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Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Response

Business Impact Survey

The State of Maryland, City of Baltimore, and counties impacted by the Key Bridge collapse are evaluating the impact on the local business community. If your business has been impacted, please complete this survey to help provide a better understanding of the situation, so the state, city and counties can help develop targeted solutions to address the specific, diverse needs of the business community.

Resources for Impacted Businesses

  • Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs)
    • The EIDL program provides up to $2 million in loans to help small businesses of all sizes, including some private, non-profit organizations, to address the temporary loss of revenue due to the bridge collapse.
    • These are low-interest loans that can be used to pay normal operating expenses such as fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that cannot currently be met. Apply for a loan.
      
  • Maryland Department of Commerce’s Port of Baltimore Emergency Assistance Program
    • $15 million is authorized to provide grants of up to $100,000 in flexible operating revenue to support businesses that rely on the use of or access to the Port and whose business operations or shipments are hindered or halted entirely due to the redacted operations of the Port.
    • Recipients must demonstrate economic and financial injury resulting from the disruption to the operations of the Port of Baltimore through 1) reduction in business revenue and activity and/or 2) increased costs to business operations.
    • This program was authorized under Governor Moore’s executive order on Friday, April 5th. The program is now accepting applications; find program information and application details here.
      
  • Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks Program
    • $15 million is authorized for this program to provide grants and low-interest loans for small businesses to support operating expenses.
    • The program authorizes grants of no more than $50,000 and loans of no more than $500,000 for eligible businesses that have a demonstrated loss of revenue or increase in operating costs due to the Key Bridge collapse.
    • This program was authorized under Governor Moore’s executive order on Friday, April 5th. The program is now accepting applications; find program information and application details here.

  • Maryland Department of Labor’s Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program
    • Eligible businesses must have a demonstrated loss of revenue or increase in operating costs due to the Key Bridge collapse and are at risk of layoffs.
    • The last day to apply for the Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program was Friday, May 17, 2024. The program is no longer accepting applications.

  • Baltimore City’s Wage Subsidy Program
    • The Mayor and the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development are launching a Wage Subsidy Program to assist Baltimore City based Port-impacted small businesses in retaining their employees. The City of Baltimore is committing an initial $1 million for this program.
    • Eligible businesses can receive up to $7,500 per worker in subsidy payments, with a maximum of $22,500 or 3 months of assistance per worker. 
    • Apply for wage subsidy

  • Comptroller of Maryland’s Business Tax Payments waiver through May 31st
    • On March 29th, the Comptroller proactively issued a waiver of any late payment or interest on certain business taxes through May 31, 2024. Businesses do not need to apply for this waiver, the waiver is applied automatically.
    • Taxes included under this waiver are:
      • Employer Withholding
      • Sales and Use
      • Tobacco
      • Motor Fuel
      • Admissions and Amusement
      • Tire Fee
      • Bay Restoration Fee
      • Transportation Network Fee
        
  • Comptroller of Maryland’s International Fuel Tax Association (IFTA) Requirements Waiver
    • At the request of the Maryland Motor Truckers Association, the Comptroller is waiving certain IFTA requirements – specifically IFTA licensing and decal requirements for motor carriers hauling freight to and from a seaport through May 31st.
    • This is intended to provide temporary relief for the additional operating costs the trucking industry has faced since the Key Bridge collapse.

  • Maryland Insurance Administration Virtual Disaster Center
    • The Maryland Insurance Administration offers a variety of services and resources to help Maryland consumers and businesses with insurance needs. If you or your business has insurance-related issues or questions regarding losses from the Key Bridge collapse, contact the Maryland Insurance Administration.