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Maryland Department of Commerce

Maryland MADE

About this page.  Manufacturing Assets Deployed for Energy. $15,000 grants to help small manufacturers use energy more efficiently.

Program Status

The application period is currently closed. The program will sunset on September 30, 2026.

What This Program Does

Maryland MADE gives grants to small Maryland manufacturers to adopt smart and high-performance manufacturing technologies that increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The program is funded with support from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Why energy efficiency matters:  Manufacturing accounts for about 26% of U.S. end-use energy, and energy is roughly 5–10% of a manufacturer’s costs. Improving efficiency can lower both your energy bills and your emissions.

Who Can Apply

Small Maryland manufacturers that meet the eligibility requirements below.

What the Grant Can Fund

Funding supports devices, machinery and equipment such as:

  • Smart manufacturing technology, including digital twins and simulation, industrial sensors and the Industrial Internet of Things, additive manufacturing, augmented and virtual reality, robots and collaborative robots, automation and big-data analytics, AI and machine learning
  • Smart thermostats and programmable controls
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Energy meters and monitoring devices
  • Compressed-air system upgrades
  • High-efficiency motors (IE3/IE4)
  • Power-factor correction devices

How the Program Works

Award amount

  • A flat grant of $15,000.

Project timeline

  • Projects must be completed within four months of the signed grant agreement.

Important timing rule

  • No expenses incurred before your award date can be reimbursed.

Key Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, your business must:

  • Carry out a project using the advanced manufacturing technologies above at a Maryland manufacturing facility
  • Be an existing business in good standing with the State of Maryland
  • Not have an open Manufacturing 4.0 grant project
  • Have 3 to 75 total full-time employees (a full-time employee works at least 1,800 hours in a 12-month period)
  • Have a two-digit NAICS code of 31–33
  • Be in good standing with federal OSHA and Maryland OSH regulations
  • Complete a Maryland MADE technology initial assessment review. Contact partner Maryland MEP at [email protected] to complete this short assessment.

Related Programs

Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 is a separate program that provides grants from $25,000 to $500,000 for Industry 4.0 projects. Both programs use the Maryland MEP assessment, and you cannot hold an open Maryland MADE project and an open Manufacturing 4.0 project at the same time.

Documents You Will Need to Apply

Helpful resources for applicants:

How to Apply

  • Complete the technology assessment. Contact Maryland MEP at [email protected] - PDF - 53.73 KB to complete the required Maryland MADE technology assessment.
  • Submit your application during an open application period, using the official application form.

How Applications Are Reviewed

Applications are reviewed on a pass/fail basis against the eligibility and program criteria above. Applications that meet all of the criteria are funded in the order they are received, until the available funds are committed. An application window stays open for about 60 days or until funds are fully committed. You will typically be contacted within two to three weeks of submitting.

How You Receive Your Funds

Maryland MADE is a reimbursement grant. You pay for and complete your project first, then Commerce reimburses 100% of the eligible cost (up to $15,000) once the equipment is installed and you provide proof of paid expenses.

Reporting Requirements

After your project is complete, you provide a brief summary of the outcomes, including your projected energy savings.

Funding Source and Required Disclosures

This program is funded with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, through the State Manufacturing Leadership Program.

Contact

David Minges
M4 Program Grant Manager
Maryland Department of Commerce
Email: [email protected]