BGE Energizing Small Business Grants Program

BGE is pledging $15 million to assist Maryland’s small businesses with COVID-19 relief and recovery. Eligible businesses located in BGE’s service area can apply for a $20,000 BGE Energizing Small Business Grant. This grant program is part of BGE’s comprehensive Customer Relief and Energy Infrastructure Investment Plan, designed to help the state’s economic recovery from the pandemic.

The Details
Starting today, September 1, eligible businesses located in BGE’s service area will have three opportunities to apply for grants of $20,000. To be eligible, a business must have between one and 25 employees (solopreneurs are eligible!), less than $7 million in annual revenue, a demonstrated need for support, a strong plan for moving forward, and be in good standing with the state of Maryland.

Key Dates
Applications are open from September 1 – October 13, 2021

Grant recipients will be selected via a panel and will be notified within 45 days of each round’s close.

Spread the Word
We would appreciate any assistance you can provide in amplifying the Energizing Small Business Grants Program throughout your network. Attached you will find a one-page overview of the program and a promotional toolkit (including recommended posts and ready-made social graphics) to help you share the opportunity across your website, newsletter, and social media channels. Please let me know if you are willing to help promote this very exciting opportunity to support small businesses in central Maryland.

For more information or to apply for a grant, please visit bge.helloalice.com