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Environment

HEECAP Home Retrofit Grants Close April 15 for Nonprofits

Two HEECAP grant programs totaling up to $1.5M for energy-efficient home retrofits close April 15; DEP and OGM are accepting nonprofit applications.

OGM· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two New Grant Programs Launching Tomorrow – April 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunitie…”
Apr 7
Education

EquiCare Infant-Toddler Child Care Grant Open Through April 24

DHHS is accepting applications for $2.07M in FY27 EquiCare childcare subsidy seat grants through April 24, 2026.

OGM· Apr 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two New Grant Programs Launching Tomorrow – April 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunitie…”
Apr 7
Health & Human Services

County Offers $3.99M Lighthouse Immigrant Services Grant

The FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program launches April 8, offering nearly $4M for a lead organization to coordinate immigrant services countywide.

OGM· Apr 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two New Grant Programs Launching Tomorrow – April 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunitie…”
Apr 7
Finance

County Launches $100K Community Gardening Grant April 8

The FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program opens April 8, offering $100,000 for food gardening initiatives addressing food insecurity.

OGM· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two New Grant Programs Launching Tomorrow – April 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunitie…”
Apr 7
Parks & Recreation

Fashion Boot Camp Season 10 Finale Held at East County Rec Center

MoCoRec's Fashion Boot Camp marked its 10th season with a runway finale at East County Community Recreation Center.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Parks & Recreation

Senior Soccer Program Draws 100+ Players at North Potomac

Volunteer Dave Modi runs a year-round senior soccer program at North Potomac Recreation Center, attracting over 100 players weekly.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Meetings & Hearings

Sports Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 16

MoCoRec's Sports Advisory Committee meets April 16 from 6–8 p.m. at North Potomac Community Recreation Center.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Meetings & Hearings

Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meets April 13

The Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board holds its monthly meeting April 13 at 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Parks & Recreation

Rec Regatta Cardboard Boat Race at Olney Swim Center April 25

Participants build cardboard-and-duct-tape boats and race at Olney Swim Center on April 25; registration is $10 per boat.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Parks & Recreation

19th Annual Youth Voice Roundtable Set for April 10

Free in-person and virtual event for county middle and high schoolers at Upper County Community Recreation Center earns 2 SSL hours.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Parks & Recreation

Free Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series Runs April–June

Strathmore and MoCoRec host three free spring concerts at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center on April 11, May 9, and June 13.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Local Economy

MoCoRec Hiring Lifeguards for Summer 2026

Montgomery County Recreation is recruiting lifeguards aged 15+ for summer pool season; applicants need current certifications and must pass swim tests.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Public Services

County Website Redesign Launches April 20

Montgomery County's new unified website is scheduled to go live April 20 with improved search, navigation, and mobile experience.

MCRecreation· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Get Moving This April - Programs for All Ages at MoCoRec”
Apr 7
Other

ABS April 2026 Sale Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sale promotion throughout April 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Apr 7
Environment

Council Passes Native Plant Protection Act, Bans Invasive Bamboo Sales

Montgomery County Council unanimously passed legislation supporting native plants on residential lawns and banning commercial sale of invasive running bamboo.

Glass· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Montgomery County Council Passes Native Plant Protection Act”
Apr 7
Education

EquiCare Child Care Grant Applications Open Through April 24

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant is accepting applications through April 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM for child care providers.

MCCCSS· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “The EquiCare Grant Application is Now Open!!”
Apr 7
Local Economy

Council Unanimously Passes Farm Permitting Exemption Bill

Bill 7-26 confirms agricultural purposes include farm business, admin, and product-processing functions, easing commercial permit requirements.

Luedtke· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Council Passes Bill to Reduce Red Tape for Farms and Agriculture”
Apr 7
Environment

County Hosts Multi-Family Waste Recycling Webinar April 10

Montgomery County DEP invites multi-family property owners, managers, residents, and haulers to a free Zoom webinar on zero waste strategies.

DEP· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Multi-Family Waste Reduction and Recycling Webinar”
Apr 7
Education

Head Start/PreK 2026–27 Registration Now Open for MCPS

MCPS Head Start/PreK registration for 2026–27 is open; children must be 3 or 4 by Sept. 1 and meet income requirements.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Health & Human Services

Basics Insight Coordinator Visiting Three FIC Sites in April

Basics Coordinator Angelica Desoto visits FIC sites in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg in early April for play and art sessions.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
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