Maryland Programs for You

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Higher Education

Delegate Julie Palakovich Carr Scholarship (for residents of Rockville and Gaithersburg)

Other needs-based state scholarships

Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit (for graduates with unpaid college loans)

Property Tax Credits

Homestead Property Tax Credit (for most homeowners)

Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit (for income eligible homeowners)

Renters’ Tax Credit (for income eligible renters)

 

Child Care

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (most families are eligible)

Child Care Scholarship Program (free or reduced price child care)

Publicly-funded pre-K (for certain 3 and 4 year olds)

Income Tax credits

Senior Tax Credit (for seniors age 65+)

Earned Income Tax Credit (for working residents)

Maryland Child Tax Credit (for income eligible parents with a child under the age of 6 or a child up to age 17 with a disability)

 

Environment

EMPOWER Program (helps residents and businesses with energy efficiency)

Rebates for installation of an electric vehicle charger

Free entry to state parks (for seniors, people with disabilities, and 4th graders)

Business Resources

Incentives for new and expanding businesses

Minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses are eligible for loans and free training

 

Explore other state resources

A full list is available here