Small business grants in Maryland
What a Maryland small business can apply for: Maryland programs first, then national ones.
- 2 open
- 3 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline December 7, 2026
Maryland and regional programs
- Closes08 DEC
Northeast SARE Farmer Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers in the Northeast to try new sustainable practices and share what they learn.
- ApplyANYTIME
Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authorityloan
State of Maryland · Small businesses
Loans, equity and bonding for small, minority- and women-owned Maryland businesses that can't get regular financing.
- ApplyANYTIME
Partnership for Workforce Quality
State of Maryland · Small businesses
Maryland matching grants for employee training at small and mid-sized manufacturers and tech firms.
- StatusVARIES
Build Our Future Grant
State of Maryland · Small businesses, Nonprofits, Local governments, Colleges
Maryland grants for innovation infrastructure projects by companies, nonprofits, local governments and colleges; run by MEDCO since July 1, 2026.
National programs you can apply for
- Closes07 DEC
Small Business Digital Ready grants
Verizon · Small businesses
$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.
- ApplyANYTIME
Amber Grant
WomensNet · Small businesses
Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.
Federal grants to Maryland small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Energy Research, Development and Demonstration 81.121 | $637 million |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855 | $28 million |
| Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities 84.354 | $20 million |
| Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs 93.279 | $14 million |
| Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program 11.038 | $10 million |
| Cancer Treatment Research 93.395 | $8.8 million |
| Aging Research 93.866 | $8.2 million |
| Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.853 | $7.4 million |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Maryland now?
The next deadline is December 7, 2026 for Small Business Digital Ready grants. 3 programs take applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in Maryland?
Startup grants are scarce. Most listed programs fund existing businesses, exports, training or research, and several state options are loans. A few national programs, such as the Amber Grant for women-owned businesses, take newer businesses; check each program's rules on age and revenue.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.