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RollingCity of Frederick, MD

GROW Program (building functionality grants)

From City of Frederick Department of Economic Development

Amount
Up to $10,000$5,000 to $10,000 (50/50 match, sliding scale by score)
Deadline
RollingNo closing date
Where
City of Frederick, MD
Match needed
Pays you back
Effort
MediumA form plus a few documents.
Apply on businessinfrederick.com (opens in a new tab)

The link goes to businessinfrederick.com.

Small businesses under 25 FTE (incl. Rolling. No closing date

Who can apply

  • Small businesses under 25 FTE (incl
  • minority/woman-owned and incubator graduates), catalytic rehab projects, or disaster-recovery businesses making non-cosmetic building improvements (fire suppression, ADA, HVAC, tap fees, remediation)

Any industry

Can a small business win this?

Competitive scoring (25 points. 13 or less ineligible) but awarded first-come among qualifiers. Can stack with facade grants.

Before you apply

Book the mandatory pre-application meeting first. cosmetic items (signage, flooring, paint) are not eligible.

Heads up

Applications are rolling while funds last.

Checked on businessinfrederick.com, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is GROW Program (building functionality grants)?

Up to $10,000. The full line is: $5,000 to $10,000 (50/50 match, sliding scale by score). Highest figure stored: $10,000.

When can I apply for GROW Program (building functionality grants)?

Applications are rolling. The page we checked has no single closing date.

Who can apply for GROW Program (building functionality grants)?

Small businesses under 25 FTE (incl. minority/woman-owned and incubator graduates), catalytic rehab projects, or disaster-recovery businesses making non-cosmetic building improvements (fire suppression, ADA, HVAC, tap fees, remediation).

Does GROW Program (building functionality grants) require matching funds?

Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match.

Where was GROW Program (building functionality grants) checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.businessinfrederick.com/218/Conditional-Grants. The official page wins if we disagree.

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