Establishes the Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund to support rural communities in Maryland.
The bill establishes the Rural Readiness Program and the Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund to support rural communities in Maryland. The Rural Readiness Program, administered by the Rural Maryland Council, aims to enhance the capacity of rural communities for economic development. Eligible applicants must complete the program to receive priority for certain grants. The Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund provides grants for collaborative planning and capacity-building initiatives, including housing, broadband services, and workforce development.
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