GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 

2021 Child Care Relief Fund Grant Application (now accepting applications)

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 provides $10 billion in much-needed direct pandemic-related relief for the child care sector. These funds can be used to support providers facing reduced enrollment and increased costs of serving children safely, reduce family co-payments, pay staff salaries, provide care for the children of essential workers regardless of income, support costs related to reopening, and more. MSDE is pleased to provide the Child Care Pandemic Relief Fund Grant application to all operating child care programs in Maryland. https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-relief-funds-grant

Hotel and Motel Grants (Anne Arundel County Only) Grant opens on 2/19/2021

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) is able to disburse $5 million from the State of Maryland to fund grant applications from hospitality businesses such as hotels, inns, and bed and-breakfast establishments. https://www.aaedc.org/business/financing-and-tax-credits/hotel-relief-grant/

Nav’s Small Business Grant – between January 19th and March 8th

Up to $10,000 to take your business to the next level. Submit entries between January 19th and March 8th for your chance to win.https://www.nav.com/business-grant-contest/Each quarter, Nav offers a $10,000 small business grantto help them solve a business problem or take their business to the next level.

Health Care Quality Accounts Grants Program

The Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) seeks applications for grants for projects designed to improve the quality of care provided to residents in nursing homes and/or assisted living facilities.

https://health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/Grants.aspx

FedEx Small Business Grant Contest (2/16/2021 to 3/9/2021)

Running a small business isn’t easy. And in 2020, it was as difficult as it’s ever been. What could you do with $50,000 for your small business? This year, the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is offering over $250,000 in cash and prizes to 12 winners. Entering is a great opportunity to gain exposure for your business and connect with your community and your fans – and winning could help write the next chapter of your story. Start thinking about how you want to tell your story: What do you want to share about your business? What could a grant help you accomplish? https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grant-contest.html