RollingMaryland (statewide)

Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ)

From Maryland Department of Commerce

Amount: Up to $200,00050% of training costs. $5,000 minimum, up to $200,000/year
Deadline: RollingNo closing date
Where: Maryland (statewide)
Match needed: Pays you back
Effort: MediumA form plus a few documents.

The link goes to commerce.maryland.gov.

Maryland employers (priority: manufacturing and technology) with at least 10 full-time employees, current on state taxes, training incumbent or new Maryland workers. Rolling. No closing date

Who can apply

Maryland employers (priority: manufacturing and technology) with at least 10 full-time employees, current on state taxes, training incumbent or new Maryland workers

Manufacturing and technology

Can a small business win this?

Rolling, through regional representatives. 60% of funds reserved for employers with 150 or fewer employees.

Before you apply

Bundle training into one project of at least $10,000 to clear the $5k minimum grant.

Heads up

You need at least 10 full-time employees.

Checked on commerce.maryland.gov, 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 Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ)?

Up to $200,000. The full line is: 50% of training costs. $5,000 minimum, up to $200,000/year. Highest figure stored: $200,000.

When can I apply for Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ)?

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

Who can apply for Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ)?

Maryland employers (priority: manufacturing and technology) with at least 10 full-time employees, current on state taxes, training incumbent or new Maryland workers.

Does Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ) require matching funds?

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

Where was Partnership for Workforce Quality (PWQ) checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://commerce.maryland.gov/financial-incentives/grants/partnership-workforce-quality-pwq. The official page wins if we disagree.