Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund Proposal Application Details

The Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund is a reimbursable grant program to promote the production and consumption of Maryland wine and increase growth of commercial wine grapes in Maryland.

Funding Priorities 

• Improving the quality and acreage of Maryland grown fruit available to the State’s wineries; 

• Increasing the market share for Maryland wine;

• Increasing awareness of Maryland wine and grapes;

• Developing professional education opportunities to support the wineries and grape growers industries.

Eligibility

• Maryland nongovernmental organizations/businesses that are registered with Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation and are in good standing to do business in Maryland.

• Proposals must serve the commercial wine and grape growing industry on a state-wide basis.

Amount

• Approximately $100,000 is currently available. 

• Minimum request: $5,000, no maximum request.  

• Funds are contingent upon available funding.

Matching Funds  

No specific match is required; however, priority will be given to projects that include matching funds and in-kind contributions from other public, private, and nonprofit sources.

If the proposal relates to research, the Commission encourages applicants to seek at least 5% of the total budget from Maryland vineyards and wineries.

You are encouraged to apply early.  Applications submitted past the deadline will not be accepted.