Maryland Business and Commerce Grants

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

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maryland that aim to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved rural populations through various health initiatives and programs.

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.

This program provides financial support and resources to empower Black-owned retail and personal service businesses in Downtown Baltimore, helping them thrive and contribute to the local economy.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based companies and organizations to establish or expand compliant manufacturing of stem cell-based therapies, promoting the development of innovative treatments for serious diseases.

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.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Frederick County, Maryland, to promote tourism and develop attractions that draw visitors from outside the area.

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.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Harford County, Maryland, to create and enhance tourism-driven events and initiatives that stimulate economic growth and attract visitors.

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

This program provides funding to companies developing innovative human stem cell-based technologies to advance them toward clinical use and market readiness, with a focus on collaboration with Maryland research institutions.

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Montgomery County, Maryland, to enhance their capacity and sustainability in delivering health and social services.

This program provides federal funding to support economic development and infrastructure projects in Appalachian communities, targeting local governments and organizations that enhance workforce skills, critical infrastructure, and community capacity.

The Maryland Department of Commerce is offering the Build the Future Grant Pilot Program, providing up to $2 million per fiscal year for innovation infrastructure projects in various technology sectors, with grantees required to provide matching funds and use the grant for costs related to project development, such as construction, installation, and equipment.