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Environment

DHCD-Funded HEECAP Homes Grant Offers $500K, Closes April 22

A separate DHCD-funded HEECAP Homes Grant offers up to $500K for 2–3 nonprofit awards to retrofit income-eligible homes.

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

HEECAP Homes Grant Closes April 22 With $1M Available

DEP and OGM's FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant offers up to $1M for nonprofits retrofitting income-eligible homes for energy efficiency and electrification.

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

Living Legends Awards Ceremony Set for June 20 in Germantown

The 11th African American Living Legends Awards presentation takes place June 20 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

PIO· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeks Nominations for 2026 African American Living Legends Awa…”
Apr 21
Parks & Recreation

County Seeks Nominations for African American Living Legends Award

Montgomery County accepting nominations for the 2026 African American Living Legends Award; nominees must be at least 75 years old. Deadline May 20.

PIO· Apr 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeks Nominations for 2026 African American Living Legends Awa…”
Apr 21
Meetings & Hearings

Joint EC-HHS Committee Reviews Early Care and Education FY27 Budget

Joint EC and HHS committees meet April 22 at 1:30 p.m. to review $16.3M Early Care and Education and $794K Children's Opportunity Alliance FY27 budgets.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 22, 2026”
Apr 21
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Urban Districts, Economic Development FY27 Budgets

The Economic Development Committee meets April 22 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for Urban Districts, Economic Development Fund, and UM3-IHC.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 22, 2026”
Apr 21
Meetings & Hearings

EC Committee Reviews Arts, College, MCPS FY27 Budgets

The Education and Culture Committee meets April 22 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for Arts & Humanities, Montgomery College, and MCPS.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 22, 2026”
Apr 21
Health & Human Services

Free FIC Early Childhood Program Orientations Set for April

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free orientations April 21 & 23 for its play-based program for children birth–5.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join our free program today!/ ¡Únete hoy mismo a nuestro programa gratuito!”
Apr 21
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 18 Bus Routes Starting May 3

MCDOT will change schedules on 18 Ride On routes May 3, 2026, affecting trip times and on-time performance adjustments.

MCDOT· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Coming Sunday, May 3, 2026”
Apr 21
Public Safety

MCPD Increases Patrols at Faith Sites, Schools County-Wide

Montgomery County Police have increased patrols at faith institutions, schools, and community gatherings across the county.

MCPD· Apr 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.7 Million in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to Help …”
Apr 21
Public Safety

$500K Emergency Security Funds Target Middle East Threat Surge

County Council approved an additional $500K to provide staffing support to current grant recipients amid escalating Middle East hostilities.

OEMHS· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.7 Million in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to Help …”
Apr 21
Public Safety

County Awards $1.2M in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants

Montgomery County awards $1.2M in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to 90+ nonprofits and faith-based organizations at risk of hate crimes.

OEMHS· Apr 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.7 Million in FY26 Nonprofit Security Grants to Help …”
Apr 21
Environment

Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Webinar Set for May 13

Free one-hour Zoom webinar covers practical steps for businesses and government facilities to improve food scraps recycling programs.

Montgomery County· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Food Scraps Recycling Webinar May 13!”
Apr 21
Other

County Council Bans Private ICE Detention Centers

Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the ICE Out Act, prohibiting privately owned ICE detention centers from being built in the county.

Glass· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Montgomery County Council Passes ICE Out Act”
Apr 21
Public Services

Montgomery County Launches Redesigned montgomerycountymd.gov Website

Montgomery County launched a redesigned county website with improved mobile access, multilingual support, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance.

PIO· Apr 20, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery lanza el nuevo sitio web “montgomerycountymd.gov” redis…”
Apr 20
Finance

TE/GO Committee Reviews $19.3M Green Bank Budget

Joint committee will review the Green Bank's FY27 operating budget of $19.3M, a $2.5M increase over FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Public Safety

Council to Receive Youth Safety Briefing from DHHS, MCPD, MCPS

A joint panel from DHHS, Montgomery County Police, and MCPS will brief the Council on youth safety programs and collaborative initiatives.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Environment

Council Introduces Solar Zoning Text Amendment

ZTA 26-07 would separate rooftop and ground-mounted solar standards and align county zoning with Maryland's Renewable Energy Certainty Act.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces ADU Zoning Text Amendment

ZTA 26-06 would update accessory dwelling unit rules to comply with Maryland state law, with a public hearing set for June 9.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Council Briefed on FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

Council receives macro affordability briefing on the FY27-32 CIP, with a current GO bond gap of $417.6 million over six years.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
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