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Congress Fully Funds ENERGY STAR at $33M for FY2026

Congress mandated at least $33 million for the ENERGY STAR program through September 30, 2026, in the FY2026 appropriations bill.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Finance

Public Hearings Set on FY27 Capital Budget and Six-Year CIP

Council holds hybrid public hearings at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY2027–2032 CIP.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Finance

Council Reviews FY27 Spending Affordability Guidelines Feb. 10

Council must adopt FY27 Operating Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines by Feb. 10; committee recommends a $6.7B+ aggregate ceiling.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Finance

FY2027 Capital Budget Public Hearings Conclude Feb. 10

Public hearings on the FY2027 Capital Budget and FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program conclude Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Feb 9
Finance

$750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Next Deadline Feb. 11

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program next rolling deadline is Feb. 11, 2026; funds capacity building amid federal cuts.

OGM· Feb 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2 New Grant Programs & Nonprofit Accelerator Seeking Applicants! - February …”
Feb 6
Finance

$1.5M Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Rolling Deadline Friday

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program next rolling deadline is Feb. 6, 2026; offsets cancelled or delayed federal funds.

OGM· Feb 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2 New Grant Programs & Nonprofit Accelerator Seeking Applicants! - February …”
Feb 6
Finance

County Opens $550K Local Food Aggregation Grant, Stage One

FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program Stage One launched Feb. 3 with a Feb. 20 deadline for $550K in year-one funding.

OGM· Feb 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2 New Grant Programs & Nonprofit Accelerator Seeking Applicants! - February …”
Feb 6
Finance

Council Holds Public Hearings on FY2027 Capital Budget and CIP

Council holds hybrid public hearings on the FY2027 Capital Budget and FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program on Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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

Council Hearing on $3M DHHS and Tech Budget Supplement

A $3M supplemental appropriation to FY26 budget would fund DHHS and the Community Connect Portal's continued development.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24, 2026”
Feb 6
Finance

County Council Holds Bond Limits, Complicating Capital Budget

County Council voted Tuesday to keep general obligation bond limits at their current ceiling, which Elrich says will delay capital improvement projects.

Elrich· Feb 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 4
Finance

FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Program Stage One Opens

Montgomery County seeks food aggregation/distribution companies to operate a facility serving wholesale markets; up to $500K/year available.

OGM· Feb 2, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Program Grant Program -Stage One - Now Open!”
Feb 2
Finance

Council to Vote on FY27-32 Capital Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines

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.

MCCouncil· Feb 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 3 to Commemorate Black History Month, Re…”
Feb 2
Finance

County Grants Open to Nonprofits Facing Federal Funding Cuts

Montgomery County Office of Grants Management has grant programs open to nonprofits hit by federal cuts and organizations supporting commercial corridor revitalization.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Finance

Public Hearings Set for FY27 Capital Budget and CIP

The County Council will hold public hearings Feb. 9–10 on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 CIP transmitted by County Executive Elrich.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Finance

County Executive Proposes $6.6B Six-Year Capital Budget

The recommended FY27–32 CIP totals $6.6B, a 10.6% increase, prioritizing schools, transit, public safety, and community facilities.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Finance

Bill 1-26 Drops Minimum Wage Impact Report Requirement

Bill 1-26 would eliminate a staff reporting requirement tied to Montgomery County's 2017 minimum wage increase; hearing set Feb. 24.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
Finance

$750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grants Open, Rolling Deadline Feb. 11

County's $750K grant program funds nonprofit strategic planning for service consolidation amid federal funding disruptions; next deadline February 11.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Finance

$1.5M Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grants Accept Rolling Applications

County's $1.5M grant program helps nonprofits offset cancelled or delayed federal funds; next rolling deadline February 6, 2026 at 5 PM.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Finance

FY26 Place-Based Management Grants Open Through March 2

County accepting applications for place-based commercial corridor grants, with $50K added for Damascus Main Street Area; deadline March 2, 2026.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Finance

Council Holds Public Hearing on FY27 Spending Affordability Guidelines

Montgomery County Council hears public testimony Jan. 27 on the Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget.

MCCouncil· Jan 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings…”
Jan 26
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