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Maryland Business and Commerce Grants

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Dairy Co-Packing Grant
$150,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports licensed dairy processors and brands in the Northeast to initiate or expand co-packing arrangements, scale production, and enhance their product offerings.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
BMORE Beautiful Care-A-Lot Program
$6,325
BMORE Beautiful
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides funding to community groups and organizations in Baltimore City to maintain and beautify vacant lots, promoting neighborhood improvement and engagement.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Planning and Development Councils
Contact for amount
State of Maryland
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding supports regional planning and development councils in Maryland to enhance economic growth and infrastructure in rural areas, with each council eligible for up to $600,000 to address local challenges.

Community Development
County governments
Business Grant Program
$10,000
City of Takoma Park
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses opening or expanding in Takoma Park, helping cover costs for improvements, fit-outs, or lease subsidies.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
$2,500,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Appalachian region for projects that promote economic diversification and workforce development in communities impacted by coal industry job losses.

Workforce Development
State governments
Purple Line Small Business Grants
$50,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses located near the Purple Line construction in Maryland, helping them cover essential expenses impacted by ongoing infrastructure work.

Community Development
Small businesses
Maryland Offshore Wind Supply Chain Investment Program
$2,000,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides financial support to businesses and organizations looking to enter or expand in Maryland's offshore wind supply chain, with a focus on emerging businesses owned by women, veterans, and minorities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Arts in Education Grant
$5,000
Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts education projects for students in kindergarten through grade 12 in Prince George’s County, Maryland, promoting cultural accessibility and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Wood Products Industry Equity Incentive Grant Program
$125,000
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Maryland wood products businesses for acquiring specialized equipment or improving facilities, aimed at boosting job creation and market growth in the forestry sector.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Agricultural Innovation & Equipment Grant
$25,000
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local farmers and agricultural businesses in Washington County, Maryland, to modernize operations and implement innovative practices for sustainable growth.

Agriculture
Individuals
FY Upper Shore Agriculture Grant Program
$10,000
Cecil County Office of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to agricultural businesses in Cecil County, Maryland, to help them expand, diversify, and improve their operations while promoting sustainability and community collaboration.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Upper Shore Micro Agricultural Grant Program
$10,000
Maryland Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to support local agricultural businesses and initiatives in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, helping them improve operations, marketing, and sustainability efforts.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Cecil County Upper Shore Agriculture Grant
$10,000
Cecil County Office of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides funding to agricultural businesses in Cecil County, Maryland, to support projects that expand operations, enhance marketing, or improve sustainability and community impact.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
City of Laurel Main Street Business Relocation Grant Program
$10,000
City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to retail and food-based businesses relocating to vacant storefronts in Laurel's Main Street area, helping to cover costs associated with their move and promote a vibrant downtown.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Accelerated Translational Incubator Pilot (ATIP) Grant Program
$50,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects by faculty at the University of Maryland and its partner institutions, aimed at developing impactful healthcare solutions and technologies.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant
$500,000
Maryland Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides financial support to small and mid-sized manufacturers in Maryland to adopt advanced technologies and improve their business practices, helping them become more competitive and grow.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Queen Anne’s County Outside Agency Grants
Contact for amount
Queen Anne’s County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups that serve residents and businesses in Queen Anne’s County for specific projects or capital costs.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Agora Venture Competition
$10,000
Agora
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This competition provides female and non-binary founders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize by pitching their growth-oriented startups to investors.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Greenspring Grant Program
$20,000
Greenspring Advisors
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania that focus on workforce development, financial literacy, or entrepreneurship.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits