Congressional appropriators reached a bipartisan deal to fund ENERGY STAR at $33 million for FY2026 with its first dedicated budget line item.
Montgomery County building owners must submit calendar year 2025 energy benchmarking reports by June 1, 2026 via the county portal.
Early-bird pricing for the April 28–29 Montgomery County Energy Summit at Silver Spring Civic Building closes January 27.
Monique Sanfuenes of Suburban Hospital joins Jan. 14 briefing to discuss the Community Health Improvement Plan.
The Trust Act, aimed at protecting immigrant communities, was introduced at the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Jan. 14 at 2:30 p.m., focusing on the Trust Act and immigrant community protections.
US Dept. of Labor's YouthBuild program offers up to $2M for nonprofits and governments supporting low-income youth in construction trades; due March 2, 2026.
Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grant program seeks pre-proposals from governments, nonprofits, and academia by February 12, 2026.
US EPA's Environmental Education Grant Program offers up to $250,000 for locally focused environmental education projects; applications due March 3, 2026.
US DOJ Office for Victims of Crime opened six FY25 grant programs targeting human trafficking prevention and victim services; deadlines Feb. 24–Mar. 11, 2026.
IMF's Investing in our Communities Grant offers up to $25,000 to Greater Washington Region 501(c)(3) nonprofits; deadline January 31, 2026.
The County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants will hold a final meeting to review draft recommendations; date TBD.
FY26 HEECAP Homes and Food as Medicine grant programs, totaling at least $750K, expected to launch in February 2026.
County's Place-Based Management, Emerging Business District, Local Food Aggregation, and Underserved Communities grant programs expected to open by end of January.
County's $750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program extended its priority deadline to Jan. 14, 2026 for nonprofits facing adverse federal actions.
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.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a store-wide sales promotion throughout January 2026.
Councilmember Sayles mourns the passing of Ambassador Curtis A. Ward, a Jamaican diplomat and Caribbean American advocate in Montgomery County.
Family Support Network hosts free webinar on inclusion in childcare and pre-K settings for MCITP families, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.
Montgomery County's My Green Montgomery site lists green-sector job openings updated weekly for residents seeking clean-economy work.