PurposeGrants to promote economic prosperity in Maryland’s disadvantaged and underserved rural communities.Priority will be given to proposals that address:Rural healthcareInfrastructureEntrepreneurshipRegional councilsEligibilityEligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that serve a regional or statewide rural constituency, such as c…[Read more]

PurposeBUILD Discretionary Grants, formerly TIGER Discretionary Grants, provide funding for capital investments in unmet surface transportation infrastructure needs.BUILD funding may be used to support:RoadsBridgesTransitRailPortsIntermodal transportationRural broadband deployment that is part of an eligible transportation projectA priority of the…[Read more]

PurposeMaryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) provides grants to rural-serving nonprofit organizations that undertake statewide and regional planning, economic and community development, and agricultural and forestry education projects.MAERDAF also provides grants to community colleges that support small……[Read more]

PurposeThe Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program provides grants to develop and expand existing farm to school initiatives and other food and agriculture experiential learning initiatives within a distinct service area with the overall goal of increasing access to school…   Read more»

 PurposeThe Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program funds projects designed to meet the needs of low-income individuals and increase community self-reliance concerning food and nutrition. Funding is also designed to meet specific state, local, or neighborhood food and agricultural needs,…   Read more»