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Montgomery County
Grant Opportunities Newsletter |
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The Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter provides grant seeking stakeholders with a concrete schedule of new, currently open, and soon to be launched grant programs as well as status updates for closed grant programs. The newsletter also highlights the Office of Grants Management (OGM) events, non-County grant opportunities, and other events/news items of interest to grant seeking stakeholders. For a long-term projection of County grant programs, download the most up-to-date version of the FY25 Grant Program Forecast.
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FY25 Food as Medicine Grant Program: Launched on December 13, 2024 with Stage One applications due January 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM. $750,000 in total grant funding will be available in early 2025 to support innovative programs that increase access to culturally diverse, medically-relevant, nutritious, and locally produced food for Montgomery County children and households with children ages 0-18 who are: 1) currently at high-risk or actively experiencing diet-related disease and 2) at risk of or currently experiencing food insecurity.
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FY25 Low and Middle Income (LMI) Electrification Grant Program (Stage Two): OGM and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) received seven first stage applications for this grant program. DEP is reviewed these applications and responses have been sent to all applicants encouraging, discouraging, or noting ineligibility for the second stage applications. The second stage, open to applicants determined as eligible at Stage One, will close December 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
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OGM Community Forums and Events |
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January 2025 OGM Community Forum – Monday January 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM: OGM staff will cover “Grants vs. Procurement Contracts” as a requested special topic, forecast of the remaining County FY25 grant programs, provide other general updates, and be available for questions. This virtual event will be recorded for stakeholders who cannot attend it live and posted OGM's About Us website. A link to this virtual event will be circulated in a future Newsletter.
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February 2025 OGM Community Forum – Tuesday February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM: OGM staff will cover “Grant Funding Sources” as a requested special topic, forecast of the remaining County FY25 grant programs, provide other general OGM updates, and open up for questions. This virtual event will be recorded for stakeholders who cannot attend it live and posted OGM's About Us website. A link to this virtual event will be circulated in a future Newsletter.
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Status of Closed, but not Awarded, Grant Programs |
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FY24 Cost Sharing Capital Grants (CSCG): OGM is actively recruiting, training, and assigning MCG staff members to reviewer and score the remaining 58 Non-State Matched applications for this grant program. The target completion date for all reviews is January 7, 2025.
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Non-County Funding Opportunities |
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Geico Philanthropic Foundation: Applications due December 31, 2024. 501(c)3 organizations are invited to apply for projects in education (including STEM and early childhood learning), community improvement (including literacy, food security, environment, animal welfare, health, and wellness), and equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. There is no stated maximum or minimum.
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Tri-M Foundation Performing Arts Grant: Proposals due February 15, 2025; These grants focus on giving to small to medium size nonprofits, nonprofit umbrella arts organizations, and individual artists. See grant posting for more information and whether 501c3 status is required. The maximum award size is $10,000. Ideal projects are new works making bold choices and take a unique regional perspective. Proposed projects must comply with the applicant’s established mission and vision, be a featured project in the organization’s season, and demonstrate detailed planning.
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Maryland MEA FY25 Commercial Solar Grant Program: Grants are on a first-come, first-served basis; the application deadline is March 31, 2024. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) welcomes applications from nonprofits or state-registered business located in or serving LMI overburdened/ underserved populations. Funds may be used to purchase solar PV systems (applicant-owned or third-party owned). The maximum grant is $500,000. Cost-share varies from 50% to 75% or by maximum kW allowance.
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Maryland MEA Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural FY25 Grant Program (Energy Savings): Grants are on a first-come, first-served basis; the application deadline is February 14, 2024. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) welcomes applications from eligible applicants including facility owners that operate businesses (registered corporations, LLPs, LLCs, GPs, etc.) or non-profit entities operating in specific areas. Grant funds can be used to accelerate investment into clean, energy-efficient building technologies by defraying their installation cost in existing or new facilities, agricultural facilities, or combined heat & power. Grants can also support displacement of fossil-fuel use in commercial, industrial, or agricultural facilities. Awards typically range from $100,000 to $250,000 per project, with a maximum of $400,000. Cost-share is at least 25%.
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Maryland MEA Energy Efficiency Equity Grant Program: Applications due January 16, 2025. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) welcomes applications from nonprofits registered in MD for energy efficiency projects (retrofits and upgrades to new and existing construction). Projects and related activities must benefit Maryland residents experiencing low and moderate income. MEA energy programs are focusing on electrification and zero direct emissions technologies. The minimum request is $9,500 and the maximum is not set.
