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For assistance on constituent services & State issues please contact ourofficial office:

Official Office

Delegate Dana Jones 410-841-3211 Dana.Jones@house.state.md.us 161 House Office Bldg 6 Bladen Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1912

Campaign Address

Friends of Dana Jones 443-924-6535 PO Box 4237 Annapolis MD 21403

Applications are now open! Go to danajones30a.com/apply.

Each year, State Legislators have the honor of granting scholarships to eligible students from their home district. The Maryland Delegate Scholarship Program provides funds for enrollment in undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies at approved colleges, universities, and private career (or vocational) schools in the State of Maryland to eligible students.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Delegate Scholarship, you must 1.) Live in District 30A [you can check by going here and entering your home address] and 2.) plan to or currently attend a Maryland college or university or a private career school. Private career schools must have the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s approval to operate and be accredited by a national accrediting association approved by the US. Department of Education. You may also attend a nursing school if the Commission has approved the curriculum. Both part-time and full-time students may apply. ​

• Scholarship funds may be used at an out-of-state school if your major is not available at a Maryland school; the Office of Student Financial Assistance must verify your case’s uniqueness. More information can be found here!

​*Students must complete a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application prior to applying for scholarship funds, which is available and can be submitted online at www.fafsa.ed.gov* Selection Criteria All eligible applicants will be reviewed by an independent scholarship committee made up of District 30A community members. Selection is based on a combination of factors including merritt, community engagement and need. All students are encouraged to apply.

Application The application for my 2025 scholarship is OPEN. Click here to apply!

The office of Delegate Dana Jones has internship opportunities available to college/university students or professionals throughout the year. These internships provide an opportunity to gain hands-on legislative and policy experience. College students who qualify, may earn academic credits as well. We are seeking interns who: ​

• Have a good work ethic;

• Possess basic technology skills (Excel, Word, Google Docs, database management, data entry);

• Can work independently – and as a member of a team; and

• Is fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic and have the ability to work in person from our Annapolis office.​

Responsibilities may include: conducting legislative research; attending committee hearings and briefings; taking meeting notes; data entry; responding to constituent inquiries and accompanying the Delegate at district events. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter that indicates your skills, why you would like to work with our office, and your availability to: dana.jones@house.state.md.us with the subject line “2021 Internship.” ​ If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email. Good luck!

Numerous grant opportunities are being provided for Marylanders through the Governor's Grants Office and the Maryland Department of Labor. The Governor’s Grants Office offers year-round grant application opportunities. Grants cover numerous areas which can be viewed in full here.

• Grants for Artists: The Grants for Artists program aims to contribute to the sustainability of artists’ livelihoods by providing funds that support working or living expenses. The Grants for Artists program provides financial support accompanied by recommended, MSAC-supported professional development offerings tailored to meet the needs of artists working in various genres and media.

• One step away: The purpose of the One Step Away State Grant Program is to improve college completion by providing associate and bachelor’s degree-granting Maryland institutions with funds to identify, contact, re-enroll, and graduate near-completer students.

• Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant: Byrne Justice Assistance Grants support a broad range of state and local criminal justice initiatives critical to Maryland's ultimate goal of safe communities. Funds are intended to reduce existing gaps in service that impact violent crime, crime victims, enforcement, prosecution, adjudication, detention, and rehabilitation.

• Child Sex Trafficking Screening and Services Act Regional Navigator Program (RNPG): The purpose of the FY 2023 Child Sex Trafficking Screening and Services Act Regional Navigator Program Grant (RNPG-ARPA) grant funding is to expand programming projects. Department of Treasury establishes eligibility criteria that must be met by all organizations that receive RNPG-ARPA funds.

The Department of Labor hosts information related to grants for businesses and other non-government organizations. Different organizations provide these grants, but the leading site to look through them can be found here.

• TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) provides entrepreneurial business assistance and seed funding for developing startup companies in Maryland through various programs. Explore TEDCO programs here.

• The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development with the potential for commercialization. Being near the federal government, many Maryland businesses take advantage of these programs. Learn about SBIR/STTR and explore opportunities.

• County, University, Venture Capitalist, and More - The Maryland Entrepreneur Hub provides a comprehensive list of various funding opportunities for Maryland entrepreneurs to pursue. Check out the Maryland Entrepreneur Hub.

Anne Arundel County will make several County facilities available for cooling relief during the upcoming summer season, in response to any prolonged periods of excessive heat and humidity. Community members who need temporary relief from the heat can stop in and utilize the designated facilities during their normal business hours.

Anyone who needs sheltering, special accommodations, or has public inquiries can contact the Crisis Warmline at (410) 768-5522.

The following facilities will be available for cooling relief during the specified days and times.

• Anne Arundel County Police Department District Station Lobbies and/or Community Rooms will be available 24/7.

• Anne Arundel County Senior Activity Center Community Rooms will be available during normal business hours from 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.

• Anne Arundel County Public Libraries will be available during normal business hours from 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Thursday and from 10 am to 5 pm Friday through Saturday.

All facilities are accessible and have air conditioning, water, and restroom facilities. Medical care will not be available and anyone experiencing or observing a medical emergency should call 9-1-1. Pets are not allowed in any of these County facilities. Accommodations will be made for service animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please visit https://www.aacounty.org/cool for more information The Office of Emergency Management encourages residents to exercise caution during extremely hot and humid conditions. Whether inside or outside, heat can be dangerous to those who are not prepared to properly handle it.

Tips for Staying Cool

As the summer starts, Anne Arundel County has released tips on public safety during severe weather.

Here are some recommendations from the bureau during this time period, all County residents and visitors are encouraged to do the following:

• Drink more fluids and do not wait until you are thirsty to drink.

• Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air-conditioning, go to an air-conditioned public place or a County facility for cooling relief– even a few hours spent in air-conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.

• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

• NEVER leave any person or animal in a closed, parked vehicle.

• Although anyone can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check-in regularly with:

  • Infants and young children

  • Those aged 65 or older

  • Those with access and functional needs

In accordance with § 12-4-809. Severe weather emergencies and alerts, the County Executive will issue a Severe Weather Animal Alert when heat indices reach 95 degrees with a Code Orange air quality alert or 105 degrees without.

In accordance with § 12-4-801. A dog may not be tethered, fastened, chained, or tied outdoors by any means if the outdoor temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. For more information please visit Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control’s website at https://www.aacounty.org/departments/animal-control/index.html.

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