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MDOT Purple Line Small Business Grant Program

MDOT Purple Line Small Business Grant — Round 2

Supports small businesses near a major transit corridor with financial assistance for business continuity and adaptation.

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The MDOT Purple Line Small Business Grant Program is administered by the Maryland Department of Transportation's Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) to help small businesses along the Purple Line light rail corridor offset economic disruption caused by construction and service launch. The programme succeeded the 2023–2024 Construction Zone Grant Program and runs through 2028, allocating $1

Small businesses with 50 or fewer employees operating within one-quarter mile of the Purple Line alignment in Prince George's or Montgomery County, Maryland, seeking cash grants of up to $50,000.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.9 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
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.$1M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: onestop.md.gov