• Transform Maryland Transportation Coalition reforms public transportation decision-making by encouraging local participation.
• The Central Maryland Transportation Alliance is a diverse coalition of corporate and civic leaders uniting business, philanthropic and institutional sectors to improve and expand transportation options for the citizens and businesses of Central Maryland.
• The Maryland Transit Opportunities Coalition unites transit riders, workers, and advocates to expand transit networks and propel Maryland toward economic prosperity, a cleaner environment, and more livable communities.

Maryland Department of Transportation

• Maryland Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is a report on strategies and programs related to transportation infrastructure.
• Mobility Specialized Transit provides transportation services to people with disabilities in the Baltimore/Central Maryland region.
• MetroAccess Paratransit provides transportation services to people with disabilities in the Washington Metropolitan area.
• Disability Reduced Fare Program helps eligible participants pay less for public transportation in the Baltimore/Central Maryland region.
• Metro Reduced Fare Program helps eligible participants pay less for public transportation in the Washington Metropolitan area.
• Model Complete Streets Initiative provides inclusive design and transportation planning resources for safe and accessible travel.
• Maryland Locally-Operated Transit Systems provide technical assistance to local transportation operators who need support with regulatory compliance, operations, management, planning, and training.
• Maryland Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plans identifies the transportation needs of older adults, people with disabilities, and limited-income individuals, develops strategies to meet those needs, and prioritizes projects for funding and implementation.

• Local Departments of Transportation provide transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities at the county level.
• Village Model Networks offer peer-to-peer support for older adults and people with disabilities that often include transportation services.
• AARP Livable Communities Map includes strategies on how age-friendly communities are adopting walkable and age-inclusive planning and transportation.
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation services are available at the local level for those who qualify.
• Disability-Related Transportation services are available at the local level for those who qualify.
• Uber for Seniors and Lyft Silver offer ride-hailing programs that are tailored to older adults.

• HUD Consolidated Plan identifies funding opportunities for community needs and evaluates the associated outcomes of HUD grants.
• Maryland Affordable Housing Trust supports affordable housing development for income-limited residents.
• Maryland’s Interagency Council on Homelessness Work Groups focus on specific policy issues impacting those experiencing homelessness in Maryland.

Department of Housing and Community Development

• Community Development works with local governments, organizations, and businesses to revitalize Maryland communities by enhancing existing neighborhood resources, supporting economic development, and providing public services and infrastructure.

• Housing Choice Voucher Program makes rental housing more affordable for eligible low-income residents through subsidized and public housing programs and help with rental expenses.

• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program provides tax credits for sponsor organizations of eligible low- or moderate-income housing construction projects.

• Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability Program provides funding for energy-efficient housing rehabilitation and new construction projects in affordable multifamily rental housing developments.
• Affordable Rental Housing Financing Programs support the development and preservation of affordable rental housing in priority funding areas.
• Maryland Housing Needs Assessment Update provides data and recommendations related to affordable housing needs across Maryland communities. It includes a breakaway report Housing Needs Assessment for Older Adults.

Department of Human Services

• Project Home, also known as C.A.R.E. (Certified Adult Residential Environment), offers people with mental illnesses or other disabilities a stable, family-like supportive housing environment with foster families in the community.

Department of Assessments and Taxation

• Homeowners Property Tax Credit Program provides credits against property tax bills for eligible homeowners.
• Renters’ Tax Credits provides property tax credits for eligible renters to offset the cost of a portion of their rent.

Department of Health

• Home and Community-Based Services offer Medicaid waivers to older adults and people with certain disabilities to help them live at home and in their communities.

Department of Disabilities

• Section 811 rental assistance helps eligible low-income adults with disabilities live independently through rental payment assistance in participating units.

Comptroller of Maryland

• State of the Economy Series: Housing and the Economy provides a comprehensive analysis of Maryland’s housing market, including trends in housing costs, supply and demand dynamics, and patterns of domestic migration—highlighting where older Maryland residents are moving to and from.

• Community Housing provides support to help low- and moderate-income older adult residents live as independently as possible.

• Energy Assistance Programs provide utility bill assistance to low-income households to make energy costs more affordable and help prevent a loss of service.

• Home Repair Programs improve comfort, safety, and accessibility of single-family homes for eligible homeowners through grants and loans to finance needed renovations.

• Housing Counseling and Legal Services Network provides access to HUD-approved housing counselors to help homeowners understand options for avoiding foreclosure.

• Tenant and Landlord Affairs helps Maryland tenants and landlords navigate their rights and responsibilities.

• Economic Action MD is a fair housing program that roots out discrimination in housing and assists Maryland residents with resolving housing discrimination complaints.

