The United Way of Central Maryland seeks to transform its Wi-Fi hotspot locations into safe, accessible Community Technology Hubs. These hubs will be ADA compliant outdoor spaces where residents of all ages and abilities can safely gather to access high-speed Internet, engage with their neighbors and receive services. These hubs will support a range of needs, from children doing homework, parents applying for jobs or working, residents accessing telehealth services or families reconnecting with relatives via Zoom calls.

The City of North Wilkesboro would like to expand the community’s access to outdoor play and recreation through the installation of a new inclusive playground designed for ages two to 12, with additional play elements in the area for children under two to enjoy. This playground would be ADA-compliant with rubberized mulch and rubberized pour-in-place surfaces to create the site’s pad. The entrance to the playground also will have a dedicated resting place for caretakers, zones for parking strollers, and dedicated benches.

The Public Arts Committee will choose a proposal from a local muralist. The muralist will paint the 2,200 square foot north side of the building. The mural will become part of the Town of Mooresville's public art invento

Blackshear Elementary would like to build a living mural garden with child-friendly pathways, a refreshed playground area, modular seating for outdoor learning, and shades that include charging and wi-fi stations to extend learning beyond the classroom walls. Family and community members will have access to an organic edible garden to cultivate fresh vegetables and native plant species to beautify their school community through environmentally supportive gardening and growing.

Westbrook High School teaches environmental science and sustainable practices, but the building's interior tells a contradictory story. This project would create a greenhouse initiative to support curriculum addressing community needs and implementing sustainable practices from tilling soil and planting seeds to harvesting and preparing meals. Students will experience hands-on, project based learning and will be able to take food home to help feed their families, many of whom are food insecure and living below the poverty line.

The Webber Township Fire Protection District Volunteers is requesting materials to update their current training/meeting facility. The project would include paint, flooring, trim work, cabinets with sink, microwave and range, updated bathrooms with new units and fixtures, new interior doors and overall organization of the area including adding shelving, desks, blinds, chairs, tables, a couch and whiteboards.

The Wakefield Foundation exists to preserve and restore the former Wakefield High School Building, built in 1919. The organization also preserves local history, provides educational opportunities, and offers programs and activities for the Wakefield community and surrounding areas. The Foundation's plan is to increase accessibility to its second-floor auditorium by adding a restroom to better serve people with disabilities and older patrons. The auditorium supports events such as performances, weddings , receptions, classes and community events and meetings.

Yavapai Elementary School seeks to redesign its current library space to create flexible student seating, a maker space for students and updated interior features.

Worcester Common Ground works to promote and develop permanent and sustainable improvement in underserved neighborhoods of Central Worcester through affordable housing, community activism and economic development. This project would add a community room for WCG's low-income neighbors of all ages, where they could host a birthday party for their children or have a safe space to go outside of their home. For children, this space will serve as an after-school hangout space or a place where kids can complete their homework or meet for group projects.