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Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Hosts Three May Education Webinars

The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter is offering three free virtual programs in May covering finances, brain health, and Down syndrome.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

County Offers Free Hearing Aids to Residents 60+ Through Access HEARS

DHHS is distributing free hearing aids and personal sound amplifiers to eligible residents age 60 and older on a first-come, first-served basis.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

County Offers Free Dementia Awareness Sessions for Organizations

Certified Montgomery County volunteers offer free 45–60-minute dementia awareness presentations to community groups and workplaces.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

Virtual 'Powerful Tools for Caregivers' Class Begins May 4

A six-week virtual caregiver self-care class runs every Wednesday from May 4 through June 15, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

JCA Zoom Session on Cannabis and Ketamine Therapies Set for May 11

JCA Gorlitz Kensington Clubs caregiver program hosts a panel on cannabis, ketamine, and evolving mental health treatments on May 11.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

JCA Kesher Cafe Dementia Program Meets In Person May 3

JCA Kesher Cafe young-onset dementia social program for adults diagnosed before age 65 meets in person in Rockville on May 3.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

County Launches Free Caregiver Platform Care4MC.Trualta.com

Montgomery County is offering caregivers a new online resource at Care4MC.Trualta.com starting May 2026.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

Multicultural Senior Services Fair Comes to Gaithersburg May 12

Free fair at Bohrer Park offers in-person interpreters in Spanish, French, Amharic, Chinese, Russian, and more for seniors and caregivers.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Environment

Nation's Largest Transit Depot Microgrid Opens in Derwood

Officials cut ribbon on EMTOC microgrid featuring 4.8 MW solar, 2 MW battery storage, and charging for ~200 electric buses.

MCDOT· Apr 30, 2026· 4 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “TODAY: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and Counc…”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

County Grants Advisory Workgroup Final Report Released

The County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants has completed its final report after a March 2026 hearing.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 2 Expected End of May

Stage 2 of the FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants program, open only to Stage 1 passers, is expected to launch end of May 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Finance

FY27 Community Grant and Legacy Renewals Expected Late May

Nonprofits holding FY26 multi-year Community and Legacy Grant awards should expect renewal notifications from OGM in late May 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Finance

$1.5M Community Projects Fund Administration Grant Launching Soon

County will compete out $1.5M to a single nonprofit to administer the Community Projects Fund pool; launch expected early May 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

County to Launch Youth Substance Use Prevention Grant, Up to $150K

DHHS seeks a nonprofit to deliver evidence-based substance use prevention curriculum for grades 4–6; launch expected early May 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

$100K Fentanyl Reduction Grant Program Coming in Early May

DHHS will launch a $100,000 grant program targeting fentanyl use, overdose, and death reduction in early May 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Housing & Real Estate

$20K Fair Housing Testing Grant Program Launching Early May

County to open a $20,000 CDBG-funded grant for nonprofits conducting fair housing discrimination testing in early May 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program Offers $3.99M for Immigrant Services

Nearly $4M available for one lead nonprofit to deliver coordinated immigrant stabilization and integration services; closes May 13.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

$100K Resident and Community Gardening Grants Close May 6

$100,000 available for food gardening initiatives reducing food insecurity; applications close May 6, 2026.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 1 Open Through May 5

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for capital project grants through May 5, 2026; program launched April 14.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Other

County Proclaims May 2026 'Building Safety Month'

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González jointly proclaimed May 2026 as Building Safety Month in Montgomery County.

DPS· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Highlight Building Safety Month with Free Deck Inspections,…”
Apr 29
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