Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Health announced Wednesday that $1.36 million in grants has been awarded to 17 organizations for programs aimed at preventing and reducing gun violence across Maryland.
The funding, awarded through the Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention, will support community organizations, local health departments and law enforcement agencies. Projects include firearm safety education, distribution of gun locks and other safe-storage resources, behavioral health and victim services, suicide prevention efforts and initiatives related to the firearm surrender process in domestic violence protective order cases.
The Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention was established in 2024 and uses a public health approach focused on firearm violence prevention, intervention and support for communities affected by violence. Its work includes partnerships with state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, health professionals and community groups.
According to the state, the center awarded $1.71 million during its first two years to support local health departments, nonprofits and health care organizations working on gun violence intervention, firearm storage education and protections for victims of domestic violence.
