Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nearly $2.7 million awarded by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority
CROWNSVILLE, MD (July 12, 2016) – Today, the Hogan administration announced that 52 matching grants totaling $2,699,532 were awarded to Maryland non-profits, local jurisdictions and other heritage tourism organizations including museums, and historic preservation, natural resources, cultural, and educational organizations through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). These grant funds support heritage tourism projects and activities that draw visitors and expand economic development and tourism-related job creation throughout Maryland (the full listing of grants can be found below).