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Maryland Rural Pathways to Prosperity Network (MD Pathways) is sponsored by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).
This four-year federal grant initiative connects nine rural community colleges and universities with local businesses and state agency leaders to ensure students graduate with industry-recognized credentials, paid workplace experience, and clear degree pathways in fast-growing local careers such as healthcare, cybersecurity, aerospace, high-tech agriculture, and education.
It focuses on bringing targeted job training directly to community campuses and expanding access to short-term, career-focused training programs approved for federal Workforce Pell grants.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nine rural community colleges and universities in Maryland are connected through this network. The project will partner with local businesses and state agency leaders. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Maryland Rural Pathways to Prosperity Network (MD Pathways) is funded by Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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