Technical Assistance Grants
Tri County Council for Western Maryland provides grants for technical assistance to our existing small business loan clients. A one-time grant of up to $7,500 may be award to assist the business with professional services in specialized areas like financial, architectural, legal, engineering, marketing and web design services. The program is intended to help our clients succeed by better equipping the small businesses with the technical expertise to expand, grow, or otherwise improve their operations.
Tri County Council funds these grants through the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund, administered by the Rural Maryland Council.
Applicants must complete the Technical Assistance Program application and obtain 3 proposals for the work they seek. Tri County Council will review the proposals and select one of the proposals based on value and consultant capability. Tri County Council contracts directly with the professional service provider to work on behalf of the grantee.
“After the devastating flood in May of 2025, I was faced with the challenge of not only rebuilding my building but restoring a place that means so much to the community. The no interest loan from the Tri County Council came at a time when I needed it most. The support I received played a vital role in helping my business to rebuild and move forward. These funds allowed for me to restore the facility, invest in improvements, and preserve a trusted space for families during a difficult time.
More than just recovery, this no interest loan helped position my business for growth and long‐term sustainability within the community. As a family‐owned business for 125 years, it allowed me to restore what matters most to me‐ ensuring that my families business remain strong, stable and rooted in the community that I am honored to serve.”
