Program and Commission, Mini Session Meeting, April 23, 2026

The Baltimore County Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Program and Commission held a mini session meeting on April 23, 2026, focused on preparing for the application review process for grant funding. Over 50 applications requesting between $6 million and $10 million were received, exceeding the anticipated budget of approximately $2 to $2.5 million. Commissioners discussed the process for reviewing applications, including conflict of interest disclosures, subcommittee roles in evaluating proposals, and the criteria for recommending funding levels. The meeting emphasized transparency and adherence to the Open Meetings Act. Additionally, Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services presented a proposal to provide free expungement legal services to Baltimore County residents, seeking funding to hire staff and serve approximately 350 clients in the first year. The commission plans to finalize funding recommendations in a full meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026.