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Advantage Maryland (MEDAAF)

Provides conditional grants, loans, and below-market financing for major economic development projects in Maryland.

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Advantage Maryland, also known as MEDAAF, is Maryland Department of Commerce's main project finance program for large economic development deals. It sits inside a state agency rather than a private fund, and it is aimed at projects that can move jobs, capital investment, or local redevelopment inside Maryland. The program has no fixed application deadline and is designed for significant projects i…

AerospaceAgritechBiotechClimate TechCybersecurityEnergy TechAdvanced ManufacturingMobility

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: commerce.maryland.gov