08/25/2026
For Immediate Release – August 25, 2026
Contact: Melinda Kelleher – Small Business Development and Main Street Manager
[email protected] 301-759-6451
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE GRANT OPENS
TO CUMBERLAND MAIN STREET BUSINESSES
Cumberland Main Street is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity for businesses located in the Cumberland Main Street district and that meet all grant requirements. The Technology Assistance Grant (TAG) grant opens on Tuesday, August 25th and the application deadline is Tuesday, September 15th at 4PM.
Program funding can be used for website design, upgrades, audits and search optimization; social media creation of new pages, page audits, content, blogging, ads, boosting posts; AI guidance; guidance on marketing, messaging, brand awareness and customer engagement; email marketing strategies, and point of sale hardware.
Total available funds are $20,000. Maximum funding per project will be based on approved applications, but will most likely not exceed $2,500. Applicant businesses must have been open and operating since at least February 1, 2026.
Applications can be requested by contacting Melinda Kelleher at 301-759-6451 or [email protected] or picking up a copy at the Community Development desk in the basement of City Hall. The application can also be found on the Cumberland Main Street website at https://www.cumberlandmainstreet.org/resources/.
Resources and incentives for businesses investing in downtown Cumberland — tax credits, Enterprise, Opportunity, and HUB Zone designations, and funding help.
