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NFR and Strategic Planning Grant Notifications Expected by April 24

OGM expects to send award notifications for FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience and Strategic Planning grants by Friday, April 24, 2026.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 1 Open Through May 5

Montgomery County's FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 1 is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits for capital projects serving county residents.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Finance

TE/GO Committee Reviews $19.3M Green Bank Budget

Joint committee will review the Green Bank's FY27 operating budget of $19.3M, a $2.5M increase over FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Council Briefed on FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

Council receives macro affordability briefing on the FY27-32 CIP, with a current GO bond gap of $417.6 million over six years.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Public Hearing Scheduled on Income Tax Rate Increase

County Executive proposes raising the county income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% of Maryland taxable income, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Public Hearing Set on Property Tax Rate Hike

County Executive proposes raising real property tax rate from $0.6742 to $0.7372 per $100 of assessed value starting July 1, 2026.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Elrich Pushes Back on Fani-González Budget Proposal

County Executive Elrich says Council President's budget plan would raise property taxes for most homeowners and cut aid to low-income workers.

Elrich· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on County Council President Natali F…”
Apr 17
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 July 1, 2026

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 17
Finance

Uniform 2% Wage Adjustment Proposed for All County Agency Employees

A flat 2% general wage adjustment for employees across Montgomery County government, MCPS, Montgomery College, and M-NCPPC is proposed for FY27.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Finance

Progressive Income Tax Proposed for Montgomery County Residents

New tiered county income tax rates of 2.5%–3.3% based on Maryland AGI would give 96% of households a tax cut.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Finance

Fani-González Proposes Eliminating 6.3-Cent Property Tax Hike

Council President proposes scrapping the recommended property tax increase in the FY27 budget while slowing overall spending growth.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Finance

Council Hearing: $275K North Bethesda Metro Entrance Funding

Public hearing April 28 on a $275,000 supplemental appropriation for the North Bethesda Metro Station Northern Entrance capital project.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 28 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 17
Finance

Budget Proposal Sets 2% Wage Adjustment for All County Employees

Fani-González's FY2027 budget plan calls for a uniform 2% general wage adjustment for employees across all county agencies.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González Proposes New Approach to the Fiscal Year …”
Apr 17
Finance

Fani-González Proposes FY2027 Budget With Progressive Income Tax

Council President proposes eliminating 6.3-cent property tax hike, shifting to progressive income tax rates of 2.5%–3.3% for FY2027.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González Proposes New Approach to the Fiscal Year …”
Apr 17
Finance

TE Committee Reviews $1.2B WSSC Water and Fleet FY27 Budgets

TE Committee meets April 16 at 1:30 p.m. to review FY27 budgets for WSSC Water ($1.2B), Utilities ($43M), Fleet ($114.4M), and Parking Lot Districts ($31M).

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Finance

Leases NDA Budget Up 33.7% for MCPS Bus Depot Relocation

County Executive recommends $22.8M FY27 Leases NDA, up $5.7M, largely due to MCPS bus depot move to Gude Drive and Old Dover Road.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for County Operations

GO Committee meets April 16 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for leases, intergovernmental relations, OMB, OIG, OLO, and County Council offices.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Finance

County Council Operating Budget Hearings Draw 200-Plus Residents

More than 200 residents testified over five County Council operating budget public hearings last week; committee review continues.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Finance

Council Passes Bill Streamlining Farm Building Permits

New legislation co-led by Luedtke exempts agricultural structures from full commercial building permitting, aligning county building and zoning codes.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Finance

FY27 Cost-Sharing Capital Grants Open for Nonprofits; Deadline May 5

Montgomery County has opened Stage One applications for its FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grant Program for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
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