# Maryland Awards Purple Line Grants

On October 5, 2026, the Maryland Department of Transportation awarded $400,000 to 38 small businesses affected by Purple Line construction. Since early 2025, the program has awarded $3 million through 287 grants. The next application round is open through November 7, 2026; eligible businesses must operate onsite within one-quarter mile of the Purple Line alignment and have been at their current location since at least January 1, 2025. This is a small-business assistance program, not a contractor solicitation.

- Businesses that meet the location and tenure criteria can apply by **November 7, 2026**; the deadline is 32 days away as of October 6.
- Construction contractors and firms working along the corridor can share the program information with eligible local businesses, including potential subcontractors and suppliers.
- Procurement teams planning Purple Line work can account for the grant program as a source of support for qualifying businesses affected by construction, while recognizing it does not provide a contract opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
- Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)

### Sources
- [Maryland Department of Transportation Awards 38 Grants to Small Businesses Along Purple Line Corridor - MDOT](https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/newsroomdetails.aspx?newsId=1105&PageId=38) - MDOT