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County Seeks Youth Media Services via LSBRP RFP

RFP #1176186 for Youth Media Services includes a pre-submission conference on March 4, 2026 via virtual Teams meeting.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Local Economy

Maryland Waives 6% Sales Tax on Energy Star Appliances This Weekend

Maryland's Shop Maryland Energy Weekend tax holiday runs Feb. 14–16, waiving the 6% sales tax on qualifying Energy Star-certified appliances.

mc_energy· Feb 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “💡😍 Watt's Love Got to Do with Energy Savings? 💡😍”
Feb 13
Local Economy

DPS 'Recipe for Success' Program Wins 2025 NACo Achievement Award

DPS's 'Recipe for Success' restaurant permitting guide earned a 2025 National Association of Counties Achievement Award.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Local Economy

County Launches $1.6M Farm-to-Institution Food Aggregation Grant

Montgomery County's FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Program offers up to $1.6M over four years to connect local farms with institutional buyers.

OFSR· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery lanza un nuevo programa de subvenciones para conectar a…”
Feb 11
Local Economy

County Launches $1.6M Farm-to-Institution Food Aggregation Grant

Montgomery County's FY26 Food Aggregation Grant offers up to $1.6M over four years to connect local farms with schools, hospitals, and senior centers.

OFSR· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches New Grant Program to Connect Local Farms with Institu…”
Feb 11
Local Economy

MCEDC Awards Learning Undefeated $250K+ in STEM Grants Since 2021

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation has granted Learning Undefeated more than $250,000 through its High-Impact Grants program since 2021.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities for Students”
Feb 11
Local Economy

Green Career Conference Hosted by County Green Bank February 19

Montgomery County Green Bank hosts a green career exploration and tech resources conference on Feb. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Local Economy

Bill to Ease Farm Permitting Rules Introduced by Three Councilmembers

Bill 7-26 would align agricultural building code exemptions with zoning code, reducing permitting burdens for farm operators.

Luedtke· Feb 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Council President Fani-González, Council Vice President Balcombe and Councilmemb…”
Feb 10
Local Economy

County Seeks Local Firms for Youth Media Services Contract

Montgomery County issued an LSBRP solicitation for youth video content services; proposals due March 30, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Office of Procurement· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Youth Media Services”
Feb 9
Local Economy

Nonprofit Montgomery Tools to Thrive Expo Set for March 2

Nonprofit Montgomery's annual Tools to Thrive Expo runs 9 AM–2 PM on March 2, 2026, with workshops, an exhibit fair, and luncheon.

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

Black Collective Nonprofit Accelerator Runs Feb. 18–March 25

Scale + Sustain 6-week hybrid accelerator for small Montgomery County nonprofits under $250K revenue runs Feb. 18–March 25, 2026.

OGM· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “2 New Grant Programs & Nonprofit Accelerator Seeking Applicants! - February …”
Feb 6
Local Economy

Place-Based Management Grant Adds $50K for Damascus Main Street

FY26 Place-Based Management Grants Program added $50K for Damascus Main Street Area; applications due March 2, 2026.

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

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Launches for Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp program offers Montgomery County residents free 24/7 access to 5,000+ online job training courses.

WorkSource Montgomery· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online hub helps federal employees and contractors navigate unemployment, job searches, and legal resources.

WorkSource Montgomery· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Local Economy

County Opens First Federal Worker Career Center in Wheaton

Montgomery County's Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton offers job placement, coaching, and financial counseling.

WorkSource Montgomery· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Local Economy

East County Healthcare Jobs Fair Set for February 11

A healthcare-focused jobs fair runs February 11 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the East County Regional Services Center in Silver Spring.

Mink· Feb 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “February Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Feb 4
Local Economy

ABS February 2026 Sale Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sale promotion throughout February 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Feb 3
Local Economy

MoCoRec Hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors

Montgomery County Recreation is recruiting lifeguards and swim instructors for its aquatics team; applications open online.

MCRecreation· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “February Fitness, Fun and Friends with MoCoRec”
Feb 3
Local Economy

County Opens $300K FY26 Emerging Business Improvement District Grants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for EBID grants of $100K–$300K to support new business district nonprofits through March 2.

OGM· Feb 2, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Emerging Business Improvement District (EBID) Grant Program Now Open! - Feb…”
Feb 2
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for COB Auditorium AV Upgrade

Montgomery County seeks local small businesses to install video recording, streaming, and broadcasting systems in the Council Office Building Auditorium.

Office of Procurement· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Council Office Building Auditorium”
Feb 2
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