Local Government / Non-Profit

Serving Garrett, Allegany, and Washington Counties

Tri County Council for Western Maryland is an important partner to local governments and non-profits in Garrett, Allegany, and Washington counties, by providing access to federal grant funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission and the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

We represent a working partnership of federal, state, and local government. Further, in collaboration with our local government partners, we lead regional efforts with the goal of bolstering the regional economy to provide more opportunities to the people of Western Maryland.


Established in 1972

Our organization was established in 1972 as an instrumentality of local government, serving Western Maryland with the purpose of encouraging and facilitating regional cooperation on issues of greater-than-local significance. Today, this looks like leading a US EPA Brownfields Community Assessment Grant for work in the 3 counties ($1.5 M) and serving as the backbone organization for the fledgling Western Maryland Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.

Our organizational structure allows us to be nimble and quickly adapt to the emerging needs of the local governments in Western Maryland. We are well poised to build partnerships and step into new opportunities that spur economic development.

What They’re Saying:

Spectrum Designs, LLC

“My dream of owning an interior design business would not have been possible without the help and guidance of Tri-County Council. My experience was extremely positive and for that, I am eternally grateful.

I would recommend TCC to anyone interested in pursuing a business purchase.”

Heather Lancaster
Owner