Organization: Maryland Rural Development Corporation
Mission: Provide Economic, Educational and Housing Assistance to individuals who are in need through the resources offered by government and private grants.
Activities: Head Start/Early Head Start - Provides child development pre-school curriculum for young children of low income families. The Program also receives the benefit of in-kind contribution valued at $650,210, made up of: $174,796 personnel, $296,227 reduction of rent, $5,998 goods & supplies, $149,357 professional services, and $23,832 meetings.
Community Services Block grant provides housing & economic development assistance as well as a youth employment program providing job training and green conservation skills.
The Circuit Rider program provides professional Town Managers to support small, rural municipalities, in rural Maryland with technical assistance in financial administration, land planning and zoning initiatives, grant preparation & administration, and overall administrative oversight.
NTEE category: Housing & Shelter
Secondary category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building