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african american
Deadline: September 3, 2026
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minority small business
Deadline: September 4, 2026
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first generation
Deadline: September 7, 2026
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first generation
Deadline: September 7, 2026
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immigrant
Deadline: September 8, 2026
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african american
Deadline: September 10, 2026
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first generation
Deadline: September 10, 2026
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women owned business
Deadline: September 11, 2026
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african american
Deadline: September 11, 2026
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african american
Deadline: September 11, 2026
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women owned business
Deadline: September 13, 2026
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african american
Deadline: September 13, 2026
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women owned business
Deadline: September 14, 2026
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immigrant
Deadline: September 15, 2026
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underserved community
Deadline: September 8, 2026
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immigrant
Deadline: September 17, 2026
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african american
Deadline: September 18, 2026
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african american
Deadline: September 28, 2026
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minority small business
Deadline: September 30, 2026
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women owned business
Deadline: September 30, 2026
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first generation
Deadline: October 1, 2026
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first generation
Deadline: October 1, 2026
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first generation
Deadline: October 9, 2026
$1,000–$2,000
Maryland resident transferring from a Maryland community college to a Maryland nonprofit four-year institution; financial need; SAI no more than $10,000
Deadline: October 15, 2026
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first generation
Deadline: October 16, 2026
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first generation
Deadline: October 21, 2026
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minority small business
Deadline: November 4, 2026
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minority small business
Deadline: November 17, 2026
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immigrant
Deadline: December 1, 2026
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first generation
Deadline: January 11, 2027
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minority small business
Deadline: April 5, 2027
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minority small business
Deadline: April 5, 2027
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first generation
Deadline: June 15, 2027
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women owned business
Deadline: September 18, 2027
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immigrant
Deadline: October 1, 2027
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first generation
Deadline: October 4, 2027
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women owned business
Deadline: November 15, 2027
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first generation
Deadline: January 7, 2028
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minority small business
Deadline: April 5, 2029
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minority small business
Deadline: April 5, 2029
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african american
Deadline: January 1, 2099
$25,000–$1,000,000
Maryland business/startup; standard underwriting; 640+ personal credit typically required; statewide with fund-manager geography rules
Up to $50,000
Business operating at least 2 years; accelerator-graduate preference/requirement; expansion capital focus
Up to $7,395
Eligibility is determined through FAFSA and federal Pell rules; generally for undergraduates with financial need who have not earned certain degrees
Amount varies
underserved community
Deadline: September 1, 2026
View opportunity$1.4 million fund supporting eligible festivals and outdoor special events
Organizers of qualifying events celebrating DC culture, supporting communities and generating economic impact
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Amount varies
underserved community
Deadline: September 1, 2026
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underserved community
Deadline: September 18, 2026
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underserved community
Deadline: September 18, 2026
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underserved community
Deadline: September 18, 2026
View opportunityTiered grants; current guidelines include grants up to and above $75,000 depending on tier/project
Existing qualified Rockville businesses; location/public-benefit and project criteria apply; franchise/chain restrictions per program rules
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Amount varies
underserved community
Deadline: October 1, 2026
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underserved community
Deadline: October 12, 2026
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underserved community
Deadline: October 13, 2026
View opportunity$1,000–$4,000
Maryland resident enrolled in an eligible Maryland institution and degree program tied to an approved workforce shortage field
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Need- and merit-based scholarship; award amount varies
