The Rural Development Center provides grants to businesses and organizations on the Lower Eastern Shore. The funds support business startup, expansion and conversion. The RDC also provides technial assistance to private firms, public agencies and non-profit groups. These funds help local organizations carry out special projects that benefit the economy and maintain a special quality of life.
Public agencies receive funding for economic development projects.
The Center is a cooperator with RB-CS, USDA 1890 Initiative for Bisnet an Internet Web site for information for business development.