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Health & Human Services

USDA Offers Up to $7.5M for Emergency Food Cold Chain Storage

A nonprofit may apply for up to $7.5M in USDA cold chain subaward program grants supporting food banks and low-income nutrition assistance; due Oct. 1, 2026.

OGM· Sep 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MoCo Congressional Delegation Stands Up for our Communities and Three New Grant …”
Sep 4
Health & Human Services

Reinvestment Fund Food Access Grants Up to $3M Due Sept. 18

Nonprofits, for-profits, and academic institutions may apply for up to $3M in food retail and supply chain grants; deadline Sept. 18, 2026.

OGM· Sep 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MoCo Congressional Delegation Stands Up for our Communities and Three New Grant …”
Sep 4
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Awards Delayed by Funding Issue

FY26 Fentanyl Use and Overdose Reduction Grant applications are under review, but awards may shift to FY27 funds due to a funding uncertainty.

OGM· Sep 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MoCo Congressional Delegation Stands Up for our Communities and Three New Grant …”
Sep 4
Health & Human Services

FY27 Healthy Communities Fund Applications Under Administrative Review

Applications for the FY27 Healthy Communities Fund closed Sept. 1; OGM conducting administrative review with SME scoring expected to begin Sept. 3.

OGM· Sep 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MoCo Congressional Delegation Stands Up for our Communities and Three New Grant …”
Sep 4
Health & Human Services

Free Self-Care Workshop for Parents Sept. 16

Early Childhood Services hosts 'Exhale! Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers' on September 16, 2026, as part of its Family Learning Series.

MCFIC· Sep 3, 2026· 7 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link- Sept./ Enlace de Aprendizaje- Sept.”
Sep 3
Health & Human Services

FIC Early Childhood Program Runs September–October 2026

The Family Involvement Center offers free play-based sessions for children birth–5, Monday–Thursday, 9:30 am–1:00 pm through Oct. 1.

MCFIC· Sep 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link- Sept./ Enlace de Aprendizaje- Sept.”
Sep 3
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds September Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based sessions for children birth–5; orientations run weekly in English and Spanish.

MCFIC· Sep 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in September!/ ¡Acompáñanos en Septiembre!”
Sep 3
Health & Human Services

Commission on Aging Report Flags Social Isolation Risk for Seniors

Montgomery County's 2026 Commission on Aging report identifies social isolation as a public health concern and sets four priorities for older adults.

Commission on Aging· Sep 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Commission on Aging Report Highlights Social Connections as Key to Healthy Aging”
Sep 3
Health & Human Services

County Hosts 50+ Active Aging Week Events Oct. 5–11

Montgomery County will offer 50+ programs for adults 55+ during Active Aging Week, Oct. 5–11, 2026.

PIO· Sep 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Celebrate Active Aging Week with More Than 50 Events for Ol…”
Sep 2
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Scheduled September 2026

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds free virtual orientations in English and Spanish throughout September for families of children birth–5.

MCFIC· Sep 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in September!/ ¡Acompáñanos en Septiembre!”
Sep 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Offers Free Play-Based Program for Children 0–5

MCITP's Family Involvement Center provides free play-based sessions for children birth to age 5; orientation required.

MCFSN· Sep 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. I”
Sep 1
Health & Human Services

MCITP Workshop: Preparing for Age-3 Transition in Early Intervention

Sept. 24 virtual session helps ITP families navigate the transition from early intervention at age three.

MCFSN· Sep 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. I”
Sep 1
Health & Human Services

MCITP Family Session: Understanding the IFSP Plan

Free virtual session on Sept. 10 explains the Individualized Family Service Plan for early intervention families.

MCFSN· Sep 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: September 2026 Vol. I”
Sep 1
Health & Human Services

Maryland Records 50 Heat Deaths in 2026, Surpassing 2012 Record

Maryland Department of Health data shows 50 heat-related fatalities since May 2026, with 43 deaths in July alone.

mc_climate· Sep 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Climate Emergency Preparedness”
Sep 1
Health & Human Services

Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Symposium Sept. 17

Maryland Clean Energy Center hosts a full-day symposium on environmental justice and health disparities on September 17.

mc_climate· Sep 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Climate Emergency Preparedness”
Sep 1
Health & Human Services

SHIP Hosts Free Medicare Seminars at Two County Libraries

Montgomery County SHIP presents free, no-registration Medicare seminars at Twinbrook Library Sept. 9 and Long Branch Library Sept. 23, 2026.

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Educational Events Support Healthy Living and Career Advancement”
Aug 31
Health & Human Services

Washington Metro Oasis Offers Free Fall Programs in Bethesda

Washington Metro Oasis in Bethesda hosts free events in Sept.–Dec. 2026 including caregiver support, fall prevention, and meditation sessions.

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Educational Events Support Healthy Living and Career Advancement”
Aug 31
Health & Human Services

Age-Friendly Ecosystem Summit Runs Four Thursdays in October

Free two-hour online summit sessions on aging, caregiving, brain health, and housing run each Thursday in October 2026, 1–3 pm.

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Educational Events Support Healthy Living and Career Advancement”
Aug 31
Health & Human Services

Active Aging Week Signature Event Set for October 5

Free "Go, Grow and Get Active" signature event with wellness programs and health fair at North Potomac Recreation Center on Oct. 5, 2026.

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Educational Events Support Healthy Living and Career Advancement”
Aug 31
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Hosts In-Person and Virtual Programs in September

Alzheimer's Association schedules Bingo at Damascus Senior Center Sept. 10 and three virtual educational webinars throughout September 2026.

DHHS· Aug 31, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “September 2026 Caregiver newsletter”
Aug 31
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