Community Development Block Grant
TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TITLE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT – COVID FUNDING
Notice is hereby given that the County Council of Talbot County, Maryland will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to obtain the views of citizens on activities to be submitted to the Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for funds awarded through the federal CARES Act. The County was a recipient of previous funds and has the opportunity to apply for additional funds to be used for homeless shelters and food programs and facilities.
The public hearing will be held during the regularly scheduled County Council meeting in the Bradley Meeting Room, Talbot County Courthouse, South Wing, 11 North Washington Street in Easton. If you require communications or other assistance, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (410) 770-8010 or TTY (410) 822-8735 by Monday, October 27, 2025. All interested parties are hereby notified, invited to attend and to comment.
COUNTY COUNCIL OF TALBOT COUNTY
Projects
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CV-1-11 COVID CARES FUNDS
Talbot County was recently notified that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has remaining Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program COVID (CV-1-11) funding available for our two active subrecipients (Neighborhood Service Center and St. Michaels Community Center). These funds are being offered as an amendment to the County as we received funding from the first federal CARES Act round through DHCD (in 2020) and again in SFY2025. The SFY2025 amendment, totaling $116,500 included $68,000 for food, equipment and staff for Neighborhood Service Center and $48,500 for food, equipment and staff for St. Michaels Community Center.
The current amendment for the two (2) food pantries subrecipients are: (1) for $75,000 for the Neighborhood Service Center and (2) for $75,000 for the St. Michaels Community Center. After the County Council public hearing on October 28, 2025, each amendment request will be considered for approval by DHCD. The CDBG program reserves the right to deny or reduce funding requests. All funds received must be spent by June 30, 2026 and both food pantries have confirmed that they will be able to meet the deadline.
Current funds as identified above are only available for these current subrecipients as an amendment to the original grant. The funds can be used for services, food supplies, shelter improvements, appliances, and equipment, and food bank facility improvements.
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FY26 Talbot Interfaith Shelter
Approved CDBG Special Project Application
Talbot Interfaith Shelter - 107 and 109 Goldsborough Street, Easton, MD 21601
Special Project Application submitted to DHCD on July 3, 2025, approved July 29, 2025.
Administrative Resolution
Citizen Participation Plan
Anti-Displacement Plan
Photos 107 and 109
Estimates 107 and 109
Letters of Support Fello, NSC, TFN
Application Part D Comp Plan and Maps
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FY25 For All Seasons, Inc.
Status: Bid awarded
Harper and Sons, Inc., was awarded bid 24-19 to renovate For All Seasons, Inc. Renovation began on July 1, 2025 to update the current space to better serve Talbot County and surrounding areas with mental health services.
This non-profit renovation project is partially funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The lowest qualified bidder: Harper & Sons, was selected as the General Contractor for this project.
Wage Decision Dated: 1/10/2025
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FY24 St. Vincent de Paul
Status: In Construction
From Groundbreaking to Grand Opening. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference Inc. and Board of Directors hosted hosted a GRAND OPENING for the expanded St. Vincent de Paul Center located at 29533 Canvasback Drive, Easton, MD 21601 on October 15, 2025.

Second Public Hearing
This non-profit project is partially funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Willow Construction, LLC, is the General Contractor.
Contractor Statement of Assurances and Certifications
DOL Wage and Hour Posters ENGLISH SPANISH
Questions may be directed to Mary Kay Verdery, Grants Administrator, 11. N. Washington St., Easton, 410-770-8002 or mkverdery@talbotcountymd.gov.
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FY22 Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center
Status: Completed
Renovation and rehabilitation project to provide community meeting space for immigrant and low- and moderate-income persons.
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FY21 Early Head Start/Family Support Center
Status: Completed
Renovation of building for EHS/FSC use at Easton Elementary School Campus, Easton.
Staff Contact
Mary Kay Verdery
Grants Administrator
Talbot County Courthouse
11 N. Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
Phone: 410-770-8002
Email: mkverdery@talbotcountymd.gov
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