Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-owned businesses in FY25, up 10% from the prior year.
Montgomery County DEP issued a local small business solicitation for property maintenance and mowing at two closed landfills; bids due Jan. 15, 2026.
Free weekly Memory Café featuring art and music launches every Wednesday at 11 AM at The Kensington Bethesda in Bethesda.
Certified Montgomery County volunteers offer free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions for businesses, organizations, and community groups.
Gilchrist Center provides resources on immigration detention, deportation preparation, standby guardianship, and emergency public benefits access.
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service provides free home safety inspections and a downloadable emergency 'File of Life' document for seniors.
'Powerful Tools for Caregivers' runs Tuesdays Jan. 20–Feb. 24, 10 AM–noon, teaching stress management and self-care skills.
Montgomery County Recreation offers a new weekly dance program for adults 55+ at Silver Spring, Long Branch, and Margaret Schweinhaut senior centers.
Holy Cross Health offers five free virtual evidence-based workshops on diabetes, caregiving, chronic pain, cancer, and general wellness.
Free event at Poolesville Methodist Church connects seniors and caregivers with county services and up to 140 hours of respite care.
MCPD Officer Laurie Reyes presents on wandering prevention, ID bracelets, and emergency protocols for caregivers via Zoom.
Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to subsidize on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents; info available by phone weekdays.
Montgomery County Child Care Support Services offers a bilingual virtual session on potty training for families on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.
Councilmember Sayles completed a week-long DHHS tour as new HHS Committee chair, citing rising premiums and federal job losses as coverage threats.
Montgomery County Early Childhood Services plans to fold Community-Based Head Start and the Working Parents Assistance Program into a unified system in 2026.
CAO Rich Madaleno and MCPD Asst. Chief McBain to discuss holiday safety and the new bag law at Dec. 30 media briefing.
Governments, nonprofits, and academic institutions may submit pre-proposals by February 12 for Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grants; webinar January 7.
Maryland's new Community Business Compass portal helps businesses, nonprofits, and individuals find government grants, loans, and tax credits, starting with child care and fresh food.
The Montgomery County Council created an Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants via Resolution 20-780 in April 2025.
Amendments and increased payments to FY26 Community Food Assistance Grant Agreements are being processed and distributed before Christmas 2025.