Maryland MADE (Manufacturing Assets Deployed for Energy)

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The Maryland MADE grant program provides grants to small Maryland manufacturers to invest in the adoption and deployment of smart manufacturing and high-performance manufacturing technologies that will increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and enable lasting improvements. Benefits

According to the US Department of Energy, on average 26% of all end-use energy in the US is used in manufacturing utilities. For a manufacturer that represents on average 5-10% of their full costs. These are big numbers and it is clear that energy efficiency efforts equal higher profitability. Additionally, there are environmental benefits from saving energy. These are impactful reasons for the manufacturing community to be engaged in energy reduction and it is why the Maryland Department of Commerce, with the support of the United States Department of Energy, secured this funding to support the future of manufacturing in Maryland.

Examples of qualified investments include: Any smart manufacturing technology Digital Twins/Simulation Industrial Internet/Sensors Additive Manufacturing Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Robots/Collaborative Robots (Cobots)/Automation Big Data & Analytics/Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Other approved smart manufacturing technology Smart Thermostats and Programmable Controls - Smart thermostats for HVAC systems, programmable controllers for automated energy usage. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) - VFDs for motors in pumps, fans, or conveyors. Energy Meters and Monitoring Devices - Sub-meters, data loggers, and smart meters. Compressed Air System Upgrades - High-efficiency nozzles, air leak detectors, and low-pressure drop filters. High-Efficiency Motors - Replacement motors with IE3 or IE4 energy ratings. Power Factor Correction Devices - Capacitor banks or power factor controllers Eligibility

To be eligible for a Maryland MADE grant, your business must meet all of the following requirements: Proposed project must involve Advanced Manufacturing Technologies as described above Proposed project must take place at a Maryland manufacturing facility Be an existing business in good standing with the State of Maryland Applicant must not have an open Manufacturing 4.0 grant project Have between 3 and 75 total full-time employees (defined as an employee who works at least 1,800 hours in a 12-month period) Have a two-digit NAICS code prefix of 31-33 Be in good standing with federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health regulations Have completed a Maryland MADE technology initial assessment review - Please contact our Partner Maryland MEP at this email address to complete this short assessment. Application Process

The application period is currently closed. General Terms and Conditions

Grants of $15,000.00 will be made available to manufacturers to adopt new energy efficient technologies to remain competitive and drive growth.

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements above. Funding will be limited to expenses of support devices, machinery and equipment. Funding decisions will be made based on meeting the evaluation criteria above as a pass/fail. Funds will be disbursed as follows: 100% paid upon completion of the project or installation of the equipment with proof of paid expenses. Applicants will have to carry the expenditure of $15,000 through the project until completed, and will then request/receive reimbursement from Commerce. Projects are expected to be complete within 4 months of executed agreement No expenses incurred prior to…

Topic areas: Advanced Manufacturing and Industry, Energy and Environment.

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 MADE (Manufacturing Assets Deployed for Energy) is administered by Maryland Department of Commerce (MD Commerce), listed via Maryland Department of Commerce.