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County Minimum Wage Rate for Contracts Raised to $18.15/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.

Procurement· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 9
Finance

MEA Offers Low-Interest Energy Efficiency Loans Through February 27

Maryland nonprofits, schools, and governments can apply for 2–3% interest energy efficiency loans up to $500K through Feb. 27, 2026.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Finance

Sayles Proposes $1M Emergency Appropriation for Health Services

Councilmember Sayles proposes $1M special appropriation to FY2026 budget to stabilize DHHS services disrupted by federal funding cuts.

Sayles· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles Announces $1 Million Emergency Funding…”
Jan 8
Finance

Olney Civic Fund Opens $10K Grant Applications, Due Jan. 31

The Olney Civic Fund is accepting applications for $10,000 in community project grants through January 31, 2026.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Finance

County Secures $58M+ in Climate Grants During FY2025

Montgomery County secured over $58 million in climate-related grants to fund sustainability and resilience efforts in FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Finance

County Approved $7.75M Relief Package During 43-Day Federal Shutdown

The Montgomery County Council advanced a $7.75 million Public Service Support Package on Oct. 28 to aid residents and businesses during the federal shutdown.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Finance

Sayles Opposed FY26 Property Tax Increase Proposal

In April 2025, Councilmember Sayles publicly opposed the County Executive's proposed property tax increase during the FY26 budget process.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Finance

HERO Act Expands Benefits for Families of Fallen Public Servants

Bill 32-25E expands survivor and pension benefits for families of Montgomery County public servants killed in the line of duty.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Finance

County Minimum Wage for Contracts Rises to $18.15/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour effective July 1, 2025.

Procurement· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 31
Finance

FY26 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 2 Results Posted

Notification letters sent to all Stage 2 applicants of the FY26 Cost Sharing Capital Grants program; final results posted on the Grant Program Results page.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
Finance

Four County Grant Programs Expected to Launch January 2026

Emerging Business District, Place-Based Management, Local Food Aggregation, and Underserved Communities grant programs are all anticipated to launch in January 2026.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
Finance

$750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Deadline Extended to Jan. 14

Priority deadline for FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program extended to January 14, 2026; $750K available for nonprofits facing federal funding cuts.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
Finance

$1.5M Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grants Open, Jan. 9 Deadline

County opened $1.5M FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program for nonprofits offsetting cancelled or delayed federal funds; second batch due Jan. 9.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
Finance

FY27 CSP Behavioral Health Grant Deadline January 6

Montgomery County's FY27 Coordinated Community Supports Partnership grant applications are due January 6, 2026; CHRC joint applicants must select EBPs.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
Finance

County Minimum Wage Requirement Now $18.15 Per Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rose to $18.15/hour effective July 1, 2025, applying to county contracts.

Office of Procurement· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 23
Finance

MCPS Releases Superintendent's Recommended FY2027 Operating Budget

Montgomery County Public Schools held a public discussion of the superintendent's recommended FY27 Operating Budget on Dec. 17.

MCPS· Dec 22, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #277; December 22, 2025”
Dec 22
Finance

FY26 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Recommendations Sent to CAO

Final award recommendations for FY26 Cost Sharing Capital Grants have been transmitted to the Chief Administrative Officer for decisions after closing Sept. 25.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
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 links
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 links
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 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
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