Funding Amount

Up to $1,500 per business

Deadline

May 6, 2026

27 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Expert Edge Grant

Overview: Downtown Frederick Partnership's Expert Edge Grant provides small businesses with direct access to professional services to build capacity, strengthen operations, and support long-term success in Downtown Frederick.

Services Covered:

  • Accounting

  • Marketing

  • Branding

  • Business coaching

  • Other specialized expertise
  • Award Details:

  • Maximum per business: $1,500

  • Total available per round: $12,500

  • Geographic scope: Downtown Frederick, Maryland

  • Eligibility: Small businesses located in Downtown Frederick
  • Application Rounds:

  • Round 1: January 7 – February 11

  • Round 2: April 1 – May 6
  • Contact: Downtown Frederick Partnership, 19 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 | 301.698.8118 | mainstreet@downtownfrederick.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:

  • Visit downtownfrederick.org/expertedge to submit applications
  • Application Rounds:
    1. Round 1: January 7 – February 11
    2. Round 2: April 1 – May 6

    Award Details:

  • $12,500 available per round

  • Maximum award of $1,500 per business
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businessescapacity-building

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