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Addressing Systems Challenges through Engineering Teams: Closes January 22, 2025. The National Science Foundation invites proposals from Institutions of Higher Education for engineering research that fuels progress in engineering system applications with high societal impact, including in the domains of healthcare, homeland security, disaster mitigation, telecommunications, energy, environment, transportation, manufacturing, and other systems-related areas. Grant awards will be in the $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 range. See NSF Publication 25-503.
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Teiger Foundation Contemporary Visual Arts Grants: Applications due January 28, 2025. 501(c)(3) cultural and community organizations and/or curators are welcome to apply for public arts projects or curatorial, programming, research, or development support. Register for an information session on January 9, 2025. Applicants may indicate interest in the Climate Action for Curators Program when applying.
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The Home Depot’s Veterans Housing Grants: Applications due March 21 or July 3, 2025. Nonprofit organizations that meet specific criteria are welcome to apply for support for construction or rehabilitation of housing for veterans (at or below 80% AMI). Awards typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, and cost-share must be at least 50%.
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USDA Community Wildfire Defense Grant (Northeast-Midwest): Applications due February 28, 2025. Nonprofit organizations including homeowner associations can apply for support to plan for and mitigate risks created by wildfire. Projects may be conducted on state, local, or tribal lands, private lands, or on homeowner association-owned lands. The maximum grant is $250,000 for creation or updating of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, or up to $10 million for a project within a protection plan.
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Montgomery County Job Creation Fund: Rolling applications accepted; Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Employers based in Montgomery County that are company headquarters or national nonprofit organizations or who are in the targeted categories of Life sciences, advanced technology, cybersecurity, quantum computing or hospitality may be eligible for up to $500,000 in grant funding to create jobs and support their growth and expansion. Read the Montgomery County Blog Update about the opportunity.
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US DOJ FY2025 Justice for Families Program: Forms due January 17, 2025; Applications due January 22, 2025. The US DOJ Office on Violence against women invites applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits and from local government services (courts, victim service providers, and legal service providers) to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families facing violence or abuse. The maximum award is between $600,000 and $700,000.
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Archival Projects and Archival Collaboratives: Drafts due February 19, 2025; Final deadline is May 7, 2025. The National Archives invites applications from nonprofit organizations, private institutions of higher education, repositories, and state or local government entities for archival projects. The maximum award for a Project is $150,000; it varies for Collaborative grants.
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FY 2025 Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program: Applications due March 17, 2025. Nonprofits, local governments, businesses, and individuals may apply for support from the Maryland Department of Planning Historical Trust for eligible properties (listed in or determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places). Eligible projects include acquisition, rehabilitation, restoration, or predevelopment costs. The maximum award is $100,000 and there is a 1:1 match required. Register for a virtual workshop on January 9 or Q&A sessions on February 5 and 28.
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Environmental Justice Thriving Community Grantmaking Program – EPA Region 3: NEW DEADLINE: 2-year grant deadline has been extended to December 30; 1-year grants open until April 30, 2025. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Region 3 partner Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI), is accepting grant applications across a wide range of environmental justice issues: air and water pollution, food access, stormwater, asbestos, pesticides and toxic substances, healthy and efficient homes, cleanups, climate and health risks, GHG workforce development, training, climate resiliency and adaptation, engagement of disadvantaged groups into federal and state processes, and more. Nonprofits, local and tribal governments and consortia, Native American Organizations, and Institutions of Higher Education may apply. The maximum grant varies by tier: Tier 1 Assessment - $150,000 and 1 year; Tier 2 Planning - $250,000 and 1-2 years; Tier 3 Implementation - $350,000 and 2 years.
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway: Applications due December 13, 2024. Non-profits organizations, For-profit entities, Private lands, and/or Schools may be eligible to apply for support from four different programs. Outcome 1: Non-point source pollution reduction projects (Minimum grant of $500,000). Outcome 2: Reducing flood risks, through planning or studies (Maximum grant of $125,000). Outcome 3: Habitat restoration to address erosion and flooding (Design/Permitting grants range of $30,000-$100,000; Construction grant range of $200,000-$1.5M). Outcome 4: Student and community professional development, training, curriculum expansion, outdoor learning, or stewardship (Maximum grant of $100,000).
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NASA Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES): 2-step proposal process - Notices of intent due February 14, 2025; Proposals due March 14, 2025. NASA Earth Science Division seeks proposals for projects that apply Earth observations to improve or develop decision-making activities in ecological conservation and management. Award size will be based on project scope. There is an Informational Webinar for potential proposers on November 15, 2024.