Full-time high school or undergraduate students in DC, Maryland or Virginia; students elsewhere in the U.S. can qualify if parents live and file taxes in the DMV; graduate and international students excluded
Deadline: October 23, 2026
Up to $12,500
DC junior or senior in 2026-27; permanent U.S. resident; parent/guardian legal DC resident; active qualifying elected/appointed leadership role
Deadline: October 27, 2026
Amount varies
underserved community
Deadline: November 16, 2026
View opportunityUp to $3,000
Property improvement used exclusively for qualified day-care services; also available in certain cases to businesses with at least 25 employees
Deadline: April 1, 2027
Funding for eligible job-oriented WDCE career-path courses; limited funding
Must select an eligible career path, meet prerequisites and financial eligibility; non-Maryland resident surcharge is not covered
Deadline: May 14, 2027
Multiple Foundation scholarships; awards continue until funds are exhausted
HCC students with high school diploma/GED/equivalent, satisfactory academic progress, declared aid-eligible major, and enrollment in required credit classes
Deadline: June 30, 2027
Amount varies
underserved community
Deadline: January 1, 2099
View opportunityUp to $750,000
Maryland early-stage technology business meeting economic-disadvantage ownership/management criteria; detailed requirements on current TEDCO page
$100,000–$750,000
Maryland principal place of business; at least one full-time employee; majority of workforce in Maryland; at least 50% of founders demonstrate economic disadvantage
Up to $500,000
Eligible DC-based businesses seeking to acquire and owner-occupy commercial property; intended occupancy at least 7 years
$50,000–$250,000
Technology company serving cybersecurity/national-defense industries; fewer than 100 employees; less than $5M gross revenue
Up to $150,000
Small and underserved Maryland businesses; must show creditworthiness, ability to repay, and difficulty obtaining traditional financing
Up to $150,000
Business signing first commercial office lease or expanding existing lease by at least 500 square feet; qualifying lease generally 36+ months; business must be in good standing
Up to $100,000
Businesses/property owners improving exterior commercial properties in eligible revitalization districts
Up to $100,000
Established high-growth businesses with innovative products expanding markets, increasing sales and creating jobs
$25,000–$50,000
Eligible uses include leasehold improvements, equipment, working capital and human-capital increases for expansion/startup
Up to $3,000
Dependent of eligible NASE member; detailed current scholarship rules apply
Small-business loans; amount/terms depend on underwriting and current program rules
Eligible small businesses in Montgomery County and Maryland under VLT loan-program rules
Small-business financing using Maryland VLT proceeds
Small businesses in targeted areas surrounding Maryland casinos and statewide under 50/50 VLT allocation rules
CPA exam and exam-review support; award varies by program
Eligible CPA candidates under current MACPA Foundation rules; applications accepted after completing each section
Loans, equity and other financing; program includes SSBCI capital
Maryland small businesses; financing can support working capital, equipment, real estate, leasehold improvements and contracts
SSBCI-backed financing through existing lending/equity programs; amount depends on component
Small businesses unable to obtain adequate financing on reasonable terms; component-specific rules apply
Up to $1,000
Business must be at least 51% women-owned, registered in the U.S., and have less than $1 million in gross revenue; focused on under-resourced women including women of color
Up to $4,000
NASE member meeting program requirements; grants support hiring, marketing, equipment, software and other business-growth needs
More than 400 scholarship opportunities through one application
Admitted Montgomery College students; scholarship-specific criteria; many awards consider good academic standing and financial need
Deadline: January 1, 2027
Scholarship amount not stated on application page reviewed
Current Loudoun County resident; application centers African-American or Afro-descendant heritage, community involvement and leadership
Deadline: May 31, 2027
Competitive summer enrichment support; exact program benefit depends on placement
DC students meeting OSSE Scholars academic/program criteria; two-part application process
Deadline: November 6, 2026
Multiple scholarships with varying awards; Fall 2026 scholarship cycle announced as opening soon
Paid NSBE membership; scholarship-specific academic/residency criteria; GPA generally 2.5+
Deadline: February 26, 2027
Multiple academic scholarships; awards vary by fund
Maryland college students pursuing accounting/CPA careers; fund-specific requirements apply
Deadline: February 28, 2027
Up to $10,000
NSBE member; U.S. citizen; specified classifications and majors; 2.0 minimum GPA
Up to $5,000
NSBE member; U.S. citizen; qualifying classification and major; 3.0 minimum GPA
Up to $1,000
NSBE Jr. member/high-school senior; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 2.5 minimum GPA
Covers barriers such as transportation, childcare, and materials for CTE program activities
FCPS juniors and seniors enrolled in CTE programs who need support completing internships, externships, clinicals or related program requirements
Covers one year of AFP global and DC chapter membership; 22 scholarships available during 2026
Applicants demonstrate financial need and career applicability; volunteer on AFP DC committee; categories include general, young professional, emerging leaders and IDEA
Rolling after priority deadline until exhausted / verify remaining
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african american
Newly found / verify cycle
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women owned business
Newly found / verify cycle
Up to $1,500
