MSCRF Manufacturing Assistance Program RFA Grant

MSCRF Manufacturing Assistance Program RFA Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund
Amount: Up to US $1,000,000
Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Summary

The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund's Manufacturing Assistance Program aims to enhance the production of cell therapy products by providing funding up to $1,000,000 for Maryland-based companies. This initiative supports the establishment of advanced manufacturing facilities to meet market needs while fostering an experienced workforce. Companies must be located in Maryland and demonstrate the capability to execute their proposed research efficiently, ensuring compliance with state regulations to advance stem cell research and therapies.

Overview

NOTE: Organizations are encouraged to register in the TEDCO online submission system early before the application submission deadline to avoid any technical issues with the submission process. Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Mission Develop new medical strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of human diseases, injuries and conditions through human stem cells. Purpose The purpose of the Fund is to promote state-funded stem cell research and cures through grants and loans to public and private entities in the state. Manufacturing Assistance Program Cell-based technologies offer extraordinary promise for new medical therapies and a better understanding of debilitating human diseases, injuries, and conditions. The development of new medical strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of human diseases, injuries and conditions through human stem cell research is a high priority for the State of Maryland. As treatments and cures advance to the clinic, manufacturing of cell therapies remains a key challenge in this growing industry. Funding Objectives The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF) Manufacturing Assistance Program was created to provide initial resources to enable companies to advance GMP production of cell therapy products in the State of Maryland. This program will accelerate the timely and cost effective manufacturing of cell-based products that meet identified market needs and will support and retain an advanced manufacturing workforce in Maryland. The Manufacturing Assistance Program is for Maryland-based stem cell companies to build or acquire modular manufacturing facilities, prefabricated clean rooms, closed systems, or similar manufacturing platforms to enable GMP production of cell therapy products in Maryland. Funding

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Manufacturing Assistance Program is open to companies located in Maryland.Organizations that meet the in-state eligibility requirements, and have the skills, experience, resources and support necessary to carry out the proposed research may apply for a Manufacturing Assistance Grant.Program awardees must conduct all MSCRF-funded work in the State of Maryland.The physical location of the manufacturing facility must be in the State of Maryland. Match RequirementAll projects shall require, at a minimum, a 1:1 match of non-state money, with up to 24 months from the effective date of the award to make the funded manufacturing platform operational.Each application for an award funded by the MSCRF shall have only one (1) PI, but may have multiple Co- PIs, Investigators and/or collaborators. PIs may participate as collaborators in any number of MSCRF-funded projects in the same funding cycle. However, they may apply to the MSCRF as the lead PI for only one new award in any given cycle