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Housing & Real Estate

FY28 CDBG Grant Program to Launch August 24

Montgomery County's FY2028 Community Development Block Grant program opens August 24, 2026, for qualified nonprofits.

OGM· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Launching Soon! – August 18, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

FY27 School-Based Food Assistance Grant Renewal Closes August 19

Eligible organizations with a current FY26 SBFA award can submit renewal applications through August 19, 2026.

OGM· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Launching Soon! – August 18, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

FY27 Healthy Communities Fund Open, $1.6M Available

Montgomery County's AAPI-focused Healthy Communities Fund grant program is open through September 1, 2026, with $1.6M available.

OGM· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Launching Soon! – August 18, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities N…”
Aug 18
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Office Hosts Monthly Online Open House Aug. 18

Montgomery County's Office of Procurement holds a general Q&A session via Zoom on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - Wed. Aug. 18”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

County TV Episode Covers Housing and Older Adults

August episode of the county's aging-focused TV program features Dr. Linna Zhu of the Urban Institute discussing housing for older adults.

DHHS· Aug 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Commission on Aging Seeks Applicants and Releases Report on Social Connection”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

CoA Report Names Social Isolation a Senior Public Health Crisis

A new Commission on Aging report calls social connection a public health priority for Montgomery County's older adults, citing health risks of isolation.

DHHS· Aug 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Commission on Aging Seeks Applicants and Releases Report on Social Connection”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

Commission on Aging Seeks Applicants by August 26

County Executive Marc Elrich is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Commission on Aging through Aug. 26, 2026.

DHHS· Aug 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Commission on Aging Seeks Applicants and Releases Report on Social Connection”
Aug 18
Health & Human Services

International Overdose Awareness Day Memorial Ceremony, Aug. 29

Montgomery County hosts an Overdose Awareness Day memorial ceremony and resource fair at Memorial Plaza in Rockville on Aug. 29, 9–11 am.

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

Updated Healthcare for Uninsured Brochures Now in 7 Languages

DHHS released updated healthcare resource brochures for uninsured residents covering Montgomery Cares, Care for Kids, and the Montgomery Perinatal Program.

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 7 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

Virtual Webinar on 988 Crisis Line Clinical Integration, Oct. 15

A virtual webinar Oct. 15 for healthcare and behavioral health professionals covers integrating the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline into clinical practice.

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

Medicaid Symposium Addresses Federal Policy Changes, Aug. 21

A free community symposium at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Rockville on Aug. 21 will cover anticipated federal Medicaid eligibility and work requirement changes.

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

Welcome Back Center Honors 15 Graduates, 14 Now RNs

LHI celebrated 15 Welcome Back Center participants at Silver Spring Civic Center, including 14 new registered nurses and one new LGPC counselor.

DHHS· Aug 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections • August 17”
Aug 17
Elections

Charter Budget Amendment Petition Falls Short of Signatures

MoCo Board of Elections found only 9,698 of 14,074 submitted signatures valid — short of the 10,000 needed for the 2026 ballot.

Board of Elections· Aug 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS PETITION UPDATE”
Aug 17
Health & Human Services

County Awards $750K to Six Food as Medicine Partnerships

Montgomery County's OFSR and OGM awarded $750,000 to six healthcare-food partnerships serving residents with diet-related health conditions.

OFSR· Aug 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $750,000 to Strengthen Six Food as Medicine Partnership…”
Aug 17
Transportation

Purple Line Work Detours Ride On Routes 12, 13, 19 in Silver Spring

Ride On bus routes 12, 13, and 19 are detoured indefinitely from Wayne Ave. and Manchester Rd. due to Purple Line construction.

MCDOT· Aug 17, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Detours Due to Purple Line Construction at Wayne Avenue and Manchester Road in S…”
Aug 17
Environment

Luedtke, Katz Host Shady Grove Solid Waste Town Hall Sept. 2

Councilmembers Luedtke and Katz will hold a Sept. 2 town hall on impacts of the county's proposed shift to long-haul landfilling.

Luedtke· Aug 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Councilmembers to Host Town Hall on Impacts of Solid Waste Changes”
Aug 17
Transportation

Ride On Route 38 Stop Relocated at Holiday Park Senior Center

Bus stop #23284 at Holiday Park Senior Center moved to Ferrara Drive entrance sidewalk; change lasts ~2 months for window replacement.

MCDOT· Aug 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Stop Relocation at Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring to …”
Aug 17
Education

ECE 0% Interest Loans Up to $300K Open Oct. 1

Montgomery County ECE Facility Loan Program opens 0% interest loans up to $300,000 for center-based child care programs starting October 1.

MCCCSS· Aug 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ECE Facility Loan Program Reopens — New Funding Cycle Begins September 1”
Aug 16
Education

ECE Forgivable Loan Program Opens Applications Sept. 1

Montgomery County's ECE Facility Loan Program opens Letters of Intent Sept. 1 for forgivable loans up to $74,000 for child care providers.

MCCCSS· Aug 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ECE Facility Loan Program Reopens — New Funding Cycle Begins September 1”
Aug 16
Parks & Recreation

Moonlight Movies at the Mansion Screens Zootopia 2, Sept. 18

Moonlight Movies at the Mansion will screen Zootopia 2 on September 18, 2026.

DHHS· Aug 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: August 2026 Vol. II”
Aug 15
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