The Cecil County Government is seeking applications from nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations, as well as state, county, and local government agencies, for the Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Local Community Grant.
Donor Name: Cecil County
State: Maryland
County: Cecil County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Strategic Priorities and Purpose Areas
Strategic Priorities and Purpose Areas reflect the priorities, goals, and objectives from the Cecil County Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan was created and adopted based on critical needs identified in the community and is in effect through FY2030. On line 3 of the application Face Sheet, applicants must identify one of the Strategic Priorities (A, B, C or D) below and identify by number one Purpose Area within the chosen Strategic Priority.
- Strategic Priority: Economic Development
- Purpose Areas:
- Programs and projects that upgrade workforce skills to take advantage of new jobs in the region.
- Programs and projects that prepare unemployed and underemployed workers for the demands of emerging employment opportunities with a technology focus.
- Programs and services that promote a positive county image by advancing sports tourism and promoting the recreation and leisure industry, to attract new residents and businesses.
- Programs and projects that support community revitalization and the development of mixed-use communities.
- Programs and services to expand the agricultural business sector and preserve and protect Cecil County’s history.
- Purpose Areas:
- Strategic Priority: Education
- Purpose Areas:
- Programs and projects designed to increase degree attainment at the secondary and college levels.
- Program and projects that encourage family engagement in educational activities within and beyond the classroom, including early education activities.
- Programs and services that provide opportunities for citizens of all ages to engage in lifelong learning opportunities and to utilize community educational resources.
- Purpose Areas:
- Strategic Priority: Infrastructure
- Purpose Areas:
- Programs and projects that create innovative transportation options to connect the community to school, services, retail establishments, or employment.
- Programs and projects that advance conservation and preservation efforts in rural and sensitive land to protect the County’s natural environment.
- Purpose Areas:
- Strategic Priority: Safe, Healthy, and Active Communities
- Purpose Areas:
- Programs or projects that support public safety.
- Programs or services that bolster prevention and intervention efforts or expand treatment and recovery support initiatives to reduce substance abuse and drug addiction in the community.
- Programs or services that promote healthy lifestyles by engaging youth, adults, veterans and citizens aged 55 and older in health, wellness, recreation, behavioral health or nutritional activities designed to improve personal health and well-being.
- Programs or services designed to promote healthy lifestyles by providing prevention and early intervention activities targeted toward children and families.
- Programs or projects that support citizens with the greatest need by providing programming to promote independence and self-sufficiency, and to protect vulnerable children and adults from addressing areas such as family violence and homelessness.
- Purpose Areas:
Funding Information
- Available funds anticipated for FY27 total $800,000.
- The maximum award per grant application is $25,000.
Grant Period
VLT Local Community Grant funds are for a 12-month period.
Eligibility Criteria
Funds requested through this application are limited to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations and state, county and local government agencies located within Cecil County, Maryland for purposes as defined in the application. 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 Local Impact Grant funding from the State of Maryland.
For more information, visit Cecil County.
