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DHHS to Launch FY27 EquiCare Childcare Subsidy Grant in February

DHHS to open grants for licensed childcare providers covering quality infant and toddler care for families ineligible for existing public programs.

DHHS· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Education

EC Committee Reviews $2.14B MCPS Capital Budget for FY27-32

The Education and Culture Committee meets Jan. 30 to review the County Executive's $2.14B MCPS capital budget, $652M below the school board's $2.79B request.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Education

EC Committee Reviews $445M Montgomery College Capital Budget

The Education and Culture Committee meets Jan. 30 to review the FY27-32 capital budget for Montgomery College, totaling $445.3M as recommended by the County Executive.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Education

Gilchrist Center In-Person Conversation Classes Canceled Jan. 27

In-person conversation classes at the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center are canceled Jan. 27 due to hazardous weather; online classes proceed as normal.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “In-person Conversation Classes are Canceled today”
Jan 27
Education

Free Tax Seminar for Family Child Care Providers Jan. 31

Montgomery County CCSS hosts a free half-day tax seminar in Silver Spring covering deductions and tax scenarios for family child care businesses.

MCCCSS· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Reminder: FREE Tax Seminar This Saturday, Jan. 31 – MUST Register”
Jan 27
Education

MCPS Closed Tuesday Jan. 27 Due to Winter Storm

Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, due to the ongoing winter storm.

Jawando· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Winter Storm Update”
Jan 27
Education

MCPS Closed Jan. 27; Recreation Programs Canceled

Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed Jan. 27; all scheduled Recreation programs, classes, and activities are also canceled.

PIO· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Tuesday, Jan. 27, with Optional Libera…”
Jan 26
Education

MCPS Closed Monday and Tuesday Due to Storm, Planning Day

Montgomery County Public Schools closed Jan. 26 for a staff planning day and Jan. 27 due to winter weather; before/after-care also closed both days.

mcg-pio· Jan 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “ El gobierno del Condado de Montgomery permanecerá cerrado el lunes 26 de enero”
Jan 25
Education

MCPS Activities Canceled Sunday; Schools Closed Monday

MCPS cancels Sunday activities due to snow; schools closed Monday Jan. 26 for previously scheduled grading day.

MCDOT· Jan 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #1: County Declares Snow Emergency”
Jan 24
Education

MCPS Students Can Apply for MCPSEF Scholarships and Awards

MCPS students pursuing post-secondary education or training are encouraged to apply for MCPSEF scholarships and awards.

CFW· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Education

Maryland Grants Support Federal Workers Becoming Teachers

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to help displaced federal employees pursue teaching careers via the ACET program.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Education

EC Committee Reviews $499M Montgomery College Capital Budget

The EC Committee reviews Montgomery College's $499M FY27-32 CIP request, including Germantown building renovations and new security systems.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Jan. 26, 2026”
Jan 23
Education

EC Committee Reviews $2.79B MCPS Capital Budget

The Education and Culture Committee reviews the FY27-32 CIP for MCPS; the Board of Education requests $2.79B vs. the County Executive's $2.14B recommendation.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Jan. 26, 2026”
Jan 23
Education

CCSS Offers Individualization Tips for Child Care Providers

Montgomery County's Child Care Support Services shares strategies for tailoring classroom learning to each child's needs.

MCCCSS· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “CCSS Quality Enhancement - Individualization Strategies to Support Each Child’s …”
Jan 23
Education

MSDE Accepting Applications for Pre-K Expansion Grant

Maryland State Department of Education opens Pre-K Expansion Grant applications for licensed child care providers rated Maryland EXCELS 3+.

DHHS· Jan 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNER AT MSDE”
Jan 22
Education

County to Open FY27 Infant-Toddler EquiCare Childcare Subsidy Grants

DHHS plans to launch the FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant Program in February 2026 for licensed childcare providers serving infants and toddlers.

DHHS· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Education

National History Day 2026 Registration Opens February 9

Middle and high school students can register Feb. 9–13 for the 2026 Montgomery County National History Day competition at Sligo Middle School on March 7.

Luedtke· Jan 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Making Real Progress on Climate”
Jan 21
Education

MCFIC Hosts 'Potty Training 101' Virtual Workshop Tonight

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center's Early Childhood Services Family Learning Series holds a bilingual Potty Training 101 session Jan. 20.

MCFIC· Jan 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us today for Potty Training 101/ ¡ Únase a nosotros hoy para Entrenami…”
Jan 20
Education

Blair G. Ewing Center Student Art Show Opens in Bethesda

Student and alumni artwork from MCPS's Blair G. Ewing Center is on display at Gallery B in Bethesda from Jan. 16 through Feb. 1, noon–5 p.m.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Education

Maryland Grants Support New Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to help displaced or retiring federal employees and other degree holders become certified teachers.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
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