Maryland Industrial Development Financing (MIDFA)

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MIDFA promotes private sector investment in economic development projects through the insurance of financial obligations and the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt bonds. The program promotes greater access to capital for small- and medium-sized businesses and supports historically disadvantaged businesses and businesses in rural areas.

MIDFA can be used for land acquisition, building acquisition, construction costs, machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements, certain eligible "soft costs," energy-related projects and working capital. BENEFITS

MIDFA facilitates capital access by issuing private activity revenue bonds and can provide credit insurance in the form of a loan guaranty to reduce lender's risk. Private activity revenue bonds Taxable Bond: Provides access to long-term capital markets for primarily fixed asset financing. Tax-Exempt Bond: Provides access to long term capital markets for fixed asset financing at tax-exempt rates. Eligibility is limited by Federal tax law to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, manufacturing facilities and certain solid waste projects. Additional limitations apply to the specific transaction type. Credit insurance Conventional Program: Insures up to 80%, not to exceed $2.5 million of a transactions made by a financial institution. Export transactions may be insured up to 90%. Bond Program: Insures bonds up to 100%, not to exceed $7.5 million of taxable or tax-exempt bonds. ELIGIBILITY

Commercial and industrial businesses in a Priority Funding Area (with the exception of retail), manufacturers, not-for-profit entities and day care providers. MEETINGS

Visit the MIDFA/MEDAAF Authority page for information about board members, meetings and meetings minutes. APPLY

For more information about MIDFA contact:

Bruce Alderman, Finance Specialist

Maryland Department of Commerce, Office of Finance Programs

410-375-0204

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Topic areas: Advanced Manufacturing and Industry, Public Policy and Governance.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Maryland Industrial Development Financing (MIDFA) is administered by Maryland Department of Commerce (MD Commerce), listed via Maryland Department of Commerce.