MAERDAF Grant Recipients Announced for FY 2009

(August 7) -- The Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) will award 14 grants, totaling more than $245,000 during FY 2009.

Established in 2000, MAERDAF offers important financial support to rural-serving nonprofit organizations that promote statewide and regional planning, economic and community development, and agricultural and forestry education efforts. The Fund also provides financial assistance to community colleges that support small and agricultural businesses through enhanced training and technical assistance offerings. The Rural Maryland Council administer the grant program; however, receipients are selected by a Grants Review Board comprised of representatives from six state agencies -- the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Department of Housing and Community Development, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Business & Economic Development, and the Rural Maryland Council.

The FY 2009 receipients are:


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MAERDAF Call For Proposals Opens

(April 21, 2008) - The Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF), administered by the Rural Maryland Council, is accepting grant applications from rural-serving nonprofit organizations through July 6, 2008. Established in 2000, MAERDAF provides grants to rural-serving nonprofit organizations that undertake statewide and regional planning, economic and community development, and agricultural and forestry education projects. MAERDAF also provides grants to community colleges that support small and agricultural businesses through enhanced training and technical assistance. Many rural-serving organizations have been able to establish or continue programs and projects that have had a significant and positive impact on Rural Maryland because of the MAERDAF program.

Guidelines for 2009

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