FY25 Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants

Ceiling: $45,000
State
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland that focus on agricultural and forestry education, as well as rural economic and community development initiatives.

Description

The Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) supports rural-serving nonprofit organizations and community colleges that engage in agricultural and forestry education, economic, and community development. Funded by the State of Maryland, these grants aim to enhance the capacity of organizations to address diverse rural development challenges and facilitate the creation of new public/private funding partnerships. The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) administers the grants. The Fund is highly competitive, with the Fiscal Year 2025 budget set at $878,964, and individual grants capped at $45,000. Key dates for the grant process include an opening on April 15, 2024, with various phases culminating in the award announcements in August 2024.

Eligibility
States
Maryland
Regions
Allegany, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, City or township governments, County governments, Independent school districts, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Special district governments
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Funding

Program Funding
$878,964
Award Ceiling
$45,000
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Timing

Posted Date
May 12, 2024
App Status
Anticipating Next Round
Pre-app Deadline
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Source Type
State
Contact Name
Charlotte Davis
Contact Email
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$78.81B
Available Funding
7,151
Active Grants
224
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