A flexible and broad-based program, Advantage Maryland (also known as MEDAAF) funds grants, loans and investments to support economic development initiatives. Uses include business attraction and retention, infrastructure support, brownfield redevelopment, arts and entertainment districts, daycare, revolving loan funds and local strategic planning. Projects must be within Priority Funding Areas and eligible industry sectors. Awards are made on a competitive basis.

Provides grants for infrastructure projects to advance innovation and growth in eligible technology sectors. Grants may be awarded to private companies, nonprofit entities, local governments, or colleges and universities.

Maryland companies that receive an ExportMD award are eligible for up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses associated with an international marketing project.

Offers a searchable database including loans, grants and venture capital opportunities.

Companies seeking funding, facilities, resources, and expertise within Maryland’s public universities to create new products and opportunities can apply for MIPS funding to support up to $90,000 of a $100,000 project.

The Maryland MADE grant program provides grants to small Maryland manufacturers to invest in the adoption and deployment of smart manufacturing and high-performance manufacturing technologies that will increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enable lasting improvements.