County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González thanked MD delegation for delaying federal grant rule changes affecting hundreds of millions in County funding.
U.S. House approved a bipartisan delay Sept. 1 blocking OMB from finalizing federal grant rule revisions through Dec. 11, 2026.
Nonprofits and Maryland municipalities may apply for grants to fund energy efficiency upgrades and solar for low-to-moderate income residents.
Nonprofits and public institutions may apply for up to $50,000 to support K-12 girls in STEM; letters of interest due September 17.
Montgomery County switches from PNC Bank to JPMorgan Chase Bank; new PO Box addresses take effect July 1, 2026.
Montgomery County's OEMHS released a $1.2M security grant program for nonprofits at high risk of hate crimes; up to $15,000 per facility.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.55 per hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Montgomery County seeks nonprofit applications for FY28 CDBG Public Service Grants; up to $45K per project, deadline Sept. 18, 2026.
OGM has transmitted notification letters for priority-deadline FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant applicants and is developing award recommendations.
OGM reviewing FY27 Community and Legacy (Bridge) Grant renewal applications closed August 7; Maryland SOS compliance required for awards.
Review of FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grant applications delayed after technical problems with the Euna platform required repairs.
Montgomery County seeks nonprofit applicants for $660,000 in federal CDBG Public Service Grant funding; deadline is Sept. 18, 2026.
Licensed child care providers in Montgomery County can apply for FY27 EquiCare: Subsidy Seats grants covering infant/toddler care slots.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.55 per hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
OGM has sent Notification Letters to all FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant priority applicants; full award recommendations are in development.
FY27 Community Grant and Legacy (Bridge) Grant renewal reviews are underway after deadlines closed August 7–10, 2026.
Review of FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grant applications is delayed after technical issues with the Euna platform required repairs.
CAA's VITA team highlights two IRS tax tips on fake charities and Identity Protection PINs for all U.S. taxpayers.
CAA's VITA program offers free tax filing assistance for prior, current, and amended returns through Oct. 28, 2026.
Clothing and footwear under $100 and first $40 of backpacks are tax-exempt during Maryland Tax-Free Week, Aug. 9–15.