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

The only County SBIR/STTR match program of its kind in the country, the Montgomery County SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program helps companies that have recently received an SBIR/STTR Phase 1 or Phase 2 award for biotechnology, medical or life sciences research. Eligible companies may receive non-dilutive funding for up to $5,000 reimbursement of technical assistance costs associated with applying for a first SBIR/STTR award (BIR/STTR Phase 0), up to $25,000 to SBIR/STTR awardees who have received no more than 2 prior Phase 1 awards (SBIR/STTR Phase 1); and up to $50,000 to SBIR/STTR awardees who have received no more than 4 prior Phase 1 awards and no more than 1 prior Phase 2 award (SBIR/STTR Phase 2).

Provides rebates up to $10,000 for commercial property owners installing rain gardens and conservation landscaping, planting trees and implementing other projects that help control storm water pollution. Property owners are also eligible for on-going credits against their Water Quality Protection Charge.

Financial assistance to private employers who retain jobs or stimulate new job creation in Montgomery County. Priority is given to the following businesses: high technology companies, manufacturing companies, businesses located in urban revitalization areas, and other private employers providing the greatest public benefits.

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

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.

Companies involved in a variety of stem cell with significant commercialization can apply for grants of up to $400,000 to help them advance their technologies.

Assistance for companies to relocate or expand within the City of Gaithersburg.

A unique collaboration between Montgomery County and community banks headquartered in the County. The program promotes job growth through small business lending and earning competitive rates of return for the County on investment. $50 million in County funds are invested in participating community banks with $100 million lent to local small businesses to further promote new jobs.

Tool helps locate potential lenders for small business development.

A great resource to find financing and other information.

Specializes in financing and incentive resources for small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and minority and women-owned businesses.

Increases investment and implementation of energy improvements across all sectors in the County. The Bank will use its seed capital to spur private capital investment, provide unique programs to target and open up new markets to energy-saving investments.

Allows commercial property owners to finance energy-saving upgrades through a property tax surcharge that is repaid over the life of the upgrade.

The Rockville MOVE Program is open to businesses that are relocating or expanding from outside the corporate limits of the City of Rockville, or startups moving into their first commercial space. Ideal applicants are businesses that strengthen the City of Rockville’s economy by creating jobs in high-growth industries and investing in the quality of their facility. Maximum grants of up to $40,000 for companies that are new to the City of Rockville that lease at least 1,000 sq. ft. Class A or B office space.

Supplemental grant available to investors in biotechnology companies located in the county. Approved investors that receive Maryland State tax credits will automatically receive the supplemental grant.

JCTC provides an income tax credit to eligible businesses that locate or expand in the state and create a minimum number of net new full-time positions. The credit is equal to $3,000 per new job.

For life sciences companies constructing new facilities are exempt from the County’s development tax; this exemption can be worth millions in savings, depending on square footage.

Allows a qualified Maryland Company that purchases cybersecurity tech or services from a Qualified Maryland Cybersecurity Seller to claim up to $50,000 in tax credits in a single tax year.