40TH DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE BOND INITIATIVE

About:

A Legislative Bond Initiative (LBI) is a request for funding to support specific local or non-state owned capital projects. These projects include various cultural, historic, health, educational, and economic development projects not funded by other state capital grant and loan projects.

2027 Session Information Session:

Do you have a project that will benefit a community in the 40th District that could use state funding?

On Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:30 PM, the 40th District Delegation hosted its annual Legislative Bond Initiative (commonly known as Bond Bills) Information Session.

During the session, we discussed the Legislative Bond Initiative program, reviewed the application process, and answered questions from attendees.

The PowerPoint presentation shared during the October 19, 2026, Information Session is available below for your reference. If you were unable to attend, you may find a link to the recorded information session here (Passcode: m$lu5f03).

Deadline:

Applications for initial review must be received by close of business (5:00PM) on Monday, November 23, 2026.

For questions please email antonio.hayes@senate.maryland.gov

How to Apply:

  • Step 1: Click here to review the guidelines and eligibility requirements.

  • Step 2: Click here to download the application.

  • Step 3: If you are a new applicant, obtain a letter of support from the local community association for which the property is located. A list of community association contacts can be found on the Baltimore City Department of Planning website at http://cityservices.baltimorecity.gov/cad/.

  • Step 4: Upload application, letter of support (if new applicant) and supporting documents (presentation) here by 11/23/26, 5 PM. You must have a Google email account to complete the application. Google accounts are free to create

  • Step 5: Present your project to the 40th Delegation, stakeholders and community members on November 30, 2026 at the 40th District Annual LBI Presentations Meeting.

Important Dates:

  • Information Session: October 19, 2026 - 5:30 PM