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Main Street Improvement Program Grant is sponsored by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Provides funding to local governments and nonprofits that administer local Main Street programs in Maryland to support economic development, grow businesses, improve properties, and increase promotional activities to drive foot traffic to small businesses.
The program aims to strengthen and revitalize downtowns and commercial districts. While not exclusively for Black-owned businesses, it supports small business development within commercial corridors, which can benefit Black-owned businesses in those areas. The 2027 application period opens in February 2027.
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Accessibility Information Main Street Improvement Program Grant Operating Assistance Grants include funding for Main Street Improvements and Technical Assistance Grant .
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) provides funding to assist Main Street Maryland communities in building capacity to achieve their community revitalization and economic development goals in designated Sustainable Community areas throughout the state. Main Street Maryland communities Community development organizations directly supporting Main Street communities operating expenses only.
Operating costs can include salary, professional services contracts, technology costs, or other costs related to administering the Main Street program. Capital project costs are not supported through MIP; however, other DHCD programs do support capital costs, such as State Revitalization Programs .
The requested funds should support projects and/or activities that align with the goals and outcomes of the applicant’s annual work plan and contribute to the transformation strategy of the community. All projects and/or activities should be completed within one year; a funding match is not required. The department strives for all Marylanders to live, work and prosper in communities that are affordable, lovable and just.
Great places–lovable places–result from consistent targeted investment in locally-driven community reinvestment planning. To support the core objectives of DHCD, the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization will prioritize revitalization projects that are part of a strategic community plan to: Increase the production of mixed-income, middle-market and affordable housing, particularly near transit.
DHCD is interested in supporting innovative development approaches—such as modular and off-site construction—to accelerate housing production. Increase household and generational wealth building through homeownership, legacy homeowner renovations, and small business development. Accelerate the elimination of vacant properties, particularly in Baltimore City.
Create safer, more appealing public spaces and community facilities that expand access to community services and strengthen neighborhood cohesion.
Revitalize Maryland's diverse Main Streets, downtowns and commercial cores through projects that: enhance their unique physical, visual, and historic character; improve economic vitality by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones; and helping small businesses and entrepreneurs connect to resources.
The Department will give additional consideration to projects that address the overarching priorities of the Moore-Miller Administration, including projects that: Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) areas, which represent rural, suburban and urban communities that have been historically impacted by barriers to economic mobility.
Just Communities where all Marylanders, regardless of background, have access to fair housing and economic stability and opportunity, righting the wrongs of the past. Individual technical assistance sessions are available; schedule one online via Calendly . Operating Assistance Grant (OAG) Program and Policy Guide Application Status: Closed The MIP application is expected to re-open in February 2027.
Kristin Dawson, Project Manager Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Division of Neighborhood Revitalization 2 North Charles Street, Suite 450 Neighborhood Revitalization News The current browser does not support Web pages that contain the IFRAME element. To use this Web Part, you must use a browser that supports this element, such as Internet Explorer 7. 0 or later.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments and nonprofits that administer local Main Street programs in designated Sustainable Community areas throughout Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (nearly $1 million awarded across 34 local programs in 2027). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Main Street Improvement Program Grant are due February 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Main Street Improvement Program Grant is funded by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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