Redefining Resilience and Recovery December 1-2 at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Annapolis On December 1 and 2 of this year, the Rural Maryland Council will host a biennial Rural Summit to highlight the achievements and progress of its rural communities. Throughout the two-day event, attendees will hear rural advocates from across the state and Read the Rest…
The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) supports Rural Maryland Council’s activities including the Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF), and the State’s five Regional Councils. RMPIF is designed to facilitate significant targeted investments in important economic and community development programs and promote regional and intergovernmental cooperation. MAERDAF provides capacity-building grants to Read the Rest…
The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) is pleased to announce that the Fiscal Year 2022 Grant Portal will open on Monday, April 26, 2021, and will be accepting letters of intent to apply for the Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) and the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) for the Fiscal Year Read the Rest…
The Rural Maryland Council is currently issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit a qualified entity to provide technical assistance in estimating the economic impact of the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund and the Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund using a set of economic data to model complex economic events and Read the Rest…
Maryland Day is celebrated annually on March 25th, the anniversary of the day The Ark and The Dove landed at St. Clement’s Island in 1634. Maryland Day has been celebrated since 1903, initially, a day recognized by the state’s Board of Education to learn about Maryland’s history. In 1916, Maryland General Assembly first recognized Read the Rest…
Governor Larry Hogan declared this year February 11, 2021, Rural Maryland Day. On this day, rural constituents from across the state met with key legislators to discuss the strengths and challenges experienced living in rural Maryland. Participants met virtually to meet one-on-one with legislators and their staff. Also, the Proclamation for Rural Maryland Read the Rest…
The Rural Maryland Council (RMC), an independent state agency, brings together rural leaders, government officials at all levels, and the representatives of the non-profit and for-profit sectors to develop public policy solutions to the challenges unique to rural Maryland. Ultimately, our mission is to improve the quality of life while preserving the cultural heritage of Read the Rest…
Join us for Rural Maryland Day on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm by Zoom Teleconference. There is no fee to attend but registration is required. Register to attend here!! Rural Maryland Day offers a special opportunity for Rural constituents form across the State to meet with key legislators to Read the Rest…
Together, the Rural Maryland Council, Volunteer Maryland and the Maryland Heritage Area will offer virtual information sessions for attendees to learn more about the organizations and the resources available to rural-serving organizations. Learn more about the programs and resources available, including RMC’s Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) and Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF). Volunteer Maryland Read the Rest…
Annapolis, MD – The Rural Maryland Council and its membership convened by teleconference on December 2, 2020 from 12 to 1pm for its Executive Board Meeting and Rural Impacts Award Ceremony. This annual event provides an overview of upcoming events and activities for 2021 and honors advocates for rural Maryland communities. “After one year as Read the Rest…
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Rural Maryland Council
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 410-841-5772 Fax: 410-841-5987
Email: rmc.mda@maryland.gov
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