Local Government Agriculture & Resource-Based Industry Project Cost Share Program
This grant matches local government investments to support Maryland's agriculture, forestry, and seafood sectors through projects that enhance business growth, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
Funder: Maryland Agricultural and Resource Based-Industry Development Corporation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; FSMA grants capped at $5,000; deer fences, solar systems, and generators capped at $3,000; $25,000 max per government per fiscal year; $15,000 lifetime max per designee.
Summary: Matches local government investments to grow and sustain Maryland’s agriculture, forestry, and seafood industries.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by local or regional economic development offices using own-source funds.
Description
This program supports the development and sustainability of Maryland’s agriculture, forestry, and seafood sectors by matching investments made by local governments and rural regional development councils. The goal is to foster rural business growth, encourage value-added processing, promote environmental sustainability, and retain jobs in resource-based industries. Eligible projects may include food production, value-added processing, marketing initiatives, agritourism, and water or air quality improvements that support business sustainability.
