Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Planning and Development Councils
This funding supports regional planning and development councils in Maryland to enhance economic growth and infrastructure in rural areas, with each council eligible for up to $600,000 to address local challenges.
The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) supports the five designated regional planning and development councils in Maryland, focusing on enhancing economic development and infrastructure in rural areas. These councils work across county lines to foster economic strategies, preserve agricultural industries, and secure federal infrastructure funding. For FY2025, the State has allocated $1,500,000 to support projects that strengthen rural economic and community development. Each council can receive up to $600,000, subject to funding availability, with the aim to tackle regional challenges effectively.
Award Range
Not specified - $600,000
Total Program Funding
$1,500,000
Number of Awards
5
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Eligibility - see details: Tri-County Council of Western Maryland; Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland; Upper Shore Regional Council; Mid-Shore Regional Council; Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore; Other multicounty efforts serving rural communities in areas not served by the regional councils - Projects must be aimed at regional or intergovernmental planning and development.
Geographic Eligibility
Allegany, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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