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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. Past Newsletters can be found on OGM's About Us website.
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Remaining FY25 Grant Program Schedule Now Available
OGM has updated the FY25 Grant Program Forecast. to include all expected, remaining FY25 grant programs. The timeline remains somewhat fluid as OGM continues to work with County departments on finalizing these competitions and/or awaiting legislation to fund some of these grant programs. As details settle and links to grant program pages are posted, they will be included in the Forecast and this Newsletter.
OGM is Switching to a New Grants Management System, Euna Grants
OGM is closing out SM Apply as its application, review, and report collection platform and switching all operations to the Euna (formerly eCivis) Grants platform. OGM staff is finishing up our training and will be soon launching trainings for our stakeholders. OGM Staff discussed this transition during the
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Coming Soon (Next 30 Days) |
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FY25 Place-Based Management Grants Program: (Anticipated Launch: Late January 2025). The Community Engagement Cluster (CEC) will solicit grant applications from qualified organizations providing direct services that support economic growth and revitalization strategies and services across the County’s commercial corridors. While changes may be made in FY25, see the FY24 Place-Based Management Grants Program application page for information on last year’s competition.
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FY25 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Program: (Anticipated Launch: Late January 2025). The FY25 competition will be limited only to projects that have an existing State. While small changes may be made for FY25, see the FY24 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Program application page for information on last year’s competition and application structure.
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FY25 Food As Medicine Grants Program: (Anticipated Launch of Stage Two: Late January 2025). The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) will solicit grant applications 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. This application will only be open to applicants who applied in Stage One of the application process (closed on January 8, 2025).
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FY25 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction (FUODR) Grant Program: (Anticipated Launch: February 2025) The Department of Health and Human Services has allocated $100,000 of Opioid Abatement Funds for a grants program that aims to reduce the number of persons using, overdosing and dying from the use of fentanyl in Montgomery County, MD. While changes may be made in FY25, see the FY24 FUODR application page for information on last year’s competition. HHS anticipates making 1-2 awards with a $50,000 minimum and $100,000 maximum.
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Status of Closed, but not Awarded, Grant Programs |
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FY24 Cost Sharing Capital Grants (CSCG): Reviews are complete. Recommended results have already been transmitted to the Chief Administrative Officer for the Arts Facility funding category with the non-Arts to be transmitted this week. Final results will be announced this week or next at latest.
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FY24 Community Project Fund (CPF) Q3/Q4: OGM distributed award Notification Letters on the program results Friday January 10, 2025. OGM is collecting updated proposal info and compiling grant agreements for award winners.
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Other Non-County Grant Related Events |
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Non-County Funding Opportunities |
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Maryland Solar Access Program Grants for Residential Solar Systems: Grants are on a first-come, first-served basis; the application window Is now open and closes June 13, 2025. 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 (updated December 2024).
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Coalition for Green Capital and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA – Municipal Investment Fund (MIF): Applications due February 5, 2025. Communities may apply to receive technical assistance and up to $250,000 in grant funding to develop public-private partnership plans that can accelerate the deployment and financing of National Clean Investment Fund-qualified projects. At least two projects per state will be funded.
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TD Charitable Foundation Housing for Everyone Competition: Applications due February 6, 2025. 501(c)3 organizations with a history of providing supportive services to low- to moderate-income community members facing challenges to sustained homeownership may apply for $200,000 for projects that demonstrate impactful post-purchase homeownership support and its role in home preservation on a path to wealth development. There are webinars on February 21 and 28.
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation - Summer Reading (Youth): Applications due February 6, 2025. Nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries are eligible to apply for a grant to support programs that target new readers, below-grade level readers, or readers with learning disabilities. The maximum grant is $3,000.
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation – Adult Literacy: Applications due February 6, 2025. Organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance may apply for a grant to support Adult Education, GED preparation, or English language acquisition. The maximum grant is $10,000.
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation – Family Literacy: Applications due February 6, 2025. Nonprofit organizations who support whole family literacy through Adult Education, Children’s Education, and Parent and Child Time Together (PACT) may apply for continued support. The maximum grant is $10,000.
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Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Consultation/ Documentation Grants: Applications due March 31, 2025. Diverse organizations may apply for a grant to support consultation, documentation, and repatriation of Native American human remains or cultural items. The maximum grant is $150,000.
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation – Youth Literacy: Applications due April 3, 2025. Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations who help K-12 students that are below grade level or having trouble reading are eligible to apply for a grant to support new or expanding literacy programs, technology, equipment, or purchase of books or related materials. The maximum is not stated.
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League of American Bicyclists' Community Spark Grants: Applications due January 21, 2025. Nonprofit or public organizations may apply for mini grants that catalyze a community’s ability to create places where bicycling is safer, easier, and more accessible. The maximum award is $2,000.
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America Walks Community Change Grant Program: Applications due January 17, 2025. Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, schools and educational facilities, public offices, or organizations working with a nonprofit may apply for mini grants for projects related to creating healthy, active, and engaged places to live, work and play. The maximum award is $2,000.
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Trails Capacity Program (American Trails): Applications due January 31, 2025. Nonprofits, local government entities, and other organizations can apply for support with trail maintenance, stewardship training, or research and education. Projects on public or private lands are eligible. The maximum award is $5,000.
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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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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.
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2025 Community Science (Heat) Partner Awards: Proposals due January 17, 2025. 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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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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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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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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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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