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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. Past Newsletters can be found on OGM's About Us website.
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FY25 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Program: (Opened February 20, 2025 and closes March 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM). The Office of Grants Management (OGM) is soliciting grant applications from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking to implement capital projects that help provide access to resources, direct services, historical preservation, cultural enrichment, and/or other benefits to Montgomery County residents. The FY25 competition will be limited only to projects that have an existing State capital award for the same project.
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SM Apply Closing Monday at Midnight |
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By Midnight Monday February 24, 2025, download and archive all past applications from SM Apply at https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/ . Downloading an application will also download all awards, reports, and other information tied to that application. This task is urgent as the Montgomery County SM Apply page and data will no longer be accessible on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Grants Platform Transition Resources
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FY25 Place-Based Management Grants Program: (Opened on January 29 at 12:00 PM and closes on February 26th at 12:00 PM noon). The Community Engagement Cluster (CEC) is soliciting grant applications from qualified organizations providing direct services that support economic growth and revitalization strategies and services across the County’s commercial corridors.
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FY25 Food As Medicine Grants Program: (Stage Two is currently open until February 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM). The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) is soliciting 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 is only open to applicants who applied in Stage One of the application process (closed on January 8, 2025).
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Coming Soon (Next 30 Days) |
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FY25 Community Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Initiatives Grants Program: (Anticipated Launch: Late February 2025).The department of Health and Human Services will solicit grant applications Award up to $1.3 million in Juul and Altria settlement funds to support youth programming initiatives focused on vaping cessation, mental health, and substance use prevention. HHS anticipates up to three awards ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 each. Legislation for this grant program is pending Council approval and changes may be made.
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FY25 Community Projects Fund Administration Grant Program: (Anticipated Launch: Late February 2025) The goal of this grant program is to compete out to a nonprofit provider the administration of the Community Project Fund pool of resources. The award winner will also be responsible for providing coaching, mentoring, and sustained technical assistance to small, emerging, and volunteer led nonprofit applicants and award winners for this pool of resources. $1.2 million is available for this grant program and OGM anticipates making a single award to one partner.
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FY25 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction (FUODR) Grant Program: (Anticipated Launch: Early March 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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FY25 Nonprofit Incubators Grants Program: (Anticipated Launch: Mid March 2025). The goal of this grant program is to compete out funds to nonprofit providers for the administration of Nonprofit Incubators serving nonprofits throughout the County. OGM seeks innovative proposals that explore administrative shared serves, micro-grants administrative needs, common workspaces, as well as sustained coaching, mentoring, and community building for incubator participants. $1 million is available for this grant program with OGM anticipating 2-3 multi-year awards ranging from $300,000 to $500,000 per year.
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Status of Closed, but not Awarded, Grant Programs |
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Grants Related Training Opportunities |
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Are you looking for feedback on an unsuccessful grant proposal? Unfunded List is an organization of volunteers that reviews proposals and provides feedback. They offer two rounds of review per year, with an upcoming deadline of March 15, 2025. See a great recent article from the organization that echoes OGM's experiences: 7 Mistakes Grantseekers Make - Unfunded List .
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Non-County Funding Opportunities (Ordered Newest to Oldest Posting) |
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Reading is Fundamental (RIF) 2025 Matching Grant: Applications due February 24, 2025. Nonprofits, local government organizations, and schools can apply for one of three programs geared towards children in under-resourced communities: Books for Ownership, Read for Success, or Skybrary. A 1:1 match is required, up to the maximum award of $15,000.
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Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species Small Grants Program: Applications due February 28, 2025. Nonprofit, local government, academic institutions, landowner, and private sector organizations are welcome to apply for support with preventing and controlling Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the mid-Atlantic region. The maximum available is $38,000.
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Out-of-School Time (OST) Youth Mentoring Grant: Applications due February 28, 2025. With support from the U.S. DOJ’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) invites applications from nonprofit and local government organizations for funding to support developing and managing a youth mentoring program within parks and recreation. The maximum grant is $60,000.
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Blue Pearl Pet Hospital Medical Equipment Grants: Applications due February 28, 2025. Funding to nonprofit animal organizations and local/state government agencies helps with the purchase of veterinary medical equipment for on-site animal shelter veterinary clinics, low-cost veterinary practices, mobile veterinary units, disaster relief vehicles, etc.
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Digital Art History Grants: Letters of Intent due March 1 and September 1. Nonprofit and academic institutions may indicate interest in digitization projects in the field of European art. Past award amounts have ranged from $2,000 to $100,000.
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NEEF 2025 Biodiversity Conservation Grant. Letters of Intent due March 1. Nonprofit, educational, and government organizations with projects on public or publicly-accessible land may apply for funds to support habitat enhancement and communication engagement to support pollinators. Grants will be between $50,000 and $75,000.
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US Department of Justice Grants Programs: First applications due March 3, 2025. The US DOJ released more than 40 grant opportunities in January. A range of organizations are eligible and programs support a variety of youth to adult services and programs. Search US DOJ on grants.gov.
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Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program: Applications due March 5, 2025. Schools, school districts, and nonprofit organizations serving children in K-12 may apply for support to turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens on school grounds. The maximum grant is $3,500. There is a webinar on February 20.
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AARP Community Challenge: Applications due March 5, 2025. Nonprofits and local governments can apply to support permanent physical improvements, temporary demonstrations, or new and innovative programming that makes communities more liveable. AARP offers three separate grant programs: Flagship, Capacity-building Microgrants, and Demonstration grants. The maximum grant is $25,000. There is a webinar on January 29, 2025.
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US Dept. of Labor Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs (3 Categories): Applications due March 17, 2025. For-profit, nonprofit, government, educational, and other organizations are eligible to apply for support to enable veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness to reach their full employment potential and obtain high-quality career outcomes. Grants must fall into three categories: Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP), Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans’ with Children (HWVHVWC), Incarcerated Veterans' Transition Program (IVTP). Grants must be between $150,000-$1,500,000 for 3-year projects.
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Electrifying Community Buildings Program. Applications due March 14, 2025. The Maryland Energy Administration invites applications for funding to defray some of the costs of building electrification efforts in public and community-serving buildings. A range of government, schools, and nonprofit organizations may apply. The minimum award is $50,000 and the maximum is $2 million, with a 50% cost-share.
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Maryland State FY2026 Victims of Crime Act Grant Program. Applications due March 24, 2025. Local governments and nonprofit organizations may apply for support to provide victims of violent crime with assistance and services. The minimum award is $50,000; there is no cap. Cost-share is preferred.
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Community Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Grant Program: This is a non-competitive, first-come, first-served award that will close on or before March 28, 2025. The Maryland Energy Administration invites applications for funds to offset costs of planning for EV infrastructure (AOI 1), construction of converting parking spaces to be EV ready (AOI 2), or installing chargers or storage (AOI 3). The Program is open to Maryland businesses, non-profits, and state, tribal, and local/municipal governmental entities for projects located in low and moderate income, overburdened, and underserved communities in Maryland. The maximum grant for AOI 1 is $50,000; AOI 2 is $100,000; and AOI 3 is $1 million.
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USDA Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program: Applications due April 15, 2025. Nonprofits, government, consortia, and academic institutions may apply for projects that will increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by USDA SNAP/NAP participants by providing incentives at the points of purchase.
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Volkswagen Settlement Charge Ahead and Electric Corridors Grant Programs. Applications due April 18, 2025. Businesses, nonprofits, and governments may apply for funds to install Level 2 chargers for employee and public charging, or Level 3 chargers along designated alternative fuel corridors or charging hubs. Grant amounts vary.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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