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More Jobs for Marylanders (MJM)

More Jobs for Marylanders (MJM)

Supports manufacturing hiring in Maryland through wages-based refundable credits and location-specific incentive zones.

ClosedMaryland Department of CommerceUnited StatesEligible in Maryland
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The More Jobs for Marylanders (MJM) Incentive Program provided refundable Maryland income tax credits to manufacturers that created qualifying new full-time positions in the state. The credit rate was 4.75% of wages paid for each qualifying position, calculated annually. Tier 1 designated areas carried a 10-year benefit period; Tier 2 areas carried a 5-year period. The programme is now closed: it …

What this grant funds

Refundable Maryland income tax credits of 4.75% of wages per qualifying new manufacturing position, restricted to NAICS 31–33 manufacturers; program sunset June 2024 and closed to new enrollment.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: commerce.maryland.gov