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Public Safety

Montgomery County Trust Act Signed Into Law

The Trust Act, setting limits on local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, has been signed into law in Montgomery County.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Meetings & Hearings

Airpark Town Hall Set for March 24 on Noise, Safety

The Airpark Community Advisory Committee hosts a March 24 town hall on noise, safety, and operations at Montgomery County Airpark.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

Johnson's Local Park Gets New Historic Signboards, Restoration Planned

Emory Grove community celebrated new signboards at Johnson's Local Park; plans underway for lighted baseball field and gathering space.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Local Economy

Federal NIH Research Grant Cuts Alarm Montgomery County Officials

County Executive Elrich flagged troubling federal budget guidance reducing National Institutes of Health research grants.

Elrich· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 4
Public Safety

County Moves to Block ICE Detention Facilities in Montgomery

County Executive Elrich discussed efforts to prevent ICE detention facilities from being opened in Montgomery County.

Elrich· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 4
Public Safety

MCPD Boosts Patrols at Religious Sites Amid Mideast Tensions

Montgomery County police are increasing patrols of religious facilities and gatherings following war activities in the Middle East.

Elrich· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 4
Meetings & Hearings

Council Grants Advisory Workgroup Formed Under Resolution 20-780

The Montgomery County Council created an Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants via Resolution 20-780 on April 22, 2025.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Public Services

OGM Now Verifying Grantee Charity Registration with Maryland Secretary of State

Montgomery County's OGM is now checking applicants' Maryland Secretary of State charity registration status; non-compliant orgs face disqualification.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Environment

County Launching Home Electrification Pilot Grants in Mid-March

FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant Program for income-eligible households covering weatherization, electrification, and climate resilience expected mid-March.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Local Economy

FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Stage Two Launch Expected Soon

Stage Two of the FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant, awarding $550K for a local food aggregation facility, expected in early March 2026.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Environment

County to Launch $100K Community Gardening Grant in Mid-March

Montgomery County's FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program, offering $100K, expected to launch mid-March 2026.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Rolling Deadline March 6

Next rolling deadline for the $1.5M FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant is March 6, 2026 at 5 PM EST.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Health & Human Services

FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Opens, $750K Available

$750,000 in Food as Medicine grants open through March 20 for healthcare-led programs serving food-insecure county households.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Closes March 11

Montgomery County's $750,000 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program closes March 11, 2026 at 5 PM EST.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Aquatic Egg Hunts Planned at Olney and Silver Spring in Late March

MoCoRec hosts Aquatic Egg Hunts at Olney Swim Center March 28 and Silver Spring Aquatic Center March 29, with disability-accessible sessions.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Meetings & Hearings

Sports Advisory Committee Meets March 19 in Wheaton

MoCoRec's Sports Advisory Committee meets March 19, 6–8 p.m. at 2425 Reedie Drive, 10th Floor, Wheaton.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Meetings & Hearings

Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meets March 9 in Wheaton

The Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board meets March 9, 6:30–8 p.m. at 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Spring and Summer MoCoRec Program Registration Now Open

Spring program registration is underway at MoCoRec; summer camp registration also open, with key dates through winter 2026.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Water Safety Poster Contest Deadline March 15 for K-12 Students

MoCoRec's Water Safety Poster Contest for grades K-12 closes March 15; top prizes include annual pool passes.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
Parks & Recreation

Prom Couture Closet Collecting Dress and Suit Donations in March

MoCoRec accepts prom dress and suit donations at three centers through March 21; giveaway event is April 4 at Praisner CRC.

MCRecreation· Mar 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Spring Starts with MoCoRec Programs Activities and More!”
Mar 3
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