Maryland Code, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6-303
(b) The purposes of the Program are:
(1) in priority funding areas or eligible opportunity zones, to:
(i) help develop, redevelop, or expand small businesses and microenterprises;
(ii) stimulate investment by the private sector;
(iii) invest in revitalization projects for small businesses and microenterprises; and
(iv) stimulate political subdivisions to participate in developing and expanding small businesses and microenterprises; and
(2) in food deserts or parts of priority funding areas or eligible opportunity zones that serve food deserts, to help create and retain small businesses and other food-related enterprises that provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods to residents in the food desert.
(c) The Program includes:
(1) the Business Development Program; and
(2) the Capital Access Program.