U.S. Senator Van Hollen announced community projects across Maryland that were funded per FY 2022 omnibus funding legislation that was passed on March 10, 2022. The following projects located in Rockville will receive over $2.5 million:

• Project Name: Renovation of University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing Facility at the Universities at Shady Grove

Location: Rockville, MD
Applicant: University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing
Amount received: $1,250,000
Description: Funding would be used to renovate the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing facility at the Universities of Shady Grove, including creating additional simulation learning space; 3D immersion functionality; a new assessment lab with control room; a state-of-the-art hospital training suite; a Student Success suite with advising, tutoring, and study groups; and office space to accommodate new faculty

• Project Name: UMBC-Shady Grove Biomanufacturing Center

Location: Rockville, Maryland
Applicant: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Amount received: $750,000
Description: Funds will be used to create biomanufacturing-related laboratory projects and class demonstrations in UMBC’s facilities at the Universities at Shady Grove. These lab modules would become part of the undergraduate and graduate biotechnology degree programs, which are focused on workforce development, industry-relevant student internship projects, and short-term training for workers displaced because of the COVID-19-related economic downturn. These funds would also allow UMBC to purchase additional biomanufacturing-related laboratory equipment, enabling them to educate more students and trainees and grow Maryland’s STEM workforce

• Project Name: EveryMind Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services Capacity Building

Project Location: Rockville, MD
Applicant: EveryMind
Amount received: $325,000
Description: Funds will support the development of EveryMind’s virtual capacity and technology infrastructure, supplementing their crisis prevention and intervention measures and promoting the mental health and wellness of the Montgomery County community

• Project Name: The Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
  

  Project Location: Rockville, MD
  Applicant: The Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA)
  Amount received: $300,000
  Description: Funds would enable JCADA to serve more people by temporarily hiring additional staff to deal with the surge of clients experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault and seeking services. JCADA would continue to provide hybrid in-person and remote services to survivors as well as temporary assistance to clients struggling with homelessness and food insecurity

For the complete list of Maryland community projects funded by congressionally directed spending, please visit: https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/community-funding-projects