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Environment

DEP Awarded $785K to Plant 1,000 Trees, Expand Forests

Federal reforestation funding will allow DEP to plant 1,000 shade trees and structurally prune 1,000 more on county land.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “CORRECTION: Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding …”
Apr 10
Finance

DEP Gets $850K for Low-Income Home Electrification Program

Federal funds will support HEECAP grants to nonprofits helping low- and moderate-income households cut energy costs.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “CORRECTION: Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding …”
Apr 10
Environment

Federal Grant to Fund 1,000 New Shade Trees Countywide

$785K federal grant will fund planting 1,000 shade trees and pruning 1,000 more on public and private properties.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding to Help Resi…”
Apr 10
Environment

Maryland Awards DEP $500K for Home Energy Upgrades

Maryland DHCD awarded $500,000 to DEP's HEECAP program through FY2026 State Revitalization Programs.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding to Help Resi…”
Apr 10
Environment

DEP Gets $1.635M Federal Funds for Energy, Trees

Federal grants of $850K for home electrification and $785K for reforestation secured via Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, and Raskin.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding to Help Resi…”
Apr 10
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee Reviews Housing, Recreation FY27 Budgets April 13

Planning, Housing and Parks Committee meets April 13 at 1:30 p.m. to review FY27 budgets for DHCA, Recreation, and Housing Initiative Fund.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 13, 2026”
Apr 10
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews $72M TEBS, Cable TV FY27 Budgets April 13

Government Operations Committee meets April 13 at 1:30 p.m. to review FY27 budgets for technology, cable TV, and telecom programs.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 13, 2026”
Apr 10
Finance

$500K Supplemental Appropriation Sought for Poolesville Highway Depot

TE Committee to review a $500,000 supplemental appropriation for safety and infrastructure upgrades at MCDOT's Poolesville highway depot.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 13, 2026”
Apr 10
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Reviews $70M MCDOT, Vision Zero FY27 Budgets

Transportation and Environment Committee meets April 13 at 9:30 a.m. to review MCDOT and related FY27 operating budgets.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 13, 2026”
Apr 10
Meetings & Hearings

EC Committee Reviews MCPS, Libraries FY27 Budgets April 13

Education and Culture Committee meets April 13 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for MCPS, public libraries, and community facilities.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 13, 2026”
Apr 10
Health & Human Services

Free Walk-In HIV Testing Available Weekdays at County Health Center

Montgomery County offers free, walk-in HIV testing Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with results in one minute.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Parks & Recreation

Bunny Brunch at Coffield Recreation Center April 18

The Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center hosts a Bunny Brunch with egg hunt and crafts on April 18, noon to 2 p.m.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Parks & Recreation

East County Youth Block Party Features Basketball, Futsal, and CPR Training

The East County Community Recreation Center is hosting a block party for middle and high school students with sports, food, and CPR training.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Governor Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to support the ACET alternative teacher certification program for degree-holding professionals.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers Free Online Job Training to All County Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® program gives county residents free 24/7 access to 5,000+ online job skills and certification courses.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Worker Career Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online Resource Hub provides federal employees and contractors with job search, benefits, and legal assistance guidance.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Finance

Free Tax Prep Assistance Available at MCPL for Low-Income Residents

Trained volunteers offer free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income residents, with priority for seniors 60+, by appointment at MCPL.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Public Safety

MCPD Hosts Free Sexual Violence Education Workshops in April and May

MCPD is offering free parent workshops on body safety and abuse prevention in April (English) and May (Spanish) for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Parks & Recreation

Social Justice Fair at Walt Whitman High School April 11

A Social Justice Fair with speakers on criminal justice, women's rights, and environmental justice is set for April 11 at Walt Whitman HS.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Education

Superintendent's Shuffle 5K to Cut MCPS Student Meal Debt April 11

A 5K and family run/walk at Bohrer Park on April 11 aims to reduce student meal debt in Montgomery County Public Schools.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
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