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Calvert County clarifies funding and timeline for proposed shelter and day program at 85 Main Street
Summary
County officials clarified federal and state grant funding and the project timeline for 85 Main Street in Prince Frederick, saying existing grants cover acquisition and that remaining funds are designated for design and construction; a public hearing on construction timing will follow design completion.
Calvert County officials used a public-service announcement at the Nov. 2 Board of County Commissioners meeting to correct misinformation and summarize the funding status for the 85 Main Street project in Prince Frederick, a planned homeless day program and emergency shelter.
A county spokesperson said the property at 85 Main Street was purchased using federal Community Development Block Grant funding first awarded in 2023 and that an additional Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development grant for $574,318 was awarded in 2024. County staff stated combined grant funding amounts to roughly $1.37 million and that remaining grant funds are dedicated to design and construction. The county said it is working with Zavos Architecture on design and that a public hearing will be held to present a construction schedule once design work is complete.
County officials emphasized that Calvert County government is “fully compliant with federal grant rules,” that state monitors review spending, and that the county has corrected a separate erroneous insert that appeared in some mailings unrelated to this project.
Why it matters: The announcement responds to circulating misinformation and confirms state and federal grant support for an anticipated day program and emergency shelter in Prince Frederick. County officials said they will publish design information and a construction timeline after design is finalized and will hold a public hearing on the project schedule.
Ending: County staff encouraged residents to watch for notices about the public hearing and to consult county webpages for updated project materials once design is finalized.
