FY26 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Rural Entrepreneurship, Agricultural, Workforce, and Cooperative Development
This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural Maryland businesses and organizations focused on entrepreneurship, agriculture, workforce development, and community enhancement to improve living standards and preserve cultural heritage.
The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) is aimed at boosting the standard of living in rural areas of Maryland by 2030, aligning it with or exceeding statewide averages, while preserving rural cultural heritage. The Fund supports economic and community development initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship, enhance local infrastructure, and foster intergovernmental cooperation. For Fiscal Year 2025, RMPIF has allocated $1,500,000 to support entrepreneurship and related activities. These grants will help develop robust economic opportunities in rural Maryland by supporting small businesses, agricultural advancements, and workforce development. Application phases include a Letter of Intent by May 17, 2024, and a Full Application by July 12, 2024, with final grant decisions announced in August 2024.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$1,500,000
Number of Awards
8
Matching Requirement
Yes - Yes, at least 25% cash match from non-state sources.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligibility: Regional councils, Nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) IRS tax designation, Community Colleges, Career Technology Centers, Libraries. Applicants must be in good standing with the State of Maryland, serve a regional or statewide rural constituency, and may include community colleges and technology centers.
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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