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Small Business Direct Loans (Maryland) is sponsored by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This loan program provides flexible financing to small businesses and nonprofits located in locally designated neighborhood revitalization areas throughout Maryland.
It aims to empower small businesses and real estate development projects with demonstrated community value and need, with preferences for projects that rehabilitate blighted properties, create new housing, expand healthy food access, preserve childcare, or demonstrate clear community need.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit or nonprofit entities located within a Sustainable Community or Priority Funding Area in Maryland and engaged in commercial activity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Direct Loans (Maryland) 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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