Rural Maryland Council · Posted April 21, 2026
Official source: health.maryland.gov · Source last checked November 12, 2026
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Application Due
May 15, 2026
LOI Deadline
May 15, 2026
This grant opportunity supports the creation and expansion of food system aggregation and hubs and promotes local foods purchasing strategies to advance dietary health for rural Marylanders. Funding is provided under the Maryland RHTP (Pillar 3), emphasizing regional coordination, infrastructure, and healthy food distribution in rural Maryland communities.
Eligible applicants include rural-serving nonprofit organizations involved in statewide/regional planning; agricultural or forestry education; economic/community development; and community colleges that provide training or technical assistance supporting agricultural and small businesses. Local Health Departments, Rural Health Collaboratives, primary care providers, and other rural health organizations engaged in food system or access projects may also be eligible.
Online application via the Rural Maryland Council/Maryland Department of Health official portal. Registration for the pre-application conference is required.
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Application Prep
Application #: PHPA 3936
Reference: BPM056605
Program: Maryland RHTP Pillar 3 – Empower Rural Marylanders to Eat for Health
Match: Not required
Performance: Through September 30, 2027 (Period 1 CMS funding end date)
Key Dates:
Review Criteria:
Portal: https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Pages/RHTP-Procurement.aspx
FAQ: https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Pages/RHTP-Procurement.aspx
Contact
Rural Maryland Council
[email protected]
Main
(410) 767-6500
Main
1-877-463-3464 (Maryland Department of Health general contact)
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