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Housing & Real Estate

County Introduces Zoning Rules to Regulate Data Centers

ZTA 26-01 would define data centers as a new zoning use, set permitted zones, and establish minimum location standards.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Local Economy

Henry Jackson Foundation Opens Innovation Labs in County

The Henry Jackson Foundation is holding a grand opening of Innovation Labs expected to impact Montgomery County economic development.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

County Council Unanimously Backs Viva White Oak TIF Plan

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously in support of the Viva White Oak Tax Incremental Financing plan.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Environment

DC Water Hosts Bethesda Community Meeting on Sewer Overflow

DC Water holds a community meeting in Bethesda Thursday, Feb. 26 to address a sanitary sewer overflow.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Hosts Weekly Media Briefing Feb. 25

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Approves TIF Package for Viva White Oak Development

Montgomery County Council passed a Tax Increment Financing package for Viva White Oak, a mixed-use project in East County promising 5,000 homes and 9,000 jobs.

Elrich· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on Passage of the Tax Increment Fina…”
Feb 24
Health & Human Services

County Hosts Virtual Session on Infants & Toddlers Program

Early Childhood Services holds a virtual Family Learning Series session on the Montgomery County Infants & Toddlers Program on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.

MCFIC· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us now!/ ¡Únete a nosotros ahora!”
Feb 24
Housing & Real Estate

County Mandates Emergency Safety Plans for Multifamily Rentals

Multifamily rental building operators must now submit an Emergency Safety Plan as part of their annual Fire Code Compliance permit, per ER 21-25.

DPS· Feb 24, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Now Requires Emergency Safety Plans as Part of the Fire Code C…”
Feb 24
Meetings & Hearings

Council Advisory Workgroup on County Grants Strategic Planning Underway

County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants, created April 2025, is developing recommendations.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Local Economy

Nonprofit Montgomery Tools to Thrive Expo Set for March 2

Annual Tools to Thrive Expo for Montgomery County nonprofits features workshops, an exhibit fair, and a luncheon on March 2.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Public Safety

Nonprofit Security Grant Award Results Posted This Week

FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program review is complete; award results to be posted the week of February 24, 2026.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Environment

HEECAP Home Electrification and Climate Grants Launching Mid-March

FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant Program to fund pre-weatherization, electrification, and climate resilience for income-eligible homes.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Local Economy

$550K Local Food Aggregation Grant Stage Two Launching in March

Stage Two of multi-year FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program expected to launch early March; Stage One applicants notified directly.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Health & Human Services

$100K Community Gardening Grants Launching Early March 2026

FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program will fund food gardening initiatives for food-insecure residents.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Local Economy

$300K Business Improvement District Grants Close March 2

FY26 Emerging Business Improvement Districts Grant Program offers $100K–$300K to establish nonprofit commercial district entities.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Local Economy

$450K Place-Based Management Grants Due March 2

County solicits applications for place-based commercial corridor management grants; $50K–$200K awards available.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Finance

$1.5M Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grants Open Through March 6

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program offers funds to 501(c)(3)s offsetting cancelled or delayed federal funding.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Finance

$750K Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grants Accept Rolling Applications

FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program has a rolling deadline; next deadline is February 25, 2026 at 5 PM.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Health & Human Services

$750K Food as Medicine Grants Open Through March 20

County launches FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program offering $100K–$300K awards to healthcare-led food access programs.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Finance

County Now Requires Charity Registry Compliance for Grant Applicants

Montgomery County's Office of Grants Management will verify Maryland Secretary of State charity registration status for all grant applicants and grantees.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
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