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Grant Funding to Create Jobs

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Employers based in Montgomery County that are company headquarters or national nonprofit organizations or who are in the category of “targeted industries,” may be eligible for up to $500,000 in grant funding to create jobs and support their growth and expansion.

Eligible companies creating at least five new full-time, permanent jobs with a base annual salary of $100,000 (excluding benefits) can receive up to $10,000 per new job created. For businesses located in Community Equity Index disadvantaged areas, the award increases to $12,000 per job.

Eligible businesses must be located in Montgomery County, operate in one of the target industries (listed below) and hire a minimum of five full-time employees within six months of submitting an application.

Details of the grant funding program include:

  • Target Industries: Life sciences, advanced technology, cybersecurity, quantum computing or hospitality.
  • Funding: Awards range from $10,000 to $12,000 per qualifying job, with a maximum total award of $500,000 per company.
  • Rolling Applications: Companies can apply as soon as they are ready.
  • Funds awarded: On a first-come, first-served basis until they are fully expended.

More information about the program, including how to apply, is available at the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation website at https://thinkmoco.com/job-creation-fund/.

This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love when grant money is available and put to good use!  I would much rather see that instead of the money going into the pockets of corrupt politicians, haha.

Dec 02, 2024 04:09 AM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Roy,

This is great news for Montgomery County! It is so good to see grant money being directed to support communities, create jobs ,and give support and expansion - Joe

Dec 02, 2024 04:34 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thank you for sharing the information. Wishing you continued

success. Have a wonderful day and sell a house. Bill

Bill Salvatore Arizona Elite Properties.

Dec 02, 2024 04:36 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Roy, It's commendable to support initiatives that effectively utilize grant funds!

Dec 02, 2024 05:09 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I am hopeful the funds will find way to create many great jobs for the future, Roy.

Dec 02, 2024 07:33 PM