Key Takeaways:

Maryland awarded $500,000 to 40 businesses near Purple Line construction.

Businesses received $5,000 to $40,000 each to offset revenue loss and disruption.

The state will award $4 million over four years with three grant rounds annually.

The Purple Line is reportedly 80% complete, with service expected to start in winter 2027.

The Maryland Department of Transportation has awarded a total of $500,000 in a second round of grants for businesses located along the Purple Line to help offset lost revenue, disrupted operations and other potential harm from construction of the light rail project.

About 40 businesses received grants of between $5,000 and $40,000, though more than 350 businesses applied, according to the department.

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