ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore announced this week that the state has awarded $5 million in matching grants to 58 nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and tourism groups to boost economic development through cultural preservation.
The funding, distributed through the Maryland Heritage Areas Program, will support place-based tourism and sustainability initiatives across Maryland’s 13 state-certified heritage areas. The recipient organizations include museums, parks, arts organizations, historic sites, and schools.
“You cannot understand the history of America without understanding the history of our state,” Moore said in a statement. He added that the grants ensure Maryland’s history and culture are preserved through public-private partnerships that strengthen local economies and educate visitors…