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Finance

County Executive Proposes $6.6B Six-Year Capital Budget

The recommended FY27–32 CIP totals $6.6B, a 10.6% increase, prioritizing schools, transit, public safety, and community facilities.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Finance

Bill 1-26 Drops Minimum Wage Impact Report Requirement

Bill 1-26 would eliminate a staff reporting requirement tied to Montgomery County's 2017 minimum wage increase; hearing set Feb. 24.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Finance

$750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grants Open, Rolling Deadline Feb. 11

County's $750K grant program funds nonprofit strategic planning for service consolidation amid federal funding disruptions; next deadline February 11.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Finance

$1.5M Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grants Accept Rolling Applications

County's $1.5M grant program helps nonprofits offset cancelled or delayed federal funds; next rolling deadline February 6, 2026 at 5 PM.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Finance

FY26 Place-Based Management Grants Open Through March 2

County accepting applications for place-based commercial corridor grants, with $50K added for Damascus Main Street Area; deadline March 2, 2026.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Finance

Council Holds Public Hearing on FY27 Spending Affordability Guidelines

Montgomery County Council hears public testimony Jan. 27 on the Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
Finance

County Minimum Wage Requirement Now $18.15/Hour

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

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grants Open, $750K Pot

Montgomery County's $750,000 FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program is open; next rolling deadline is January 28, 2026 at 5 PM.

OGM· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Rolls On, $1.5M Available

Montgomery County's $1.5M FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program accepts rolling applications; next deadline is January 23, 2026.

OGM· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Finance

$50K Added to FY26 Damascus Place-Based Management Grants

An extra $50,000 targeting Damascus Main Street Area has been added to the FY26 Place-Based Management Grant Program, with apps due March 2.

OGM· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY2027 Capital Budget Spending Guidelines

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee meets Jan. 22 to review spending affordability guidelines for the FY27 capital budget and FY27-32 CIP.

MCCouncil· Jan 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 22, 2026”
Jan 21
Finance

Bill to Remove OLO Minimum Wage Report Requirement Introduced

Bill 1-26 would eliminate the annual OLO report on county minimum wage impacts, citing discontinued federal data sources.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Da…”
Jan 19
Finance

County Minimum Wage for Contracts Rises to $18.15/Hour

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

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
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 spending — up 10% from FY24.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Finance

Council Holds Four FY27 Capital Budget Hearings Feb. 9–10

Council takes public testimony on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program across four sessions Feb. 9–10.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Finance

Bill 28-24 Would Revamp County Employee Retirement Plan Administration

Proposed Bill 28-24 would alter powers and duties governing administration of Montgomery County employee retirement plans and retiree health trust.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Finance

Council Hears FY27 Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines Jan. 27

Council holds public hearing Jan. 27 on resolution to approve Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Finance

Elrich Transmits FY2027-2032 Capital Budget to Council

County Executive Elrich sent his recommended capital budget and CIP for FY2027-2032 to the County Council on Jan. 15.

Fani-González· Jan 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani‑González’s Statement on Montgomery County's C…”
Jan 15
Finance

Elrich Presents FY27 Capital Budget, Six-Year CIP

County Executive Marc Elrich presented his recommended FY2027 Capital Budget and FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program on Jan. 15.

PIO· Jan 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “*TODAY* Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Present His Recommended Fisca…”
Jan 15
Finance

County Opens $400K FY26 Place-Based Management Grant Program

Montgomery County seeks applicants for $400K in commercial corridor revitalization grants; deadline March 2, 2026.

OGM· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Now Open! - January 14, 2026 MCG Grant Opportu…”
Jan 14
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