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Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Priority Results Issued

OGM has transmitted notification letters to priority-deadline applicants; some late applications remain under review.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Finance

FY27 Capital Grants Program Applications Under Delayed Review

Applications closed July 7; Euna platform system issues delayed reviews but have since been resolved.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program Still Open

$1.5M program funds nonprofits offsetting cancelled or delayed federal funding; next rolling deadline was March 6, 2026.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Finance

DPS Raises Permitting and Licensing Fees 15 Percent

DPS implemented a 15% fee increase across permitting and licensing categories — the first adjustment in seven years.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Finance

County Wage Requirements Rate Set at $18.55/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.55/hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Procurement· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Aug 7
Finance

CUPF Opens FY27 Facility Fee Assistance Applications

Eligible community orgs can apply for up to $2,000 to offset rental costs at MCPS and county facilities.

CUPF· Aug 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CUPF Community Update”
Aug 4
Finance

Maryland Tax-Free Week Runs August 9–15

Qualifying apparel and footwear priced $100 or less per item are exempt from Maryland sales tax August 9–15, 2026.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
Finance

SDAT Adds Spanish-Language Property Tax Credit Applications

Maryland SDAT now offers Spanish-language applications for Homeowners', Homestead, and Renters' Property Tax Credits; deadline October 1, 2026.

DHHS· Jul 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Services and Old Brighten Prospects for the Future”
Jul 31
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Set at $18.55 for 2026–27

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rises to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Procurement· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 31
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Under Review After July 7 Close

The FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Program closed July 7, 2026; applications are currently under OGM review.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program Launching Soon

A $1.5M OGM grant program to help nonprofits offset cancelled federal funds is expected to launch in late July 2026.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Finance

FY27 Legacy Grant Renewals: Final Office Hour July 29

Nonprofits with FY26 Legacy Renewal multi-year awards can attend a final OGM office hour on July 29 to support their renewal applications.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Finance

Hearing Sept. 15: Capital Budget Amendment for Olney Community Building and Police Station

A proposed FY27-32 CIP amendment would modify funding for the Olney Community Building and Olney Satellite Police Station capital projects.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 24
Finance

Hearing Sept. 15: Expanded Retirement Death Benefits for Groups E and J

Expedited Bill 32-26 would expand service-connected death benefits to spouses, partners, and children of Group E and J retirement members.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 24
Finance

Council Hearing July 28: $12M State Health Grant Appropriation

Public hearing on a $12M special appropriation to DHHS from Maryland's Community Health Resources Commission, funded by state grant.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 24
Finance

County Wage Requirements Rate Set at $18.55/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.55 per hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Office of Procurement· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 24
Finance

County Explains Property Tax Bills, Lists Relief Credits

Council President Fani-González addresses homeowner questions about 2026 property tax bills and available credits after ITOC elimination.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2026· 7 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “An update on data centers, property tax questions, and more | Español abajo”
Jul 23
Finance

Joint Committee Reviews $420M VIVA White Oak Bond Bill

GO and ECON committees meet July 23 to review Expedited Bill 31-26 authorizing up to $420M in special obligation bonds for VIVA White Oak Development District.

MCCouncil· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 23, 2026”
Jul 22
Finance

Bill 32-26E Expands Survivor Benefits to Sheriff, Corrections Staff

Legislation would extend line-of-duty death survivor benefits to Sheriff's Office and Dept. of Correction and Rehabilitation employees.

Luedtke· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Legislative Latest...”
Jul 22
Finance

Elrich to React to Ballot Measure Capping County Budget Growth

County Executive Elrich will address a new effort to place an inflation-capped spending limit measure on the ballot at his July 22 briefing.

Elrich· Jul 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 22
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