We can connect you to resources, loans, tax credits and grants for your business.
Project Restore
Highlandtown Arts District has applied for the State of Maryland’s Project Restore program for select vacant commercial properties in the district. We expect to hear back about the results of our application in early July.
- Tenants: Stay tuned for an ‘interest form’ in early June.
- Property owners: Stay tuned for an email from our staff about next steps in the project.
Small business loan programs, classes, and support
- Baltimore Small Business Resource Center classes.
- Latino Economic Development Center’s Small Business Loan
- Maryland Capital Enterprise’s Micro Loans and Small Business Loans
- Baltimore Business Lending
- Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks Loan Program
- Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program’s Small Commercial Tax Credit
- Baltimore Development Corporation Business Incentive Programs
- SCORE Greater Baltimore business mentorship and workshops
- BGE’s SEED Program
- Kiva loans
Façade Grant Program
Make improvements to your building exterior with a $7,500 matching grant! For information, click here.
Highlandtown Urban Renewal Plan (URP)
The Highlandtown Urban Renewal Plan (URP) is an overlay for Highlandtown over the city code. It primarily impacts signage and renovations. Be sure to review before starting projects and renovations. CLICK HERE TO REVIEW URP
