A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Howard County, Maryland. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Howard County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.
Clarksville Maryland Chamber of Commerce Columbia MD 5560 Sterrett Place 21044 410-730-4111
Howard County: Chamber of Commerce Columbia MD 5560 Sterrett Place 21044 410-730-4111
A Social Security Office is a local branch of the federal Social Security Administration in Howard County, Maryland. Social Security provides services for eligible people, including retirement benefits, and it also provides government grants. Social Security's research and demonstration grants fund innovative research that help manage and administer Howard County Social Security programs. Service grants support beneficiaries return to work and access rehabilitation services. Local Howard County offices can help with grant applications. Social Security Offices provide more information about their government grants on their websites.
Columbia Social Security Office Columbia MD 8865 Stanford Boulevard 21045
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Howard County, Maryland. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers Howard County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Howard County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Howard County Housing Authority Columbia MD 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Ste 300 21046 410-313-6318
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Howard County, Maryland. The federal VA, as well as local Howard County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Howard County VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ellicott City MD 4225 V F West Lane 21043 410-465-4240