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GO Committee to Review Retirement Trust Fund Governance Report

The GO Committee meets Jan. 15 to review OLO Report 2025-14 on governance of County retirement and retiree health benefit trust funds.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 15, 2026”
Jan 14
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $199.5M BRT Revenue Bond Resolution

The GO Committee meets Jan. 15 to review a resolution authorizing up to $199.5M in revenue bonds for Bus Rapid Transit construction.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 15, 2026”
Jan 14
Finance

ENERGY STAR Funded at $33M in FY2026 Federal Deal

Congressional appropriators reached a bipartisan deal to fund ENERGY STAR at $33 million for FY2026 with its first dedicated budget line item.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Early bird Energy Summit registration, Portfolio Manager updates, and more”
Jan 14
Finance

IMF Investing in Communities Grant Open to DC-Area Nonprofits Through Jan. 31

IMF's Investing in our Communities Grant offers up to $25,000 to Greater Washington Region 501(c)(3) nonprofits; deadline January 31, 2026.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Finance

Two More County Grant Programs Coming in February 2026

FY26 HEECAP Homes and Food as Medicine grant programs, totaling at least $750K, expected to launch in February 2026.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Finance

Four County Grant Programs Launching in Late January 2026

County's Place-Based Management, Emerging Business District, Local Food Aggregation, and Underserved Communities grant programs expected to open by end of January.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Priority Deadline Extended to Jan. 14

County's $750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program extended its priority deadline to Jan. 14, 2026 for nonprofits facing adverse federal actions.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Rolling Deadline Jan. 23

County's $1.5M NFR Grant Program remains open for 501(c)(3) nonprofits offsetting cancelled or delayed federal funds; next deadline Jan. 23, 2026.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Finance

Council Introduces FY27 Operating Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines

Council introduces resolution setting FY27 budget ceilings for property tax revenue and aggregate spending; public hearing set for Jan. 27.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Finance

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
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