FY26 Community Project Submissions

FY26 Community Project Funding Requests Submitted to Committee:

Agriculture Rural Development FDA (AG)

Project Recipient: McDaniel College
Project Name: Enhancing Nursing Education with Advanced Simulation and Skills Equipment and Technology
Project Location: 200 Memorial Avenue, Westminster, Maryland 21157
Requested Amount: $829,952

Project Description: The funding would be used to equip McDaniel’s new nursing education facility with advanced medical equipment and technology for simulation labs, skills labs and active learning classrooms. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the equipment and technology for the labs and classrooms will enhance hands-on nursing training and increase the number of bachelor’s prepared nurses entering today’s technologically advanced health care workforce. The hands-on learning provided by this equipment and technology has proven to prepare nurses far better than a traditional classroom. This is especially critical in rural Carroll County as they are facing health worker shortages.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: Deeds of Faith Inc.
Project Name: Community Pantry Expansion
Project Location: 640 Lucabaugh Mill Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157
Requested Amount: $51,550

Project Description: The funding will be used to increase the capacity of the food pantry and clothing services. The project is a good use of tax payer dollars because it aids the growing number of families facing financial hardships, in need of community services.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: Carroll County Veterans Independence Project Inc.
Project Name: Veterans Freedom Center
Project Location: 95 Carroll Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157
Requested Amount: $1,000,000

Project Description: The funding would be used to build a Veterans Center to serve veterans and their families. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because Veterans defended our nation and it is necessary we assist them as they transition to civilian life through employment programs, education, meeting rooms, and communal areas. Carroll County is rural and therefore Veterans lack access to resources available in more populated areas of the State of Maryland.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: Carroll County Youth Service Bureau
Project Name: Carroll County Youth Service Bureau Building Addition Project
Project Location: 59 Kate Wagner Rd, Westminster, Maryland 21157
Requested Amount: $1,000,000

Project Description: Funds would be used to support the construction of an addition to the current Carroll County Youth Service Bureau Building. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enable the expansion of programming to meet the community’s growing need for evidence-based mental health and substance use services to individuals and families across rural Carroll County.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Commerce Justice Science (CJS)

Project Recipient: City of Baltimore
Project Name: Group Violence Reduction Strategy Expansion
Project Location: City Hall: 100 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Requested Amount: $1184,000

Project Description: Funds will be used for the expansion of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy across all remaining districts in the City of Baltimore. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this is an evidence-based practice to reduce gun violence by engaging resources to those that want to change and hold accountable those that do not.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: Baltimore Police Department
Project Name: Computer Aided Dispatch Replacement
Project Location: Baltimore City Police Headquarters 601 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Requested Amount: $1,250,000

Project Description: Funds will go towards the replacement of the City’s aging Computer-Aided Dispatch System that is nearly twenty years old. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this system is used by fire, police, and other city agencies to allow calls for service to prioritize and record as an emergency or non-emergency incident.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: Center for Hope, Inc.
Project Name: Center for Hope Expansion of Trauma and Victim Services
Project Location: 5400 Preakness Way, Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Requested Amount: $800,000

Project Description: Funds will be used to enhance Center of Hope’s network of violence intervention and prevention programs focused on intimate partner violence, child abuse and exploitation, elder justice, human trafficking, and community violence. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will establish a 24-hour centralized intake system, enhance hospital outreach, and implement program evaluations to improve healthcare coordination, reduce disparities, and connect individuals with critical safety resources.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: Loyola University Maryland
Project Name: Forensics Science Program
Project Location: 4501 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21210
Requested Amount: $965,000

Project Description: Funds will procure forensics laboratory equipment. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will facilitate implementation of state-of-the-art academic curriculum and research for undergraduate and graduate students and to support the development of a Forensic Science Training Center that can be used by local law enforcement agencies and partners.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Interior and Environment

Project Recipient: Town of New Windsor
Project Name: Water and Sewer System Improvements
Project Location: 211 High Street, New Windsor, Maryland, 21776
Requested Amount: $500,000

Project Description: Funds will be used to make upgrades to an aging water and sewer system including well exploration and testing and addressing lead and copper issues. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase the quality and quantity of water and decrease sewer treatment expenses.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: City of Westminster
Project Name: Advanced Water Purification System Phase 3
Project Location: 45 West Main Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157
Requested Amount: $1,250,000

Project Description: Funds will be used to support the first indirect water reuse facility in Maryland. Providing a permanent drought-resistant water source. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this facility will provide an additional 1 million gallons of water service to 38,000 users within Carroll County.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Military Construction- Veterans Affairs

Project Recipient: Maryland Air National Guard
Project Name: Martin Runway Improvement Program
Project Location: Martin State Airport, 701 Wilson Point Rd, Middle River, Maryland 21220
Requested Amount: $2,000,000

Project Description: Funds will be used to properly configure the runway in order to make it free of obstructions with remaining obstructions clearly marked The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support the operational and training requirements of the assigned A-10 aircraft and other aircraft in the greater Washington-Baltimore area.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Transportation-Housing and Urban Development

Project Recipient: Carroll Community College
Project Name: Carroll Community College Applied Technology and Trades Center
Project Location: 601 Washington Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157
Requested Amount: $1,000,000

Project Description: Funds will be used to establish a new Applied Technology and Trades Center at Carroll Community College. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will address critical workforce shortages among tradespeople (manufacturing, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and automotive/electric vehicle). It will increase economic development.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: Baltimore County Government
Project Name: The Reisterstown Main Street Lamppost Replacement Project
Project Location: 234 Main Street, Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
Requested Amount: $320,000

Project Description: Funds will be used to replace deteriorating lampposts with new energy-efficient ones. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance safety, visibility, and aesthetics. This upgrade supports economic revitalization, pedestrian accessibility, and historic preservation, creating a more vibrant and welcoming Main Street for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: Baltimore County Government
Project Name: I-795 & Dolfield Blvd. Interchange
Project Location: I-795 East & Dolfield Blvd. and Red Run Blvd. / I-795 West & Tollgate Rd., Baltimore, Maryland
Requested Amount: $2,000,000

Project Description: Funds will be used to purchase the land necessary to improve the interchange. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance accessibility in the Owings Mills area of Baltimore County promoting economic growth.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

Project Recipient: Maryland Department of Transportation
Project Name: Runway Improvement Program – Amtrak Catenary Line Relocation
Project Location: Martin State Airport 701 Wilson Point Road, Middle River, Maryland 21220
Requested Amount: $850,000

Project Description: Funds will be used to lower Amtrak catenary poles and wires to remain clear of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airspace protection surfaces. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these improvements are required to address critical safety and operational needs for the airport and surrounding community.

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement

National Defense Authorization Act

(All Military Construction Projects Must Be Submitted to the NDAA as well as the MILCON Committee)

Rep. Olszewski Financial Disclosure Certification and Federal Nexus Statement