Graduating FCPS senior who has overcome significant personal obstacles; academic ability, attendance, leadership/mentoring, financial need, school involvement and work/life experience considered
Recurring / external application timing
Up to $1,000
Maryland resident high-school senior planning to attend an HBCU; scholarship intended to help narrow opportunity gaps affecting African-American students
2026 cycle / current application page
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african american
Newly found / verify cycle
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first generation
Newly found / verify cycle
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Individuals, businesses, initiatives and nonprofits serving Black & Brown DMV communities
Discovered / verify cycle
Full or partial support for economically disadvantaged university students
Program focuses on economically disadvantaged university students in Ethiopia, including women and students with disabilities
Active program / intake details require verification
Amount varies
minority small business
Newly found / verify cycle
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minority small business
Newly found / verify cycle
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first generation
Newly found / verify cycle
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minority small business
Newly found / verify cycle
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african american
Newly found / verify cycle
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women owned business
Newly found / verify cycle
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women owned business
Newly found / verify cycle
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minority small business
Newly found / verify cycle
Legal, accounting and financial advisory assistance through approved providers
Designed for very small businesses and businesses owned/controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals applying for qualifying capital programs
Active through partner providers / verify availability
Up to $500
Student athletes
Discovered / verify cycle
View opportunity$5,000–$100,000
Private employers retaining jobs or creating jobs/capital investment in Montgomery County; priority based on economic impact
Program / application timing to verify
Up to $50,000
Fairfax County early-stage, high-growth startups; detailed Cohort 4 criteria and dates to be published
Cohort 4 planned for 2027
Up to $50,000
Business located within or along border of an eligible Great Streets corridor and in good standing with relevant DC/federal agencies
Recurring / verify current cycle
Up to $5,000
NSBE member; Region 4; U.S. citizen; sophomore, junior or senior; Mechanical Engineering; 2.8 minimum GPA
Catalog active / cycle timing through NSBE
Up to $5,000
Legal Northern Virginia resident pursuing postgraduate study/career in physical therapy; academic excellence, leadership, references, citizenship and community involvement considered
Recurring / application timing requires verification
Up to $2,500
Physical Prince George's County location; currently operating; no more than 10 employees excluding owner; minimum 3 years in business
Application portal / current availability needs recheck
$1,000–$2,000
Preference for nontraditional students such as part-time students, full-time workers, delayed enrollment, independent students, parents or GED holders; preference for NOVA students
Recurring / application timing requires verification
Up to $1,500
DC residents who are returning citizens and/or justice-involved, do not hold an active DC basic business license, and are in business concept/ideation stage
2026 intake / verify current capacity
Up to $1,500
Herndon High School senior athlete with varsity participation, no athletic scholarship/grant toward college, strong sportsmanship/teamwork and 2.5+ GPA
Recurring / application timing requires verification
Up to $550
Healthcare community or healthcare-facility staff; passion for healthcare industry and VSHE mission; need and drive considered
2026 program / verify current application state
Up to $300
South Lakes High School senior enrolled in a qualifying dual-enrollment class
Rolling / verify available funding
Startup/expansion funding; amount depends on current round
Eligible new and expanding small businesses in designated Sustainable Communities
Recurring / verify cycle
Amount varies
underserved community
Newly found / verify cycle
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underserved community
Newly found / verify cycle
View opportunityInstitution-administered award amounts for 2026-27; funding allocations may vary
Special eligibility categories established by Maryland law; exact category and award administration should be checked with institution
2026-27 institutional allocation cycle
Microloans for startups and small businesses; current loan limits and terms should be confirmed with program operator
Designed for startups and small businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank financing; particularly useful for underserved entrepreneurs
Active expansion announced / intake to verify
Endowed scholarship for technical/trade training and licensing
Individuals seeking technical or trade training and/or earning a license in those fields
Fund established / application cycle not yet public
Microloans delivered through county partners including Latino Economic Development Center and Life Asset
Start-ups, newly established or growing small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers
Active program family
Amount varies
underserved community
Newly found / verify cycle
View opportunityCompetitive R&D funding; amounts vary by agency/program
Small businesses meeting individual federal program requirements
Recurring / verify cycle
Direct loans, microloans, child-care financing, loan support and other programs
Eligibility varies by financing program
Active program family
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