Maryland

Our Work in Maryland

In partnership with the State of Maryland, ARC is supporting 23 projects in Maryland totaling $4.8 million in fiscal year (FY) 2025. These investments have been matched by $3.7 million in Maryland. They are also training and educating 1,938 students and workers and benefitting the 251,000 residents in Maryland’s 3 Appalachian counties.

State Partners

Governor:
Honorable Wes Moore

Governor’s ARC Representative:
Rebecca L. Flora, Secretary
email: rebecca.flora@maryland.gov

Maryland Department of Planning
120 E. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

ARC State Program Manager:
David Cotton, ARC Program Manager
email: david.cotton@maryland.gov

Maryland Department of Planning
Lowndes – Suite 111
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532

301-338-0529

Investment Priorities

In FY 2025, ARC and the State of Maryland partnered on the following investments and projects.

Community Infrastructure
$1.5M
invested in Maryland to ensure access to reliable and affordable broadband, clean water and updated wastewater systems, highways and more
Workforce Ecosystem
$1.3M
invested in Maryland to expand community systems that will help Appalachians obtain a job, stay on the job and advance their careers
Regional Culture & Tourism
$1.1M
invested in bolstering economic opportunities from Maryland’s local history, culture and natural assets
Community Leaders & Capacity
$910K
invested in growing the capacity of local leaders, organizations and communities to address challenges and create opportunities in Maryland

Investment Snapshot

Fiscal Year 2025

State Profile

Learn more about ARC’s fiscal year 2025 investments in Maryland.

State Plans and Strategies

ARC’s current strategic plan is a blueprint for investments at the Regional level. Each of Appalachia’s 13 states develops a companion four-year plan and annual strategy statement outlining its funding priorities for ARC projects.

Fiscal Year 2026

County Economic Status

Every year, ARC applies an index-based classification system to compare each county in the region with national averages to understand how counties are performing.


Counties in Appalachia

(3 out of 24 counties): Allegany, Garrett, and Washington

Local Development Districts

Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, Inc

State Links