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"Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program for AI, Robotics, Sensors and Industry 4.0 Technology Adoption by Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Maryland Manufacturing 4. 0 is a state-level technology adoption grant that is unusually explicit about funding artificial intelligence, and it is one of the clearest examples of the deployment-side funding that AI grant seekers in manufacturing routinely overlook in favour of federal R&D programs.
The eligible technology list names artificial intelligence for efficiency improvements alongside advanced sensor integration, big data and analytics systems, cloud computing and cybersecurity solutions, embedded software, ERP and data analytics software, robots and autonomous equipment to help automate workflow, systems integration projects, and employee training and consulting costs tied to implementation.
This is not a research program - it pays established manufacturers to buy, integrate and learn to run Industry 4. 0 technology on their own production floors. Grants range from $25,000 to $500,000, covering up to 75 per cent of project costs for small manufacturers of 3 to 50 employees and up to 50 per cent for mid-sized manufacturers of 51 to 250 employees.
Eligibility is narrow by design: applicants must be established Maryland manufacturers with 3 to 250 full-time employees, hold a NAICS code in the 31-33 range, have operated for a minimum of two years, be in good standing with state and federal OSHA regulations, demonstrate implementation capability and an Industry 4. 0 commitment strategy, complete the CESMII Technology Assessment through Maryland MEP, and provide matching funds.
The application window for the current round closed 31 August 2026 at 5:00pm and no new applications are being accepted. The program has run in recurring rounds, so manufacturers should complete the MEP assessment now to be ready for the next window.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be established Maryland manufacturers with 3 to 250 full-time employees, a NAICS code in the 31-33 manufacturing range, and a minimum of two years in operation. They must be in good standing with state and federal OSHA regulations, demonstrate the capability to implement the proposed project and an Industry 4.0 commitment strategy, complete the CESMII Technology Assessment through Maryland MEP, and provide matching funds. Grants range from $25,000 minimum to $500,000 maximum. Small manufacturers with 3 to 50 employees receive up to 75 per cent of project costs against a 25 per cent company match; mid-sized manufacturers with 51 to 250 employees receive up to 50 per cent against a 50 per cent match. Eligible investments include artificial intelligence for efficiency improvements, advanced sensor integration, big data and analytics systems, cloud computing and cybersecurity solutions, embedded software applications, ERP and data analytics software, robots and autonomous equipment to automate workflow, systems integration projects, and employee training and consulting costs related to implementation. Applications are currently closed - the window closed 31 August 2026 at 5:00pm and no new applications are being accepted. Because the CESMII Technology Assessment through Maryland MEP is a prerequisite rather than a post-award step, manufacturers intending to apply in a future round should begin that assessment well before the next window opens. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grants run from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $500,000, which is what amount_min and amount_max record. The grant covers a percentage of project costs rather than the whole project, and the split is set by company size: up to 75 per cent for small manufacturers with 3 to 50 employees, leaving a 25 per cent company match, and up to 50 per cent for mid-sized manufacturers with 51 to 250 employees, requiring a matching 50 per cent. A mid-sized manufacturer seeking the $500,000 maximum therefore needs a $1,000,000 project and must fund half of it. Eligible costs are unusually broad for a technology adoption grant - they include employee training and consulting costs related to implementation, not just hardware and software, which matters because workforce capability is normally the binding constraint on an AI or robotics deployment rather than the equipment itself. One procedural requirement is easy to miss and gates the application: the applicant must complete the CESMII Technology Assessment through Maryland MEP before applying, and that assessment takes time to schedule. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant Program for AI, Robotics, Sensors and Industry 4.0 Technology Adoption by Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers is funded by Maryland Department of Commerce (delivered with Maryland MEP). 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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