The City of Frederick is pleased to announce 53 recipients of the ACCESS GRANTED grant program, an initiative designed to support and empower small minority, and women-owned businesses. This program, launched by the City of Frederick’s Department of Economic Development and the Office of the Mayor, aims to foster a supportive and inclusive business environment.
The ACCESS GRANTED program received an overwhelming response, with 365 applicants requesting more than $11 million in funding. Application eligibility required the businesses to be for-profit, in good standing with the state of Maryland, have a certificate of occupancy, and have no more than 25 full-time equivalent employees. Preference was given to businesses within The City of Frederick and small women and minority-owned businesses.
After a competitive selection process, 53 businesses have been awarded grants totaling $400,000.
Business
Award Amount
3 Angels Beauty Supply & Accessories LLC
$12,500
88 Visual, LLC
$17,500
A&S Construction, LLC
$10,000
Adriano’s Driving School
$15,000
Advanced Functional Health & Wellness LLC
$5,000
ArielleNJordan LLC
$5,000
Asian Supermarket
$20,000
AT VR LLC
$6,000
Best Kept Secrets Salon
$8,000
BioEvanesce, Inc.
$5,000
BK Juices
$7,500
Bonnie Elisabeth Hawk Furniture
$5,000
Cowork Frederick
$6,500
Creekside Canine Training
$5,000
Creekside Meditation
$2,000
Digital Optimization and Process Improvement
$5,000
DOP PIZZA
$7,500
Easy Oat Burgers, LLC
$5,000
Emma Batting Psychotherapy LLC
$1,600
Frederick Wig Company, LLC
$10,000
Give Rise Studio LLC
$5,000
Glambyshaddy
$5,000
Head Rush Studio
$10,000
Inner-Evolution Counseling, Coaching & Yoga, LLC
$4,000
Jollof On Point
$10,000
JoNa’s Outdoor Furniture Co.
$10,000
Lake Linganore Psychiatry, LLC
$2,500
LCVD Cleaning Services
$7,500
Le Bijoux Day Spa
$12,000
Le Luna
$5,000
Market St. Investments LLC
$15,000
Maryland Bakes! LLC
$22,500
NEOPATHOLOGY CORP
$5,000
ODIN CrossFit
$8,000
Promo Circus
$5,000
Red Envelope Coffees
$5,000
Rosy Braiding & Beauty LLC
$5,000
Sabor de Cuba Inc
$10,000
SANAI, LLC
$5,600
Serenity Swimming
$25,000
Serious About Science
$5,000
Sinistra
$2,000
Small City Press
$2,500
Soul Aura Crystals and Herbs, LLC
$4,800
Spacie Gracie
$5,000
Squadstyle
$10,000
Sweethaus Treats, LLC
$5,500
Swirls of Frederick
$3,000
The Frederick Floral Bar
$5,000
The Muse
$6,000
Tipicos Salvadorenos and International
$5,000
Two Maids Frederick
$2,500
Vintage MC
$7,500
“The Department of Economic Development is excited to see these funds help city businesses take their next steps towards growth and success,” said Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development. “This funding is significant for small businesses which often struggle for access to capital, and clearly their ultimate success moves Frederick toward a more equitable business landscape.”
“We are thrilled to fund many meaningful projects through the ‘ACCESS GRANTED’ program. This initiative not only helps level the playing field for minority and women-owned businesses but also represents a significant investment in the future of our local economy. By supporting these entrepreneurs, we are fostering a more inclusive and prosperous community for all,” said Mayor Michael O’Connor.
This funding is provided as part of a Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA-SLFRF.) For more information about the ACCESS GRANTED program and future opportunities, please visit ACCESS GRANTED | Frederick Business, MD and www.businessinfrederick.com