Maryland capital enterprises, INC.

This $150,000 Project Grant award to Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. was provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Women's Business Ownership Assistance program (CFDA #59.043). The funding will support Maryland Capital Enterprises, a non-profit community development corporation, in delivering microloans, entrepreneurial training, business consulting, and technical assistance aimed at empowering women-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs, particularly in underserved communities. Maryland Capital Enterprises has extensive experience administering federal grant awards to foster small business creation and growth, including through the SBA's Microloan Program and the USDA's Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. The organization will utilize this 1-year award, with a completion date of September 29, 2024, to continue providing a range of tailored services and resources to help remove discriminatory barriers for women entrepreneurs accessing capital, markets, and other critical business support.