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FY27 County Operating Budget Passes in Split Council Vote

The Montgomery County Council approved the FY27 Operating Budget in a split vote after months of contentious negotiations.

Evans· Jun 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “A Year on the Council”
Jun 30
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 July 1

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Jun 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jun 18
Finance

County Council Approves $14M for Food Systems Office in FY27 Budget

The Montgomery County Council approved nearly $14 million in operating funds for OFSR in the $7.9B FY27 budget passed May 15.

OFSR· Jun 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 17
Finance

FY26 HEECAP Homes and FY27 EquiCare Grants Finalized

OGM has approved results and sent award letters for the FY26 HEECAP Homes and FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats grant programs.

OGM· Jun 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Winding Down and FY27 Starting Up - June 16, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Jun 16
Finance

FY27 Light House and FY26 Gardening Grants Reach Final Results

OGM has finalized results for the FY27 Light House and FY26 Resident and Community Gardening grant programs; notification letters are being sent.

OGM· Jun 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Winding Down and FY27 Starting Up - June 16, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Jun 16
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 2 Open Through July 7

Montgomery County's FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 2 NOFO is open for 501(c)(3) nonprofits through July 7, 2026 at 5 PM.

OGM· Jun 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Winding Down and FY27 Starting Up - June 16, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Jun 16
Finance

FY27 Light House Grant Program Notifications Being Sent to Applicants

Final results for the FY27 Light House Grant Program have been reached; OGM is transmitting notification letters to all applicants.

OGM· Jun 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Winding Down and FY27 Starting Up - June 16, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Jun 16
Finance

FY27 Community Grant and Legacy Renewals Launching Mid-June 2026

OGM expects to launch FY27 Community Grant and Legacy Grant renewal opportunities in mid-June 2026 for current multi-year awardees.

OGM· Jun 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Winding Down and FY27 Starting Up - June 16, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Jun 16
Finance

Council Extends Deadline for Retirement Board Trustee Applicants

Deadline to apply for Council-recommended seat on two County retirement investment boards extended to June 22 at 5 p.m.

MCCouncil· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Seeks Applicants for Representative on the Board of In…”
Jun 15
Finance

DPS Permitting Fees Rise 15% Starting July 1

Montgomery County's Department of Permitting Services will raise all permitting and licensing fees by 15% on July 1, the first increase in seven years.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Finance

Infrastructure Funding Workgroup Holds June Listening Sessions

Montgomery County's Infrastructure Funding Workgroup is hosting community listening sessions in June to gather input on funding a $14B, 20-year infrastructure need.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 July 1

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jun 5
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage Two Opens

Montgomery County OGM accepting applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits for capital project grants; ~$2M available, deadline July 7.

OGM· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants (CSCG) Stage Two - Program Now Open! - June 4, …”
Jun 4
Finance

Council Rejects Property Tax Hike, Reforms Income Tax

Council unanimously rejected a 6%+ property tax increase and reshaped income taxes, with 95% of wage earners getting a cut under the FY27 budget.

Fani-González· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “My Statement on Misleading Information Regarding the Council’s FY27 Budget Decis…”
Jun 3
Finance

Fani-González Defends FY27 Budget, Rejects Tax Hike Claims

Council President says 95% of wage earners get income tax cut under FY27 budget; property tax increase was unanimously rejected.

Fani-González· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González’s Statement on Misleading Information Regarding …”
Jun 3
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience and Strategic Planning Grants: Priority Deadline Results Out

OGM has approved results and notified priority-deadline applicants for FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience and Strategic Planning grant programs.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Finance

FY27 Community Grant and Legacy Renewals Expected to Launch Late May

OGM anticipates launching FY27 Community Grant and Legacy Grant renewal opportunities in late May 2026, contingent on County Council budget approval.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Finance

FY26 Community Projects Fund Admin Grant Program Launching Soon

A $1.5M grant program to fund administration of Montgomery County's Community Project Fund pool is anticipated to launch in early May 2026.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 2 NOFO Released

Montgomery County OGM releases Stage 2 NOFO for FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants targeting 501(c)(3) nonprofits with capital projects.

OGM· Jun 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 CSCG Stage Two NOFO Released! - June 1, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsle…”
Jun 1
Finance

Council Approves $7.9 Billion FY2027 County Budget

The Montgomery County Council approved a $7.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 budget amid rising costs and growing demand for essential services.

Sayles· May 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Hard Choices for a Healthier Future”
May 29
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