Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 Grant
Maryland Department of Commerce
$25,000–$500,000
$25k–$500k for Maryland manufacturers (NAICS 31-33, 3–250 employees) adopting Industry 4.0 technologies; open Aug 3–31, 2026.
The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant program provides grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers investing in Industry 4.0-related technologies, machinery and robotics, and digital business practices. Awards cover 75% of project costs for small manufacturers (3–50 employees) and 50% for mid-sized manufacturers (51–250 employees), with a minimum grant of $25,000 and a maximum of $500,000. The 2026 application window runs August 3–31, 2026.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- State
- Amount range
- $25,000 – $500,000
- Realistic amount
- $25,000–$500,000 depending on company size and matching funds
- Deadline
- August 3–31, 2026
- Status
- active
- States
- MD
Who qualifies
- Existing Maryland manufacturing business in good standing with the State
- Between 3 and 250 total full-time employees (at least 1,800 hours in 12 months)
- Two-digit NAICS code of 31-33
- Established for a minimum of 2 years
- In good standing with OSHA and Maryland occupational safety regulations
- Demonstrate ability to provide matching funds and complete CESMII Technology Assessment through Maryland MEP
Who is not eligible
- Businesses outside NAICS 31-33
- Businesses with fewer than 3 or more than 250 full-time employees
- Businesses not established for at least 2 years
- Recipients of prior M4.0 grants whose projects are not completed
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Machinery and equipment
- Software and ERP/data analytics systems
- Cloud computing and cybersecurity solutions
- Advanced sensors, AI, and robotics
- Systems integration
- Employee training and consulting tied to implementation
Ineligible expenses
- Replacement of existing equipment without Industry 4.0 advancement
- Costs not tied to the approved project
- Pre-award funding incurred before award notification
How to apply
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1
Complete CESMII Technology Assessment
Work with Maryland MEP to complete the CESMII Technology Assessment.
~2 hrs
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2
Submit application during open window
Apply online between August 3 and August 31, 2026.
~6 hrs
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3
Await award and execute project
50% of funds disbursed at notice of award; remaining 50% paid upon completion with proof of expenses.
Small manufacturers (3–50 employees) get a higher 75% cost share and 25% match requirement. Reserve time for the CESMII assessment before the window opens.
Deadline & timing
Application opens August 3, 2026 at 9AM and closes August 31, 2026 at 5PM. 20% of funds reserved for small manufacturers with 3–50 employees.
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Required documents
- CESMII Technology Assessment
- Project proposal
- Proof of matching funds
- OSHA/MOSH compliance documentation
- Financial and operational information
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