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Find similar grantsCasino Local Impact Fund (CLIF) Program is sponsored by Baltimore City Department of Planning. The Casino Local Impact Fund (CLIF) Program distributes a portion of Maryland casino gaming revenues to benefit communities in the South Baltimore Gateway District surrounding the Horseshoe Casino.
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Casino Local Impact Fund (CLIF) Program | Baltimore City Error Enter a word or phrase to search The FY28 CLIF Funding Request Form is now available. Organizations, community groups, City agencies, and other eligible partners may use the guidelines below to learn how to request FY28 CLIF funding for projects, programs, services, and other eligible uses that benefit the South Baltimore Gateway District.
The FY28 CLIF Funding Request form opened on July 1, 2026 and closes on August 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time . Visit this website to find out more and download the FY28 CLIF Guidelines. Casino Local Impact Fund Background The state law that authorizes casino gaming in Maryland calls for a portion of revenues to directly benefit communities surrounding each of the casinos.
Maryland defines this funding as Casino Local Impact Grant funds, which the City of Baltimore manages through the Casino Local Impact Funds ("CLIF") Program. Under that law, these funds may support “infrastructure investments, facilities, public safety, sanitation, economic and community development, including housing, and other public services and investments.
” (See Maryland State Code § 9-1A-31 ) Within the City of Baltimore, the geographic area designated to benefit from this funding source is centered on the Horseshoe Casino, and referred to as the "South Baltimore Gateway District."
(See map below) South Baltimore Gateway -- Map current as of September 2023 Through CLIF annual spending plans , the City of Baltimore makes funding available for purposes benefiting economic and community development in South Baltimore, guided by the nine goals of the South Baltimore Gateway Master Plan , which is also available as an Executive Summary . The current Fiscal Year 2026 Spending Plan can be found here.
The South Baltimore Gateway Master Plan Goals I. Transportation Connectivity II. Environmental Sustainability IV.
Community Development and Revitalization As is required by Maryland State Code § 9-1A-31, CLIF resources are allocated in consultation with the Local Development Council (LDC) , an advisory group appointed by the Mayor to provide community input on how these funds are allocated in South Baltimore. The CLIF Program is administered by the Baltimore City Department of Planning.
Annual Spending Plans are developed with the nine Master Plan goals as a foundation, and in consultation with City Agencies, LDC members, community partners, and neighborhood associations. The Local Development Council (LDC) is the body appointed by the Mayor to advise the City on developing the multi-year and annual spending plans for Casino Local Impact Funds.
The LDC has the responsibility to advise the Mayor on priorities, and the final funding decisions are part of the City budget approval by the Mayor and City Council. Details about Local Development Council Members can be found here.
CLIF Spending Plans and Reports South Baltimore Gateway Partnership In 2016 the State of Maryland and Mayor and City Council of Baltimore created the South Baltimore Casino Impact District Management Authority, which operates under the name South Baltimore Gateway Partnership , or SBGP.
Since 2017, the State directs one half or fifty percent of LIG funds dedicated for South Baltimore (an amount equal to the allocation for the City of Baltimore) to SBGP, which is overseen by an independent Board of Directors. The Mayor and City Council President are each allowed to appoint two representatives to SBGP’s Board of Directors.
SBPG submits its annual spending plan and quarterly updates to the Baltimore City Board of Estimates. Casino Local Impact Funds contact information For more information, please contact Chris Firehock, Casino Local Impact Fund Program Manager by email ( Christopher. Firehock@baltimorecity.
gov ) or phone 410-227-1020 View CLIF Spending Plans and Reports on this page. For information on citizen oversight view the Baltimore Casino Local Development Council (LDC) . LDC Meetings Recordings, Minutes and Resources are available for review.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects and initiatives benefiting communities in the South Baltimore Gateway District surrounding the Horseshoe Casino. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Casino Local Impact Fund (CLIF) Program is funded by Baltimore City Department of Planning. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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