The Central Baltimore Partnership has served as a catalyst for investment and revitalization of the area from Mount Royal Avenue north to 23rd Street, between Howard Street and Greenmount Avenue. Through numerous volunteer task forces, comprised of the representatives of the 25 universities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and city agencies that are now members of the Partnership, CBP has provided consulting, coaching, and fundraising support to a wide range of activities. Included among them are creation of hundreds of new and rehabbed housing units, both affordable and market rate; commercial development; creating an employment recruitment and referral pipeline for area residents; and introducing a private microenterprise organization to provide small loans to area businesses. This grant provided general operating support and funds for a feasibility study.