Tricounty Council For Southern Maryland

Tricounty Council For Southern Maryland is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since 2008, located in Hughesville, Maryland. The organization functions as a community development corporation focused on regional collaborative initiatives in Southern Maryland. Its primary mission appears to be supporting regional development, cultural preservation, and economic enhancement for the five counties of Southern Maryland, with a particular emphasis on promoting and preserving the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Chesapeake Bay region.

The organization has received multiple federal grant awards across diverse programs, demonstrating a robust portfolio of regional development work. Key federal grant awards include cooperative agreements and project grants from agencies such as the National Park Service, Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment, Agricultural Marketing Service, and Rural Business Cooperative Services. Specific grant projects have encompassed heritage area management planning, transportation corridor resiliency studies, farmers market promotion, and rural business enterprise development. Notable grant initiatives include developing a Southern Maryland National Heritage Area management plan, supporting a Farmers Market Promotion Program that assists local producers in direct-to-consumer markets, and a rural business cooperative grant. The organization has also engaged in sub-grant work, such as a collaboration with the University of Maryland on a project addressing barriers for beginning farmers. These grants collectively reflect the organization's commitment to regional economic development, agricultural support, cultural preservation, and community enhancement in Southern Maryland.