• Chamber of Commerce Policy Committees provide a range of opportunities to support business development and financial stability in Maryland communities.
• CASH Campaign Financial Capability Coalitions bring together nonprofits, financial institutions, associations, and community volunteers to provide resources to improve the financial health of local community members.

Office of the Attorney General

• Consumer Protection Division provides mediation services to help consumers resolve complaints against businesses, and information that helps consumers make decisions in the marketplace. ​

Comptroller of Maryland

• Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Practices administers the agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity, Fair Practices, Americans with Disabilities Act, Bullying Complaints, Cultural Awareness Programs, and related education and training programs.

Department of Planning

• Maryland InfoPortal is Maryland’s a single-source resource for finding financial and non-financial assistance offered by government agencies, including grants and funding, technical assistance, and direct development support to local governments, civic and private organizations, and individuals.

Department of Aging

• Maryland Access Point for Providers empowers community-based organizations, health care, and social service providers to reach more eligible candidates through expert referrals and pre-screening supports.

Department of Human Services

• Project SAFE is a public/private coalition that provides resources for preventing and remedying financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.

• Maryland Saves can help Maryland workers without access to employer-provided retirement savings options save for the future, and provide employers the opportunity to offer retirement savings options to their employees.
• Governor’s Grants Office provides resources, training, research, and guidance to state agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and academia on all aspects of federal grants and federal funds.
• Maryland Benefits is an integrated portal to available health and human services in Maryland, allowing residents a single point of entry to search for benefits they may be eligible for, including food, cash, medical costs, and energy bill programs across state agencies.
• BenefitsCheckUp connects older adults and people with disabilities to programs that can help them afford daily expenses, live healthy, and stay independent.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides tools to help older adults and their caregivers navigate financial decision-making for financial security later in life.
• eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) is the official electronic bidding portal for the State of Maryland and provides information on current and upcoming procurement opportunities from state agencies.
• FreeWill works with nonprofit development teams to ensure they’re able to accept impactful gifts, whether given through tax-smart vehicles like donor-advised funds, stocks, or IRAs, or through a legacy commitment in a will or trust.

• Maryland Commission on Caregiving helps identify needs by family caregivers and make public policy recommendations to help coordinate services and supports.

Department of Aging

• Senior Care provides case management and in-home support services for eligible people age 65 years or older who are at risk of nursing home placement.
• Maryland Family Caregiver Support Program coordinates an array of supports to help family and informal caregivers care for a loved one at home.
• Supportive Communities is an initiative aimed at creating age-friendly communities where older adults can thrive by supporting local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community members that serve older adults.

• Family Caregiver Alliance provides a range of caregiving supports and resources for caregivers.
• National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers provides 500 actions that can be adopted at every level of government and across the public and private sectors to ensure family caregivers have resources to maintain their own health, well-being, and financial security while providing crucial support for others.
• Together in Care provides strategies to help communities meet the growing demand for direct care workers and family caregivers.
• Grandfamilies and Kinship Support Network provides technical assistance and resources that help government agencies, nonprofits, and kinship navigator programs holistically work together to better support grandparents, relatives, and close family friends with the children they raise.

• Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) incorporates stakeholder feedback toward ensuring all Marylanders have access to high-value, affordable health care by regulating hospital rates, advancing health system transformation, and supporting improvements to care quality, health outcomes, and cost-efficiency.​​​​
• Food System Resiliency Council is a multiagency collaborative that engages experts across Maryland to better address food insecurity and resilience issues across the state.
• Virginia I. Jones Alzheimer’s  Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Council promotes the early detection of dementia and related conditions by increasing awareness and education among health care providers.
• Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board is an independent unit of state government tasked with protecting Marylanders and the Maryland health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products.
• Interested Parties Advisory Group is compliled of home- and community-based service experts who guide the Maryland Department of Health to improve Medicaid’s home- and community-based services.
• Maryland Behavioral Health Advisory Council advocates for coordinated systems of care that are culturally competent and include a comprehensive approach to prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery services.
• Maryland Commission on Health Equity advises state officials on issues of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic health disparities.
• Mental Health Association of Marylanddevelops policy priorities and advocates for policies that will best support older Marylanders with cognitive/behavioral conditions.

Department of Health

• Home and Community-Based Services offers home and community-based services through Medicaid for older adults, people with disabilities, and children with chronic illnesses.
• State Health Improvement Plan defines the State’s top five health priority areas and presents a plan to improve health outcomes in those areas.
• Maryland Public Health Services Administration provides oversight and resources vital to public health including cancer and chronic disease​ prevention, environmental health, infectious disease epidemiology and outbreak response, maternal and child health, and opioid response.​​
• Health Equity Resource Communities work to address health disparities and improve health outcomes by providing clinical interventions and social determinants of health support for marginalized populations across the state.

