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MDOT Purple Line Small Business Grant Program

MDOT Purple Line Small Business Grant — Round 3

Supports small businesses near the Purple Line transit corridor with grants up to fifty thousand dollars.

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The MDOT Purple Line Small Business Grant Program is a Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) initiative that provides up to $50,000 per award to small businesses along the Purple Line light rail corridor. The programme allocates $1 million per year across up to three application rounds split between Prince George's County and Montgomery County, and runs t

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.7 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.6 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