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Meetings & Hearings

Advisory Workgroup on County Grants Strategic Planning Continues

County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants completed its final report; workgroup may continue.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Applications Under Review

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Program application window closed July 7, 2026; applications now under review.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Reduction Grant Applications Under Review

FY26 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction Grant applications closed June 3; awards now expected from FY27 funds.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
Finance

$1.5M Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Opening Late July

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program, funded by County Council Resolution 20-979, expected to launch late July 2026.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
Health & Human Services

$1.6M Healthy Communities Fund Grant Opening Late July

DHHS Asian American Health Initiative and OGM plan to launch FY27 Healthy Communities Fund grants in late July 2026.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
Housing & Real Estate

$20K Fair Housing Testing Services Grant Launching Mid-July

County's CDBG-funded FY26 Fair Housing Testing Services Grant Program expected to launch mid-July 2026 with $20,000 available.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
Finance

FY27 Legacy Grant Renewals Open; Notices Sent Late June

Nonprofits with FY26 Legacy Renewal multi-year awards received notification letters June 23–24 to apply for FY27 renewal.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
Finance

FY27 Community Grant Renewals Now Open for Applications

Nonprofits with FY26 Community Grant multi-year awards may apply for FY27 renewal; notification letters sent June 23.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
Finance

OMB Proposes Major Changes to Federal Uniform Guidance

OMB proposed significant changes to 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance; public comment period closes July 13, 2026.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
Transportation

Downtown Wheaton Parking Now Free Weekends and After 6 p.m.

County-operated garages, lots, and meters in Downtown Wheaton are now free on weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
Local Economy

NIST Marks 125 Years With Public Lab Tours in Gaithersburg

NIST's Gaithersburg campus hosts a monthly public lab tour series as part of its 125th anniversary celebration.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
Public Safety

National Night Out Set for Aug. 4 Across Montgomery County

The annual community-police trust event on Aug. 4 features family activities, food, music, and games at locations countywide.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
Transportation

Red Line Closed Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights Through Sept. 6

WMATA construction shuts Red Line service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights; free shuttles and parking available.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
Public Safety

Montgomery County Launches ICE Activity Reporting Portal

A new online portal lets residents report ICE officers wearing face coverings or operating on county property.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
Environment

Council to Brief on Trash Disposal Future July 28

A July 28 Council briefing will examine long-term waste disposal options, including the Resource Recovery Facility and long-haul alternatives.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Data Center Zoning Rules Head to PHP Committee July 22

ZTA 26-01 would limit data centers to industrial zones with clean energy, noise, and environmental requirements.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee Eyes Job Creation Zoning Measure July 13

A Council work session on ZTA 26-05 would fast-track approvals for projects in strategic industries or creating 200+ jobs.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
Public Services

Office of Procurement Relocates to Courthouse Square

Montgomery County's Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 9
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Set at $18.55 for FY2027

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Procurement· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Online Open House Set for July 15

Montgomery County Procurement hosts a Zoom open house on July 15, 2026, from 10–11 a.m. for vendors and businesses.

Procurement· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 9
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