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Finance

$1.5M Community Projects Fund Administration Grant Coming Soon

County to launch $1.5M grant to competitively select a nonprofit administrator for the Community Project Fund.

OGM· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR NOW OPEN! - MAY 8, 2026 MCG GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER”
May 8
Health & Human Services

FY27 Lighthouse Grant Seeks Lead Immigrant Services Organization

DHHS solicits applications for $3.99M Lighthouse Grant to lead coordinated immigrant services network. Deadline May 13.

OGM· May 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR NOW OPEN! - MAY 8, 2026 MCG GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER”
May 8
Health & Human Services

County Launches $100K Fentanyl Reduction Grant Program

DHHS opens FY26 FUODR grant with $100K in opioid abatement funds; two $50K awards expected. Deadline June 3, 2026.

OGM· May 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR NOW OPEN! - MAY 8, 2026 MCG GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER”
May 8
Housing & Real Estate

Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs Seeks Applicants

Montgomery County has an open vacancy on the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs; application deadline is June 8, 2026.

Montgomery County· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - May 8, 2026”
May 8
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Program Opens, $100K Available

Montgomery County opens $100,000 in FY26 grants to nonprofits targeting fentanyl use, overdoses, and deaths; deadline is June 3, 2026.

DHHS· May 8, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR Grant Program Now Open! - May 8, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunities Special…”
May 8
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Gov. Moore announced grants for the ACET program, helping displaced federal workers and degree holders become certified teachers.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers 5,000+ Free Online Job Training Courses

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp program gives county residents free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online career training courses.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online hub offers laid-off federal workers guidance on unemployment, job search, and legal resources.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Parks & Recreation

Cabin John Movies on the Green: Finding Dory May 8

Cabin John Village hosts free outdoor screening of Finding Dory on May 8; family fun starts at 6:30 p.m.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Elections

County Executive Candidate Forum Set for May 20 in Silver Spring

East County Citizens Coalition hosts a free, no-RSVP forum for all Montgomery County Executive candidates on May 20.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Elections

2026 Primary Voter Registration Deadline Is June 2

Montgomery County residents must register by June 2 at 5 p.m. to vote in the 2026 gubernatorial primaries.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Health & Human Services

CFW Separation and Divorce Law Class June 3

Free 90-minute seminar with family law attorneys covers Maryland divorce process; last spring session before September.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Health & Human Services

CFW Financial Health Seminar Series Starts May 12

Free Tuesday-night Zoom seminars on financial planning, retirement, federal service exit, and divorce run May 12–June 2.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Parks & Recreation

Free Women's Self-Defense Classes Begin May 11

CFW offers free two-hour introductory self-defense sessions at two rec centers in May; open to women 13+.

CFW· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Mother's Day!”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

#WeAreWheaton Community Engagement Campaign Launched

Montgomery Planning has launched the #WeAreWheaton campaign to gather resident stories and feedback about daily life and the future of Wheaton.

Montgomery Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “Planning Board approves Wheaton Plan boundary and approach/La Junta de Planifica…”
May 8
Housing & Real Estate

Planning Board Approves Wheaton Plan Boundary, Scope of Work

The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the boundary and Scope of Work for the Wheaton Plan: A Georgia Avenue Community Plan on May 7.

Montgomery Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “Planning Board approves Wheaton Plan boundary and approach/La Junta de Planifica…”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Proposed Data Center Permit Moratorium

Expedited Bill 19-26 would temporarily halt the county's issuance of building permits for new data centers.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Small Business Innovation Grant Sunset Repeal

Bill 22-26 would permanently remove the sunset date on the county's SBIR/STTR matching grant program.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Employee Retirement System Amendments Bill

Bill 21-26 proposes changes to retirement groups, contribution rates, COLA, GRIP enrollment, and credited service for ECC employees.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Fire Volunteer Benefits Expansion Bill

Bill 20-26 would expand eligibility and increase length-of-service benefits for local fire and rescue department volunteers.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
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