Rural Maryland Council's FY 2026 Grant Cycle Now Open

The Rural Maryland Council is excited to announce that the Fiscal Year 2026 grant cycle is now open! This is a two-phase application process. Phase I – the Letter of Intent – is due by May 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

We extend our sincere thanks to Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, Speaker Adrienne Jones, and members of the Maryland General Assembly for prioritizing $6,000,000 in funding for rural Maryland. This investment will make a significant impact on the economic growth and long-term sustainability of our rural communities.

Join RMC staff at a grant information session this spring to learn more about the Council’s two grant programs: the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) and the Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF). Our first session will be held virtually via Zoom, followed by four in-person sessions across the state. We encourage you to attend the session most convenient for you to get your questions answered and connect directly with our team.

---Lunch will be provided at the in-person sessions---

Click the blue links below to register for the session in your region. We look forward to seeing you there!

Zoom Teleconference

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10 AM - 12 PM
Register to attend here

Western Maryland - Fort Ritchie Community Center

Thursday, April 24, 2025
12 PM - 2 PM

14421 Lake Royer Drive
Fort Ritchie, Maryland 21719

Register to attend here

Lower Eastern Shore - Germantown School Community Heritage Center

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
12 PM - 2 PM

10223 Trappe Road
Berlin, Maryland 21811

Register to attend here