{"status":200,"message":"Success","data":{"id":"9854fd65-5d99-533c-82cf-a6416dbac44a","title":"Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 (M4.0) Grant Program","identifiers":{"otherIds":{"opp:opengrants:program":{"registry":{"code":"opp:opengrants:program","url":"https://opengrants.io/common-grants/registries/opp-opengrants-program.json"},"id":"md:commerce-maryland-manufacturing-4-0-grant-program"},"opp:maryland:system":{"registry":{"code":"opp:maryland:system","url":"https://md.api.cg.a6lab.ai/common-grants"},"id":"f21f16cd-aca1-592c-9e4a-16763c643cd3"}}},"status":{"value":"open","description":"Accepting applications"},"description":"The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 (M4.0) Grant Program, managed by the Maryland Department of Commerce, provides competitive grants to small and mid-sized Maryland manufacturers (3–250 full-time employees) to invest in Industry 4.0-related technologies, machinery, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and digital business practices to remain competitive and drive growth. Grants range from $25,000 to $500,000, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs for small manufacturers (3–50 employees, 25% match required) and up to 50% for mid-sized manufacturers (51–250 employees, 50% match required). Twenty percent of available funds are reserved for small manufacturers with 3–50 employees. Eligible projects include advanced sensor integration, AI, big data and analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, embedded software, ERP systems, robots and autonomous equipment, systems integration, and related employee training. The program is legislatively mandated with funding through FY2028. Applicants located in ENOUGH Act eligible census tracts receive a +5 point scoring bonus. Previous FY2023 or FY2024 grant recipients may reapply only if their previous grant is completed. Funds are disbursed 50% at notice of award and 50% upon project completion with proof of expenses. Past cycles: FY23 (pilot) $986,000 to 23 recipients; FY24 $1,000,000 to 26 recipients; FY25 $5,000,000 to 43 recipients. 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