Md. Code, Economic Development § 5–311

The purposes of the Fund are to:

(1) expand employment opportunities in the State by providing financial assistance to businesses that are engaged in eligible industry sectors, including financial assistance for:

(i) aquaculture projects;

(ii) arts and entertainment enterprises;

(iii) arts and entertainment projects; and

(iv) creation and expansion of child care facilities;

(2) provide financial assistance for the redevelopment of qualified brownfields sites;

(3) provide financial assistance to local governments and the Corporation for economic development projects; and

(4) provide grants to local economic development funds.