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Finance

Council to Vote on $12M MCPS Employee Benefits Shortfall Fix

A $12M supplemental appropriation would shore up MCPS's Employee Benefit Plan amid rising enrollment and claims expenses.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Finance

Montgomery College FY27-32 CIP: $445M Exec Recommendation Reviewed

EC Committee reviews $445.3M County Executive-recommended capital plan for Montgomery College, $54M below the college's own $499M request.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Finance

County Contractor Minimum Wage Rising to $18.55 July 2026

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

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Finance

Maryland EITC Worth Up to $4,000 Requires Tax Filing to Claim

Marylanders who qualify for the state Earned Income Tax Credit must file a tax return to receive up to $4,000.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Finance

County Outlines Six Steps to Apply for Montgomery Grants

The Office of Grant Management has published a six-step guide for organizations seeking county grant funding.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Finance

Maryland MHHD FY27 Health Grants Due March 11

Maryland's Office of Minority Health is accepting applications for two FY27 grant programs through March 11, 2026 at 5 p.m.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Finance

ECON Committee Eyes $50M Institute for Health Computing

ECON Committee reviews FY27-32 Economic Development CIP featuring a $50M Institute for Health Computing near North Bethesda Metro.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Finance

Wild Geese Foundation Accepting Grassroots Climate Grants Through May 1

The Wild Geese Foundation is offering grants of $2,500–$30,000 to small nonprofits for youth, reproductive justice, or climate justice work.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Finance

Frankenthaler Climate Initiative Grants Due March 27

The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit arts institutions for sustainability initiatives through March 27, 2026.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Finance

County Launches $550K Local Food Aggregation Grant for Small Farms

Montgomery County's new $550,000 Local Food Aggregation Grant aims to help small farms supply schools, hospitals, and senior centers.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Rolling Deadline March 6

Next rolling deadline for the $1.5M FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant is March 6, 2026 at 5 PM EST.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Closes March 11

Montgomery County's $750,000 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program closes March 11, 2026 at 5 PM EST.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Finance

VITA Programs Complete 2,397 Returns, $7.7M Tax Impact

Montgomery County's Community Action Agency VITA program filed 2,397 free tax returns last year, generating $7.7 million in refunds and credits.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

Free Tax Filing Super VITA Day Set for March 14 in Gaithersburg

Walk-in free tax return preparation for households earning $69K or less at Bohrer Park Activity Center on March 14, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Applications Now Open

OFSR is accepting FY26 Food as Medicine Grant applications from healthcare organizations connecting children with food insecurity to nutritious food and education.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Stage Two Opens in March

OFSR's multi-year Food Aggregation Grant Program Stage Two opens on an invitation-only basis in early March 2026 after Stage One closed Feb. 20.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

County Sets Record $274M Awarded to MFD Businesses in FY25

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible spend — up 10% from FY24.

Procurement· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 27
Finance

County Executive Budget Recommendation Scheduled for March 13 Review

The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to begin reviewing the County Executive's Recommended FY Budget on March 13, 2026.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Finance

VITA Free Tax Prep Program Opens for Households Under $70K

Montgomery County's VITA partnership with the Community Action Agency offers free tax preparation for households earning under $70,000, with a focus on EITC access.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Finance

County Holds Public Hearings on $6.6B Capital Budget

Montgomery County held four public hearings on its $6.6 billion capital budget covering schools, roads, transit, parks, and more.

Glass· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 26, 2026”
Feb 26
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