The Calvert County Department of Economic Development is currently accepting applications for the Calvert County Small Business Assistance Grant. The Small Business Assistance Grant Fund was established to provide financial assistance to help local small business owners grow and strengthen their existing businesses.
Interested business owners should visit and request an application www.ChooseCalvert.com/GrantApplications will be accepted until Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The grant award will be announced he will be in mid-February.
Existing for-profit small businesses that meet the grant criteria are eligible for competitive grants of up to $50,000 each. Grants can be used for expenses that increase the visibility and sustainability of your business. This includes providing expansion or new inventory, employee training and development, capital improvement projects, hiring new employees, developing and improving our website, expenses for business expansion, or related to investments to grow our business. other costs.
To be considered eligible for a grant, a company must:
- Be a commercial business located in Calvert County, Maryland.
- Be a legally recognized business in good standing in Maryland, as determined by the Maryland Department of Assessing and Taxing (SDAT).
- Stay up to date on all county tax obligations (paid in full).
- Have been in business for at least two years and are making positive revenue (Eligible if your business is not making positive revenue, provided you have a valid must provide a reason).When
- Have at least 2 employees and no more than 100.
All applicants must also submit the following at the time of application:
- Online application completed
- A project description providing a detailed explanation of how the funds will be used if awarded
- A copy of the business license required for the business
- First page of latest W-9
- Filed business tax returns for the last two years (first two pages only)
- Copies of detailed paid invoices and receipts or quotations for reimbursement of eligible costs. Receipts will be accepted for eligible use from January 1, 2022 through six months after the start of the grant.
Business owners interested in receiving grants are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and application requirements online. www.ChooseCalvert.com/Grant.
For application questions or support, please email us grant@calvertcountymd.gov Or call extension 410-535-1600. 2881.
The Calvert County Economic Development Authority monitors economic trends and works to implement business programs that complement Calvert County. The division’s goal is to attract and retain strong, healthy and dynamic companies of all sizes and industries. For more information, see: www.ChooseCalvert.com.