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

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Priority Deadline Extended to Jan. 14

County's $750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program extended its priority deadline to Jan. 14, 2026 for nonprofits facing adverse federal actions.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Rolling Deadline Jan. 23

County's $1.5M NFR Grant Program remains open for 501(c)(3) nonprofits offsetting cancelled or delayed federal funds; next deadline Jan. 23, 2026.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Other

ABS January 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a store-wide sales promotion throughout January 2026.

ABS· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Jan 13
Other

Jamaican Ambassador Curtis Ward Dies at Montgomery County Home

Councilmember Sayles mourns the passing of Ambassador Curtis A. Ward, a Jamaican diplomat and Caribbean American advocate in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Remembering Ambassador Curtis A. Ward: A Legacy of Community Pride”
Jan 13
Education

MCITP Family Session Tackles Childcare Exclusion Jan. 14

Family Support Network hosts free webinar on inclusion in childcare and pre-K settings for MCITP families, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.

DHHS· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Don't Forget to Join Us -Tomorrow at 7:00 pm!”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Green Jobs Page Updated Weekly on My Green Montgomery

Montgomery County's My Green Montgomery site lists green-sector job openings updated weekly for residents seeking clean-economy work.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Environment

ElectrifyMC Program Offers Home Electrification Incentives

Montgomery County's ElectrifyMC program provides financial incentives for replacing fossil-fuel heating, cooling, and kitchen appliances.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Education

County Libraries Lend Thermal Cameras for Home Energy Audits

Montgomery County Public Library branches lend thermal cameras that attach to smartphones to help residents detect home energy loss.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Environment

County Offers Free Refrigerator Thermometers by Mail

Montgomery County DEP is mailing free refrigerator thermometers to residents who email energy@montgomerycountymd.gov.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Environment

Illumination Station Bulb-Swap Events at County Libraries

Montgomery County DEP hosts Illumination Station events at libraries countywide where residents can swap old bulbs for LEDs.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Public Services

BGE Suspends Shutoffs, Late Notices Through Feb. 28

BGE will not issue late payment notices, pursue overdue balances, or shut off power for non-payment through February 28, 2026.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Local Economy

BGE Raises Gas and Electric Distribution Rates Jan. 2026

BGE increased its gas and electric delivery rates effective Jan. 1, 2026, raising the distribution portion of customer bills.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Education

Free Tax Seminar for Family Child Care Providers Jan. 31

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a free half-day tax seminar for family child care businesses in Silver Spring on Jan. 31.

MCCCSS· Jan 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🏦💵Ready for Tax Season? Join Our Free Seminar – Jan. 31”
Jan 13
Elections

Elections Board Defends Voter Rolls Amid RNC Lawsuit

Montgomery County Board of Elections responds to Republican National Committee lawsuit, defending its voter roll maintenance practices.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Statement by the Montgomery County Board of Elections on Maintaining Our Voter R…”
Jan 12
Local Economy

County Seeks LSBRP Vendors for Annual Business Conference

Montgomery County gauging interest from local small businesses to organize an annual business and nonprofit conference, budget up to $50K.

Office of Procurement· Jan 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Potential LSBRP Contracting Opportunity”
Jan 12
Public Safety

Council Hears $2.44M Supplemental Appropriation for Public Safety Operations Center

Council holds public hearing Jan. 13 on a $2.44M FY26 capital budget supplement for the Public Safety Joint Operations Center.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Housing & Real Estate

Council Holds Hearing on Viva White Oak Development District Creation

Council hears public testimony Jan. 13 on a resolution to create the Viva White Oak Development District.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Housing & Real Estate

Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment for Optional Method Overlay Zones

Council holds public hearing Jan. 13 on ZTA 25-14, addressing optional method public benefits in overlay zones.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing Scheduled on Immigrant Protections Bill 35-25

Council holds public hearing Jan. 13 on Bill 35-25, the Promoting Community Trust – Immigrant Protections Act.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
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