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Health & Human Services

MCITP Seeks Family Input for New Strategic Plan

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program asks families to complete an anonymous survey by Aug. 15 to shape its next strategic plan.

DHHS· Aug 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP Families: We Want to Hear From You!”
Aug 8
Education

Gilchrist Center Fall 2026 Computer Class Registration Opens Aug. 18

Registration for Fall 2026 Computer classes at the Gilchrist Center opens Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Gilchrist Center· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “Save the Date: English and Computer classes registration soon”
Aug 7
Education

Gilchrist Center Fall 2026 ESOL Class Registration Opens Aug. 13

Registration for Fall 2026 English (ESOL) classes at the Gilchrist Center opens Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Gilchrist Center· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “Save the Date: English and Computer classes registration soon”
Aug 7
Meetings & Hearings

County Grants Advisory Workgroup Final Report Released

The Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants completed its final report; Council GO Committee held a hearing March 19, 2026.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Priority Results Issued

OGM has transmitted notification letters to priority-deadline applicants; some late applications remain under review.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Awards Delayed to FY27 Funds

Applications closed June 3; a funding issue means awards will be issued using FY27 resources instead of FY26.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Finance

FY27 Capital Grants Program Applications Under Delayed Review

Applications closed July 7; Euna platform system issues delayed reviews but have since been resolved.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Housing & Real Estate

County to Launch $20K Fair Housing Testing Grant in August

CDBG-funded grant will support nonprofits identifying housing discrimination through testing; launch anticipated August 2026.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program Still Open

$1.5M program funds nonprofits offsetting cancelled or delayed federal funding; next rolling deadline was March 6, 2026.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Local Economy

Maryland Service Corps Seeks Montgomery County Host Site Partners

Maryland's DSCI program connects 18–24-year-olds with organizations for 9-month workforce service; applications accepted on a rolling basis.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
Education

CCSS 2026 Fall Conference on Arts in Early Childhood

Child Care Support Services hosts a daylong fall conference Oct. 10 at Silver Spring Civic Building; early bird tickets ($35) open Aug. 17.

DHHS· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎨 Early Bird Registration Opens Soon! | CCSS 2026 Conference”
Aug 7
Environment

DPS to Mark Septic Smart Week With New Podcast, Resources

DPS is preparing a podcast episode and educational content ahead of EPA's Septic Smart Week, with nearly 20,000 county septic systems.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Local Economy

DPS Hiring Permit Technicians and Inspectors

Montgomery County DPS is recruiting permit technicians and inspectors; openings are listed on the county's online job board.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Public Services

DPS Offices Close Sept. 7 for Labor Day

DPS offices at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day; online permitting remains available.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Public Services

DPS Outreach Events Scheduled in Wheaton, Bethesda, Silver Spring

DPS staff will hold public outreach sessions at three locations in August 2026, covering permitting questions and resources.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Finance

DPS Raises Permitting and Licensing Fees 15 Percent

DPS implemented a 15% fee increase across permitting and licensing categories — the first adjustment in seven years.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Housing & Real Estate

County Council Extends Data Center Permitting Pause to 18 Months

The Montgomery County Council voted to extend its data center permitting moratorium to 18 months; DPS will not process new applications.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Meetings & Hearings

Permitting Advisory Committee Meets Virtually Oct. 15

The DPS Permitting Services Advisory Committee will meet virtually at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Meetings & Hearings

Sign Review Board Meets Virtually Sept. 9

The Montgomery County Sign Review Board will hold a virtual meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 to review sign variance applications.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
Public Services

DPS Streamlines Mobile Crane Right-of-Way Permit Process

DPS announced a new six-step online permitting process for mobile crane operations, issued only to crane companies.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
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