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Environment

DEP Hosts 11th Annual GreenFest at BlackRock Center April 25

Montgomery County's largest annual environmental festival runs 11 a.m.–4 p.m. April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown; free admission.

DEP· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Earth Month with the 11th Annual GreenFest Celebrat…”
Apr 23
Parks & Recreation

First Taste of Burtonsville Food Event Saturday

Inaugural Taste of Burtonsville runs April 25, 11 am–2 pm at Marilyn J Praisner Community Recreation Center; 8 restaurants participating.

Mink· Apr 23, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “First ever "Taste of Burtonsville" event!”
Apr 23
Parks & Recreation

County Hosts 5th Annual AAPI Heritage Month Celebration May 3

Free family event at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown runs 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on May 3, 2026.

OCP· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Host 5th Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritag…”
Apr 23
Education

IECMH Consultation Application Deadline Extended to April 30

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services extended the IECMH Consultation application deadline to April 30, 2026 for new applicants only.

DHHS· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Great News: IECMH Application Deadline Extended to April 30!”
Apr 23
Public Services

Montgomery County Launches New County Website

Montgomery County has launched a new official website, to be discussed by County Executive Elrich at his April 22 media briefing.

Elrich· Apr 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 1:30 p.m…”
Apr 22
Public Safety

MCPD Makes Arrests Tied to Dangerous Car Rallies

Montgomery County Police made arrests connected to recent dangerous car rallies, County Executive Elrich to discuss at April 22 briefing.

Elrich· Apr 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 1:30 p.m…”
Apr 22
Finance

Elrich Opposes FY27 Budget Counterproposal by Council President

County Executive Elrich pushes back on Fani-González's FY27 budget proposal, defending Working Families Income Supplement and Earned Income Tax Credit.

Elrich· Apr 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 1:30 p.m…”
Apr 22
Education

Virtual Session Prepares Children for New Learning Environments

Early Childhood Services hosts a "Ready Set Grow!" virtual session on preparing children for new learning environments on June 24.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: The Family Learning Series/ Serie de aprendizaje en familia”
Apr 21
Education

Co-Parenting Virtual Workshop Scheduled for May 27

Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual session on positive co-parenting strategies for children's success on May 27, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: The Family Learning Series/ Serie de aprendizaje en familia”
Apr 21
Education

MCFIC Virtual Session on Picky Eaters, May 6

Early Childhood Services holds a virtual family learning session on picky eaters for parents and caregivers on May 6 at 7 p.m.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: The Family Learning Series/ Serie de aprendizaje en familia”
Apr 21
Education

MCFIC Webinar: Preschool Readiness for Your Child

Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual session on preschool readiness for parents and caregivers on April 22 at 7 p.m.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: The Family Learning Series/ Serie de aprendizaje en familia”
Apr 21
Other

ABS April 2026 Store Promotions and Sales

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running in-store promotions and sale pricing throughout April 2026.

ABS· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Apr 21
Meetings & Hearings

County Grants Advisory Workgroup Final Report Now Available

The Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants completed its final report; the County Council GO Committee reviewed it March 19.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Finance

NFR and Strategic Planning Grant Notifications Expected by April 24

OGM expects to send award notifications for FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience and Strategic Planning grants by Friday, April 24, 2026.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

FY26 Youth Substance Prevention Grant of Up to $150K Coming Late April

HHS will soon launch a grant of $100K–$150K for a nonprofit to deliver evidence-based substance prevention curriculum for grades 4–6.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant of $100K Expected to Launch in April

HHS plans to launch a $100K FY26 grant program targeting fentanyl use, overdose, and death reduction in Montgomery County.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Education

FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant Offers $2M for Infant-Toddler Care

DHHS Early Childhood Services is offering $2.07M in FY27 EquiCare grants to licensed child care providers for infant and toddler seats; closes April 24.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

FY27 Lighthouse Grant Offers $3.99M for Immigrant Services Network

HHS and OGM seek a lead organization to receive nearly $4M to coordinate immigrant services across Montgomery County; applications due May 13.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

FY26 Community Gardening Grant Offers $100K, Closes May 6

OFSR and OGM's FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant offers $100K for food gardening initiatives addressing food insecurity.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 1 Open Through May 5

Montgomery County's FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 1 is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits for capital projects serving county residents.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
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