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2025 Community Science (Heat) Partner Awards: Proposals due January 17, 2025; Applicants may submit an optional expression of interest by Friday November 15, 2024 to be matched with a mentor community for non-technical application guidance. The Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring (CCHM) invites proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations to support community heat-monitoring campaigns. The maximum award size is $10,000.
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Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program: Applications due January 13, 2025. Qualified nonprofit organizations are welcome to apply for support to establish community forests through the fee simple acquisition of private forest land that is at least 5 acres in size and under threat of conversion. The maximum grant is $600,000, with a 50% cost-share. Applications must be submitted to the State Forester.
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USDA FY25 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant - Turnkey Program: Applications due January 10, 2025. Organizations can apply for funding to launch new farm to school programs or expand on existing efforts. Applicants may apply to one of three tracks: Action Planning, Agricultural Education, and Edible Gardens. Eligible applicants may include schools and other institutions that operate Child Nutrition Programs, Indian Tribal Organizations, agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers, non-profit entities, and local agencies. The maximum grant is $50,000 with a 25% cost-share. There are two webinars: November 5 (Introduction to the Request for Applications) and November 6 (Submitting a Complete Grant Package).
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USDA FY25 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant - Implementation Program: Applications due January 10, 2025. The objective of the FY25 Farm to School Implementation Grant is to improve access to local foods in eligible Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sites through comprehensive farm to school programming that includes both local sourcing and agricultural education efforts. Eligible applicants may include schools and other institutions that operate Child Nutrition Programs, Indian Tribal Organizations, agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers, non-profit entities, and local agencies. The maximum grant is $500,000 with a 25% cost-share. There are two webinars: November 5 (Introduction to the Request for Applications) and November 6 (Submitting a Complete Grant Package).
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Rural Business Development Grants: Applications due February 28, 2025. Nonprofit entities serving rural areas may apply for enterprise or opportunity grants that promote the development and expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas. Grants range from $10,000 to $500,000, and there is no cost-sharing requirement. Check property eligibility.
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Watershed Assistance Grant Program: Open until December 6, 2024. The Chesapeake Bay Trust welcomes applications from local agencies, nonprofits including faith-based organizations, HOAs, Forestry Board, Higher Education Institutions, and Soil/Water/Resource Conservation Districts and Councils for watershed restoration project designs and permitting and for watershed planning and programmatic development that will improve water quality. Awards range by type, with maximums from $75,000 to $150,000. Cost-share is not required but encouraged.
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The Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program (GAMTTFP): Open until January 10, 2025. The US Department of Transportation welcomes applications from Local Educational Agencies or State Educational Agencies for projects that promote workforce development in transportation. Projects with a strong equity focus (encouraging women and minorities into STEM) ones that promote understanding of emissions reductions or climate resilience are encouraged. The award ceiling is $300,000, and there is no cost-match required.
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Maryland Urban and Community Forestry Committee (MUCFC) Grants Program: Applications reviewed on our around February 15 and July 15 annually. Forestry Boards are welcome to apply for assistance with tree planting on public lands or for educational projects about trees in urban environments. The maximum grant is $1,000.
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Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP): Opens in late October 2024 and will remain open for 90 days after publication. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced $210 million in remaining FY 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Supplemental funding. This grant provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, that are at high risk of terrorist attack. Learn more and review these four steps to apply for the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant.
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Addressing Systems Challenges through Engineering Teams: Opened October 10, 2024 and closes January 22, 2025. The National Science Foundation invites proposals from Institutions of Higher Education for engineering research that fuels progress in engineering system applications with high societal impact, including in the domains of healthcare, homeland security, disaster mitigation, telecommunications, energy, environment, transportation, manufacturing, and other systems-related areas. Grant awards will be in the $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 range. See NSF Publication 25-503.
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Transformational Direct Air Capture Technologies and Remove Legacy Carbon Dioxide Program: The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) intends to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity in late 2024 for Direct Air Capture (DAC) developers or commercial facilities. A DOE OCED DAC informational webinar is on October 10, 2024.
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Maryland Solar Access Program Grants for Residential Solar Systems: Opening soon. There is no closing date as it will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. These grants will provide up to $7,500 (at $750/kW) for new household solar PV systems. Eligibility is limited to households with a total income that does not exceed 150% of the statewide area median income. The application requires two phases, including an initial application to reserve funds. Please read the FAQs
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For a list of all grant programs from every fiscal year and award winners, visit the Office of Grants Management’s “Grants Program” page. |
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