Council expected to retain existing spending affordability guidelines for the FY2027-32 Capital Improvements Program, capping G.O. bond issuances at up to $390M by FY32.
Montgomery County Office of Grants Management has grant programs open to nonprofits hit by federal cuts and organizations supporting commercial corridor revitalization.
The County Council will hold public hearings Feb. 9–10 on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 CIP transmitted by County Executive Elrich.
The recommended FY27–32 CIP totals $6.6B, a 10.6% increase, prioritizing schools, transit, public safety, and community facilities.
Bill 1-26 would eliminate a staff reporting requirement tied to Montgomery County's 2017 minimum wage increase; hearing set Feb. 24.
County's $750K grant program funds nonprofit strategic planning for service consolidation amid federal funding disruptions; next deadline February 11.
County's $1.5M grant program helps nonprofits offset cancelled or delayed federal funds; next rolling deadline February 6, 2026 at 5 PM.
County accepting applications for place-based commercial corridor grants, with $50K added for Damascus Main Street Area; deadline March 2, 2026.
Montgomery County Council hears public testimony Jan. 27 on the Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.
Montgomery County's $750,000 FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program is open; next rolling deadline is January 28, 2026 at 5 PM.
Montgomery County's $1.5M FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program accepts rolling applications; next deadline is January 23, 2026.
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.
The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee meets Jan. 22 to review spending affordability guidelines for the FY27 capital budget and FY27-32 CIP.
Bill 1-26 would eliminate the annual OLO report on county minimum wage impacts, citing discontinued federal data sources.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate for county contracts increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.
Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible spending — up 10% from FY24.
Council takes public testimony on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program across four sessions Feb. 9–10.
Proposed Bill 28-24 would alter powers and duties governing administration of Montgomery County employee retirement plans and retiree health trust.
Council holds public hearing Jan. 27 on resolution to approve Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget.