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Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Open; $1.5M Available

Montgomery County's FY26 NFR Grant Program offers $1.5M to nonprofits offsetting cancelled or delayed federal funds; priority deadline Dec. 22, 2025.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Deadline Extended to Jan. 14

Montgomery County extended the FY26 NSP Grant priority deadline to Jan. 14, 2026; $750K appropriated by County Council for nonprofit capacity building.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Finance

HERO Act Bill 32-25 Called for Final Reading by Council

Expedited Bill 32-25, the HERO Act on survivor benefits for employees who die in the line of duty, is called for final Council reading.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Finance

Council Committee Updated on County Economic Development Grants

ECON Committee received a briefing on grants to businesses via the Economic Development Fund, J.O.B.S. Initiative, and Small Business Support Services.

Fani-González· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off my presidency by standing up for immigrants | Español abajo”
Dec 10
Finance

Council Approves $7.75M Package for Shutdown, SNAP Relief

Montgomery County Council introduced a $7.75M special appropriation to aid residents and nonprofits hit by the federal shutdown and SNAP changes.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Finance

Infrastructure Funding Workgroup Launches Dedicated Tracking Website

A County Council workgroup studying school and transportation infrastructure funding held its first meeting in July; progress is tracked online.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Finance

Public Hearing July 29 on $6.17M Montgomery Connects Budget Amendment

A July 29 public hearing will address a $6.17M supplemental appropriation for the Montgomery Connects broadband program.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Finance

County to Disburse $1.36M in Small Business Support Grants

ECON committee briefed on County Executive's plan to distribute $1.36M from the Small Business Support Services NDA via grants and events.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Finance

County Council Adopts $7.6B FY26 Operating Budget

Montgomery County Council finalized the $7.6B FY26 Operating Budget and $6B amended FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program on May 22.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Finance

County Council Approves $6.6 Billion FY26 Budget

Montgomery County Council approved a $6.6B budget May 15, balancing needs without raising property or income taxes.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Finance

Council Holds Public Hearing on County Income Tax Rate Increase

On May 13, the Council heard public testimony on a resolution to increase Montgomery County's income tax rate.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Finance

Council Approves Straw Votes on Dozens of FY26 Budget Items

Full Council took unanimous or near-unanimous straw votes on Economic Development and Transportation & Environment budget items.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 6 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Finance

Council to Take Final FY2026 Budget Vote May 22

Montgomery County Council expects to pass the FY2026 Operating Budget on May 22, following deliberations that began May 5.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Finance

County Opens FY2026 Capital Grants for Nonprofits

Montgomery County's Office of Grants Management is accepting FY2026 Cost Sharing Capital Grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Finance

FY2026 Budget Full Council Review Begins May 5

Montgomery County Council tentatively starts full council review of FY2026 operating budget May 5; final action expected late May.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Finance

County Expands Homeowners' Tax Credit Eligibility Under Bill 3-25

Bill 3-25 raises income, net worth, and assessed-value thresholds for the County Supplement to the State Homeowners' Tax Credit.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Finance

Property Tax Credit for Public Safety Workers Expanded, Applications Open

Applications for Bill 15-24, expanding the property tax credit for public safety workers in Montgomery County, are now live.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Finance

Property Tax Credit Applications Open for Disabled Veterans

Applications for Bill 6-24, a property tax credit for disabled veterans in Montgomery County, are now open.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Finance

County Executive Swaps Property Tax Hike for Income Tax Increase

County Executive withdrew a proposed 3.5% property tax increase, replacing it with a local income tax rate hike from 3.2% to 3.3%.

Fani-González· Apr 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward, not backward, on housing”
Apr 29
Finance

County Executive Proposes $7.7B Budget with 3.5% Property Tax Hike

County Executive's FY budget proposal totals $7.7 billion and includes a 3.5% property tax increase and significant fee hikes.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
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