CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FY2027 Community Improvement Grants Now Open. The Baltimore County Department of Planning is now accepting applications for the FY27 Community Improvement Grants (CIG) Program, with applications due Friday, October 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. This will be the only CIG funding round for FY27.https://planninggrantopportunities-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/grant-opportunities
VOTE! Election Day, November 3, 2026 7am until 8pm https://elections.maryland.gov/voting/index.html
November 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am The Fire Museum Holiday Train Garden. See https://firemuseummd.org/event/holiday-train-garden/
Coming Soon: Baltimore County’s Placemaking Toolkit The Baltimore County Department of Planning is getting ready to launch a new Placemaking Toolkit designed to help community groups turn ideas for improving and activating their neighborhoods into action. The toolkit provides practical guidance, resources, and How-To Guides covering everything from public art and wayfinding to community events, farmers markets, funding, permitting, and community engagement.The Placemaking Toolkit will officially launch on October 5 at the Community Leader Summit. Stay tuned for the official release announcement and details on how to explore the toolkit and start bringing your community’s placemaking ideas to life!