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Council approves Rural Legacy applications, grant submissions and letters of support including $405,000 FEMA EMS application
Summary
The Council approved submission of FY2026 Rural Legacy Program applications, a $405,000 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters EMS grant application (10% match, two-year period), and letters of support for Elijah's General Store HFFI applications totaling $240,000 in requests.
The Dorchester County Council approved a package of grant submissions, program applications and letters of support at its Dec. 17 meeting.
Planning & Zoning Director Susan Webb received Council approval to submit FY2026 Rural Legacy Program applications to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, prioritizing (1) the Agricultural Security Corridor — Eastern Shore Heartland Rural Legacy focus area, (2) the Nanticoke focus area, and (3) the Harriet Tubman focus area; the county rotates priorities annually.
The Council also approved…
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