News Releases
Upcoming Events
- Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Process – Full Application Due, Friday, July 11, 2025
- RMC Rural Summit Planning Committee Meeting, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm – Virtual
- RMC Legislative Committee Meeting, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm – Location TBD
Other Information
- Are you interested in having the Council sponsor your initiative? Click here to submit your request!
- “Unlock a World of Learning” with the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)
- Learn more about the Rural Maryland Foundation
- Get information about Partners for Rural America
- Explore our latest 2024 Winter Newsletter
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Rural Maryland Outlook is an interactive dashboard that is designed to showcase key demographics for each of the State’s 18 designated rural communities as well as the six rural regions to communicate to policy and lawmakers on how rural regions in Maryland are doing individually both currently and overtime.
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Get involved and learn more about the great work RMC does across the State by becoming a member. Becoming a member not only allows you to learn more about RMC but also provides an opportunity to engage directly with our efforts. It’s a chance to a part of something meaningful and make a difference in your community.
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RMC Territory Map

This application was developed using a cluster analysis of address point data for Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County. The data layers in this application can be used to view the rural, semi-rural, suburban, and urban areas in Maryland. Select the map or click here to view the Urban to Rural Territory Viewer.
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Meeting Minutes & Agendas
Click here to view upcoming discussions, decisions, and plans that shape our community—your input matters! Join the conversation to help create meaningful change and stay informed about initiatives that affect you and your neighbors.
Discover Support for Your Ideas — Grant Opportunities
The Council provides two grant opportunities to help Rural Maryland be prosperous with thriving resources, vibrant economies, and healthy, connected communities. Click here learn more about our grant programs and how to apply this fiscal year.