Rural Maryland Council
The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) brings together citizens, community-based organizations, federal, state, county and municipal government officials as well as representatives of the for-profit and nonprofit sectors to collectively address the needs of Rural Maryland communities.
Rural Maryland Council provides grants directly to local governments, non-profits, and community organizations to support targeted investments in important economic and community development programs and promote regional and intergovernmental cooperation through the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF).
Tri County Council for Western Maryland is also a recipient of RMPIF Grant Funding, which is used by our agency to support regional work. Currently, this work includes establishing a Western Maryland Entrepreneurial Ecosystem; supporting an EPA Brownfields Community Assessment Grant application for the 3-county region; serving on the Western Maryland Long Term Recovery Committee (formed following the Georges Creek flooding in May 2025), and active involvement with the Maryland Tech Council – Rural Tech Network in Western Maryland.
This grant also supports staff and training for our various small business lending programs which offer a Technical Assistance Program to our current loan clients.
For more information about this regional work, to better rural, Western Maryland, contact us, or visit the link below.
Rural Maryland Council Website
Rural Maryland Council Grant Portal
“Securing a loan through Tri County Council gave me the chance to make a transformative investment in my business: the purchase of a RAM press. This piece of equipment, far beyond what I could have afforded on my own, is opening the door for me to produce handmade dinnerware at a sustainable scale. Because of Tri County Council’s lender‐friendly terms and the scale of funding available, I was able to take my original dream of creating unique, durable pottery and expand it into a bigger vision than I had even imagined.
Beyond the funding itself, working with Chris and her team was an exceptional experience. From answering my many questions to even visiting my studio in person, they made the process clear, smooth, and personal. I didn’t just receive a loan—I felt the genuine support of people who are invested in my success and goals. That combination of resources and encouragement is what’s making this dream possible.”
