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County Executive to Transmit FY27 Operating Budget Friday

The County Executive will transmit his recommended FY27 Operating Budget to the Council this Friday, March 13.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Finance

County Offers $550K Grant for Regional Food Aggregation Facility

Montgomery County released a Notice of Funding Opportunity offering $550,000 for a single awardee to establish a regional food aggregation and distribution facility.

Friedson· Mar 10, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Andrew Friedson Announces Montgomery County to be First Jurisdicti…”
Mar 10
Finance

County Executive to Transmit FY Budget by March 13

The County Executive will submit his operating budget by March 13, opening the Council's review and amendment process ahead of a May approval vote.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Finance

Council to Vote on $12M MCPS Employee Benefits Shortfall Fix

A $12M supplemental appropriation would shore up MCPS's Employee Benefit Plan amid rising enrollment and claims expenses.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Finance

Montgomery College FY27-32 CIP: $445M Exec Recommendation Reviewed

EC Committee reviews $445.3M County Executive-recommended capital plan for Montgomery College, $54M below the college's own $499M request.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on March 9, 2026”
Mar 6
Finance

County Contractor Minimum Wage Rising to $18.55 July 2026

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

Procurement· Mar 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 6
Finance

Maryland EITC Worth Up to $4,000 Requires Tax Filing to Claim

Marylanders who qualify for the state Earned Income Tax Credit must file a tax return to receive up to $4,000.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Finance

County Outlines Six Steps to Apply for Montgomery Grants

The Office of Grant Management has published a six-step guide for organizations seeking county grant funding.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 2 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Finance

Maryland MHHD FY27 Health Grants Due March 11

Maryland's Office of Minority Health is accepting applications for two FY27 grant programs through March 11, 2026 at 5 p.m.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Finance

ECON Committee Eyes $50M Institute for Health Computing

ECON Committee reviews FY27-32 Economic Development CIP featuring a $50M Institute for Health Computing near North Bethesda Metro.

MCCouncil· Mar 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 5, 2026”
Mar 4
Finance

Wild Geese Foundation Accepting Grassroots Climate Grants Through May 1

The Wild Geese Foundation is offering grants of $2,500–$30,000 to small nonprofits for youth, reproductive justice, or climate justice work.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Finance

Frankenthaler Climate Initiative Grants Due March 27

The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit arts institutions for sustainability initiatives through March 27, 2026.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Finance

County Launches $550K Local Food Aggregation Grant for Small Farms

Montgomery County's new $550,000 Local Food Aggregation Grant aims to help small farms supply schools, hospitals, and senior centers.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Rolling Deadline March 6

Next rolling deadline for the $1.5M FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant is March 6, 2026 at 5 PM EST.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Closes March 11

Montgomery County's $750,000 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program closes March 11, 2026 at 5 PM EST.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Finance

VITA Programs Complete 2,397 Returns, $7.7M Tax Impact

Montgomery County's Community Action Agency VITA program filed 2,397 free tax returns last year, generating $7.7 million in refunds and credits.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

Free Tax Filing Super VITA Day Set for March 14 in Gaithersburg

Walk-in free tax return preparation for households earning $69K or less at Bohrer Park Activity Center on March 14, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Applications Now Open

OFSR is accepting FY26 Food as Medicine Grant applications from healthcare organizations connecting children with food insecurity to nutritious food and education.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Stage Two Opens in March

OFSR's multi-year Food Aggregation Grant Program Stage Two opens on an invitation-only basis in early March 2026 after Stage One closed Feb. 20.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Finance

County Sets Record $274M Awarded to MFD Businesses in FY25

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible spend — up 10% from FY24.

Procurement· Feb 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 27
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