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Federal Shutdown Loan Program - Maryland Department of Labor Accessibility Information Federal Shutdown Loan Program The Federal Shutdown Loan Program application portal is currently closed and not accepting new applications.
This program relaunched in February 2026 in response to the partial federal government shutdown, to provide financial support to “excepted” (also called essential) federal employees who were required to work without pay during the shutdown. That shutdown has now concluded, and we are no longer accepting new applications for this program.
In the event of a future federal government shutdown, this program will relaunch, to provide $700 no-interest loans to excepted federal workers living in Maryland.
The Federal Shutdown Loan Program offers a zero-interest $700 loan during a federal government shutdown to applicants who: are residents of the state of Maryland; are current federal employees; are designated as “excepted” employees, who must work through the shutdown without pay; and have repaid all previous loans provided under the Federal Shutdown Loan Program in full.
U.S. or state government issued photo identification (a current Maryland driver’s license is preferred) Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) A real-time photograph taken by smartphone or webcam during the application process At least two different documents providing proof of Maryland residency.
These could include: Utility, telephone, cable or satellite TV bill Checking, savings or financial account statement Property tax bill or receipt Mortgage account statement, deed, or other proof of homeownership Residential rental contract (current apartment lease, or other current rental or real property with signatures) Mail from a federal, state or local government agency, or Installment (loan) documents from a bank or other financial institution At least two different documents providing proof of your federal employment.
These could include: Recent SF-50 (Standard Form 50 - Notification of Personnel Action) Last two federal pay stubs, or 2025 or 2024 W-2 from the federal government (2025 is Preferred) At least one document that provides proof of your “excepted” designation from the federal government. This could include: Email or other official notification of “excepted” status from the federal government.
Loan program guidelines, FAQs, and help For more information, please also see our guidelines page and answers to frequently asked questions . If you need further assistance or have questions about your loan application or loan repayment, please contact the program support team via email at [email protected] or by phone at 410-849-6424 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a. m.
–5:00 p. m.) Additional support resources Additional resources and information for workers whose jobs have been affected by federal actions are available on our dedicated support page , which features details on unemployment insurance benefits and reemployment support.
Federal civilian employees who become unemployed due to no fault of their own can apply for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE). For information on eligibility, how to apply, and more, see our Maryland Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) FAQ page . ensures HTML content is downloaded and parsed first.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Maryland residents who are 'excepted' federal employees (required to work during a shutdown but not receiving a paycheck). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $700. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Federal Shutdown Loan Program (Maryland Department of Labor) is funded by Maryland Department of Labor. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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