[Montgomery County, MD] MOVE Grant Program

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUSINESS CENTER

MOVE Grant Program Application Form

About the Program

This MOVE grant program helps businesses that are signing their first commercial lease or expanding their existing lease by at least 500 square feet in office space in Montgomery County. All MOVE grant awards will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date of receipt of submitting all required documentation and subject to the availability of funding.

Before applying, carefully review all criteria below and the Executive Regulation to ensure you have the necessary documentation. The Executive Regulation defines all capitalized terms.

Grant Amount

Businesses will receive a grant based on the Eligible Square Feet, as defined in the Executive Regulation, of the signed lease.

Eligible Square Feet	Award Per Eligible Square Foot	Maximum Possible Award
Less than 7,500 SF	$8/SF	$60,000
7,501 SF – 10,000 SF	$10/SF	$100,000
More than 10,000 SF	$12.50/SF	$150,000
Strategic Industry	$15/SF	$150,000

Eligibility

A Business is eligible for a MOVE grant if:

The Business submits an executed Inaugural Commercial Lease or an Expanded Commercial Lease.
The term of the Inaugural Commercial Lease or Expanded Commercial Lease is 36 months or greater.
The Inaugural Commercial Lease or Expanded Commercial Lease is for Office Space in the County.
The Business is in good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
The Business submits its signed Articles of Incorporation or equivalent documents.
The Business submits a utility bill or equivalent document as proof of occupancy. This document must be generated by a party other than the Business or landlord for the leased premises that has the same physical address as the leased premises in the Inaugural Commercial Lease or an Expanded Commercial Lease.
The Business submits a complete business plan that clearly identifies the type, purpose, and financial projection of the business.
The Completed Application is submitted on or before 180 days of the execution date for the Inaugural Commercial Lease or Expanded Commercial Lease.

Exclusions

A Business is not eligible for a MOVE Grant Program award if:

The subject Inaugural Commercial Lease or Expanded Commercial Lease is for a lease premises which is not labeled as Office Space by a Third-Party Software, does not have a real property address, or is a mobile trailer or other similar non-permanent structure.
The subject Inaugural Commercial Lease or Expanded Commercial Lease is executed between the Business and its Subsidiary.
The Business’s commercial purpose is for retail, restaurant, or independent financial or insurance agent/broker establishments.

Completed applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.

If you have questions about this grant program, qualifications, or need assistance, please contact the Montgomery County Business Center at BusinessCenter@Montgomerycountymd.gov. A Business Center staff will follow up with you in two business days.

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BASIC INFORMATION ON COMPANY

MOVE Grant Tracking Number

You will be provided with a MOVE Grant Tracking Number upon submission.

Company Name

Company Address Prior to New Lease

Address or Location

Country

Federal Tax ID

President/ CEO Email Address

Role/ Title of Other Contact

Other Contact Email Address

Company Phone Number

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BACKGROUND ON COMPANY

Legal Type

Industry Type

State of Incorporation

Year Established

SIC or NAICS Code

Company Specialization

Current Number of Employees (full-time equivalents) in Montgomery County

Current Number of Employees (full-time equivalents) outside Montgomery County

Projection of net new full-time equivalent jobs in Montgomery County by the end of Year 3.

Did the company previously occupy qualifying space in Montgomery County Business Center Innovation Network/ Incubators?

Yes

Facility Name

Other Facility Name

Gross Rentable Leased Space (SQ. FT.)

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ADDRESS OF NEW LEASE/ EXPANDED LEASE (if applicable)

Is this business applying for a new lease or an expansion of an existing lease?

New

Expansion

Gross Rentable Leased Space (SQ. FT.)

Lease Signing Date

Lease Start Date

Lease End Date

Previous Gross Rentable Leased Space (SQ. FT.)

Previous Lease Signing Date

Previous Lease Start Date

Previous Lease End Date

Will the company need to file for any building permits?

Is the lease contingent upon receiving a building permit?

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APPLICANT BACKGROUND

Is this business primarily controlled by a woman?

Is this business primarily controlled by a veteran?

Is this business primarily controlled by a person with a disability?

Is this business primarily controlled by a minority?

If so, which group does the owner identify as a member of?

Is the business a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)?

Is the business a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)?

Is the business a certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE)?

Is the business a certified Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VOSBE)?

How did you hear about the MOVE Program?

If other, describe here.

Has the company received prior MOVE Grant funding from the County?

How many times?

Date of Award 1:

Award 1 Amount:

Date of Award 2:

Award 2 Amount:

Date of Award 3:

Award 3 Amount:

Most recent tax year revenue of the business

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

NOTE: Please make sure to remove any special characters from filenames. Additionally, rename each file to include your Federal Tax ID number before uploading to ensure proper bundling. For example: XXXXXXXXXLease.pdf.

Upload the Articles of Incorporation or similar documentation of company structure.

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Upload the new or expanded signed lease or occupancy permit for shared office tenants.

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Upload the original signed lease (if applicable)

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Upload evidence of occupancy at the address of the leased space (e.g., moving or utility bill, use of occupancy, etc.)

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Upload the Business Plan or Business Proposal.

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Signature of Agreement

First Name

Last Name

Choose how to sign

Draw Type

By signing below, you certify that you have read the application in its entirety and all information furnished herein to Montgomery County, and for the duration of your time in the Move Grant Program is and will be true and complete. Falsifying/altering documents will result in an automatic rejection of your application. You also agree to a proportional clawback of funds if your company voluntarily relocates from the County, downsizes its original office space, or subleases the office space to a third party prior to the conclusion of the 36-month minimum commitment period and report the employment status of your company on a yearly basis until such 36-month commitment period comes to an end. This application will serve as the grant agreement between you, “the applicant,” and the County.

Title/ Position at Company