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Maryland Business and Commerce Grants

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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
Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund - Validation Program
$250,000
Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission (MSCRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides funding to faculty members at Maryland universities to advance and commercialize innovative human stem cell technologies that address unmet medical needs.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Maryland Value-Added Producer Matching Grant
$200,000
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Maryland agricultural producers to help them secure federal funding for developing and marketing value-added agricultural products.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund
$981,250
Maryland Rural Maryland Council (RMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Downtown BOOST Program
$100,000
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

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.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Upper Shore Micro Agricultural Grant Program
$10,000
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
City of Laurel Main Street Business Relocation Grant Program
$10,000
City of Laurel Department of Economic and Community Development
Local

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 them cover costs associated with their move to 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 Stem Cell Research Fund - Manufacturing Assistance Program
$1,000,000
Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission (MSCRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

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.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Frederick County Tourism Reinvestment in Promotion & Product (TRIPP) Program
$40,000
Tourism Council of Frederick County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

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.

Community Development
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
Harford County Community Impact Grant Program
Contact for amount
Harford County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

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.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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
Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund - Commercialization Program
$500,000
Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission (MSCRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2026

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.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

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.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant
$250,000
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses