Maryland Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
Maryland supports entrepreneurs, technology firms, manufacturers, and neighborhood businesses through statewide commerce and innovation programs plus local funding initiatives.
Statewide Growth and Commerce Programs
Maryland businesses can access support for expansion, investment, and business resilience through statewide economic development and business assistance partners.
Startup and Innovation Funding
Technology, health, and research-led businesses can find support through Maryland's innovation ecosystem, including commercialization and startup-focused initiatives.
Baltimore, Montgomery County, and Regional Support
Baltimore and other Maryland communities offer local business support, corridor programs, and entrepreneur initiatives for eligible companies.
Maryland Business Grants
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New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership
A network of organizations that provide growth and innovation services to small and mid-sized manufacturers in every corner of the state.
Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers
A program that, for nearly 40 years, has supported entrepreneurs with training, counseling and technical assistance at EACs throughout the state.
Emerging and Regional Partner Program Fund
Invests in diverse fund managers with first-, second- or third-time funds, or with managers who will use the funds to invest in areas of New York State where venture capital is less readily available.
Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Provides access to airport concessions for disadvantaged businesses.
New York State Surety Bond Assistance Program
Provides access to bid bonds, payment and performance bonds for contractors performing on publicly funded projects via participating surety companies.
New York State Contractor Financing Program
Provides financing to contractors in need of working capital to deploy and execute federal, state, and local government related contracts.
The Wish Local Empowerment Program
Assists Black-owned small businesses by dedicating a $2 million fund to support approximately 4,000 Wish Local partners.
StartOut Scholarship Program
Offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member.
PEDIGREE Foundation Disaster Relief Grant
Provides up to $5,000 to nonprofit animal welfare organizations responding to state- or FEMA-declared disasters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Maryland