The GO Committee meets Jan. 15 to review OLO Report 2025-14 on governance of County retirement and retiree health benefit trust funds.
The GO Committee meets Jan. 15 to review a resolution authorizing up to $199.5M in revenue bonds for Bus Rapid Transit construction.
Congressional appropriators reached a bipartisan deal to fund ENERGY STAR at $33 million for FY2026 with its first dedicated budget line item.
IMF's Investing in our Communities Grant offers up to $25,000 to Greater Washington Region 501(c)(3) nonprofits; deadline January 31, 2026.
FY26 HEECAP Homes and Food as Medicine grant programs, totaling at least $750K, expected to launch in February 2026.
County's Place-Based Management, Emerging Business District, Local Food Aggregation, and Underserved Communities grant programs expected to open by end of January.
County's $750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program extended its priority deadline to Jan. 14, 2026 for nonprofits facing adverse federal actions.
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.
Council introduces resolution setting FY27 budget ceilings for property tax revenue and aggregate spending; public hearing set for Jan. 27.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.
Maryland nonprofits, schools, and governments can apply for 2–3% interest energy efficiency loans up to $500K through Feb. 27, 2026.
Councilmember Sayles proposes $1M special appropriation to FY2026 budget to stabilize DHHS services disrupted by federal funding cuts.
The Olney Civic Fund is accepting applications for $10,000 in community project grants through January 31, 2026.
Montgomery County secured over $58 million in climate-related grants to fund sustainability and resilience efforts in FY2025.
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.
In April 2025, Councilmember Sayles publicly opposed the County Executive's proposed property tax increase during the FY26 budget process.
Bill 32-25E expands survivor and pension benefits for families of Montgomery County public servants killed in the line of duty.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour effective July 1, 2025.
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.
Emerging Business District, Place-Based Management, Local Food Aggregation, and Underserved Communities grant programs are all anticipated to launch in January 2026.