Department of Aging

• Maryland Equips provides free medical equipme​nt a​nd assistive technology to Marylanders with any disability, illness, or injury who need additional support to remain comfortable and connected.​​
• Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use provides free durable medical equipment to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability.
• State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) coordinates with organizations and local governments to provide education and outreach services to inform Medicare beneficiaries about navigating Medicare, and chosing the right plan. 
• Area Agencies on Aging provide a variety of services that help keep older adults healthy and connected to their communities, and can connect organizations and local government with a range of health-related supports and services, including:
  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention programs that support community-based health services, screenings, education, and preventive care to improve health outcomes;
  • Nutrition Services that offer leadership for food programs serving healthy meals or groceries to older adults throughout the state; and
  • Senior Centers that serve as the the hub of most nutrition and health promotion activities for older adults, providing a vital resource for remaining independent and active in the community.​

• AHEAD Model advances the State’s vision of empowering all Marylanders to achieve optimal health and well-being by empowering communities and service providers to help residents make healthy choices.
• CDC Approach to Program Evaluation provides resources that help determine how effective and efficient health programs, policies, and organizations are in reaching desired outcomes.
• Maryland Hunger Solutions works to end hunger and improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of individuals, children, and families in Maryland.
• Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence provides wellness programs and resources to improve health outcomes across Maryland communities.

• Maryland Commission on Civil Rights provides resources and investigates complaints related to employment, housing, public accommodations, state contracts, health services, and commercial property leasing discrimination.
• Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs assesses the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community and establishes policy and best practices for supporting inclusive environments in Maryland.
• Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives addresses the needs of seven ethnic communities in Maryland: African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Caribbean Americans, Hispanic and Latin Americans, Middle Eastern Americans, South Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
• Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities provides guidance in analyzing and addressing communities at risk of sprawl, pollution, and development that disproportionately impact the health and economic opportunity of its residents.
• Statewide Independent Living Council promotes, supports, and enhances opportunities for Marylanders with disabilities to maximize choices to independently live, work, and play, free from discrimination, abuse, and exploitation.

Department of Planning

• Equity Planning and Environmental Justice provides information, resources, and strategies to strengthen local communities through equitable, sustainable, and inclusive community planning processes.

Department of Aging

• Reframe Aging initiatives create strategies for reducing age-related bias.
• Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program improves the quality of care and life for Maryland residents of long-term care by advocating for laws, regulations, and policies that benefit residents, and advising providers.

• Economic Action MD is a fair housing program that roots out discrimination in housing and assists Maryland residents with resolving housing discrimination complaints.
• The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination by housing providers, landlords, real estate companies, municipalities, banks, and homeowners insurance companies.
• Project SAFE (Stop Adult Financial Exploitation) is an informal public/private coalition of 16 different organizations that share a common goal of preventing and remedying financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
• Maryland Nonprofits Intersectional Systems Change for Equity aims to eliminate systemic barriers to equitable access to state systems and programs, regardless of age, race, religion, socio-economic background, gender identity, location, disability, or residency status.
• Free Justice is a nonprofit that provides legal services, policy, advocacy and community education to improve the lives and legal rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• The Juanita C. Grant Foundation is a nonprofit that builds solution-focused programs across the lifespan ensuring everyone has access to purpose, protection, and possibility as we age. Core programs include interactive elder abuse, domestic violence, and fraud prevention workshops, as well as statewide outreach programs to combat social isolation among older adults.

• Local Workforce Development Boards foster regional collaboration and best practices to address current and future hiring needs of employers.
• Governor’s Appointments Office assists the Governor in recommending appointments to Maryland’s 600+ boards and commissions.

Maryland Department of Labor

• Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) is available to job seekers, ages 55 and older, who are unemployed, meet established low-income guidelines, and desire an opportunity for training and employment.
• EARN Maryland is an industry-led partnership driving economic and workforce development by connecting jobseekers with training and employment opportunities in key growth areas.

• AARP for Employers helps businesses find experienced talent over the age of 50.
• Center for Workforce Inclusion provides job training for adults over 50 to help meet the needs of employers.
• Maryland’s American Job Centers provide a full range of assistance to job seekers and businesses free of charge.
• Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning coordinates job seeker services and training, business services, adult learning programs, and labor market information.
• Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program provides apprenticeship opportunities with employers who can provide specialized training in key fields.