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Finance

County Minimum Wage Requirement Now $18.15/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grants Open, $750K Pot

Montgomery County's $750,000 FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program is open; next rolling deadline is January 28, 2026 at 5 PM.

OGM· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Rolls On, $1.5M Available

Montgomery County's $1.5M FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program accepts rolling applications; next deadline is January 23, 2026.

OGM· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Finance

$50K Added to FY26 Damascus Place-Based Management Grants

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.

OGM· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “$50k for Damascus Added to FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program! - Ja…”
Jan 21
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY2027 Capital Budget Spending Guidelines

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee meets Jan. 22 to review spending affordability guidelines for the FY27 capital budget and FY27-32 CIP.

MCCouncil· Jan 21, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 22, 2026”
Jan 21
Finance

Bill to Remove OLO Minimum Wage Report Requirement Introduced

Bill 1-26 would eliminate the annual OLO report on county minimum wage impacts, citing discontinued federal data sources.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 19, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Da…”
Jan 19
Finance

County Minimum Wage for Contracts Rises to $18.15/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate for county contracts increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
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 spending — up 10% from FY24.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Finance

Council Holds Four FY27 Capital Budget Hearings Feb. 9–10

Council takes public testimony on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program across four sessions Feb. 9–10.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Finance

Bill 28-24 Would Revamp County Employee Retirement Plan Administration

Proposed Bill 28-24 would alter powers and duties governing administration of Montgomery County employee retirement plans and retiree health trust.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Finance

Council Hears FY27 Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines Jan. 27

Council holds public hearing Jan. 27 on resolution to approve Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Finance

Elrich Transmits FY2027-2032 Capital Budget to Council

County Executive Elrich sent his recommended capital budget and CIP for FY2027-2032 to the County Council on Jan. 15.

Fani-González· Jan 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani‑González’s Statement on Montgomery County's C…”
Jan 15
Finance

Elrich Presents FY27 Capital Budget, Six-Year CIP

County Executive Marc Elrich presented his recommended FY2027 Capital Budget and FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program on Jan. 15.

PIO· Jan 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “*TODAY* Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Present His Recommended Fisca…”
Jan 15
Finance

County Opens $400K FY26 Place-Based Management Grant Program

Montgomery County seeks applicants for $400K in commercial corridor revitalization grants; deadline March 2, 2026.

OGM· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Now Open! - January 14, 2026 MCG Grant Opportu…”
Jan 14
Finance

GO Committee to Review Retirement Trust Fund Governance Report

The GO Committee meets Jan. 15 to review OLO Report 2025-14 on governance of County retirement and retiree health benefit trust funds.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 15, 2026”
Jan 14
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $199.5M BRT Revenue Bond Resolution

The GO Committee meets Jan. 15 to review a resolution authorizing up to $199.5M in revenue bonds for Bus Rapid Transit construction.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Jan. 15, 2026”
Jan 14
Finance

ENERGY STAR Funded at $33M in FY2026 Federal Deal

Congressional appropriators reached a bipartisan deal to fund ENERGY STAR at $33 million for FY2026 with its first dedicated budget line item.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Early bird Energy Summit registration, Portfolio Manager updates, and more”
Jan 14
Finance

IMF Investing in Communities Grant Open to DC-Area Nonprofits Through Jan. 31

IMF's Investing in our Communities Grant offers up to $25,000 to Greater Washington Region 501(c)(3) nonprofits; deadline January 31, 2026.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Finance

Two More County Grant Programs Coming in February 2026

FY26 HEECAP Homes and Food as Medicine grant programs, totaling at least $750K, expected to launch in February 2026.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Finance

Four County Grant Programs Launching in Late January 2026

County's Place-Based Management, Emerging Business District, Local Food Aggregation, and Underserved Communities grant programs expected to open by end of January.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
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