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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.
The end of FY25 approaches and OGM is working with MCG departments to launch a final series of grant competitions as well as preparing for FY26. A large number of very diverse grant programs should be expected through the remainder of April and early May.
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FY25 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction (FUODR) Grant Program: (Opened April 15 and closes May 5, 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. HHS anticipates making 1-2 awards with a $50,000 minimum and $100,000 maximum.
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FY26 Cost Sharing Capital Grants (CSCG) Program - Stage One: (Opened April 14 and closes April 28, 2025). 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 FY26 competition will again be limited only to projects that have an existing State capital award for the same project. The competition will be in two stages with the current Stage One collecting a brief application summarizing the project, requested amount from the County, and providing proof of a State capital award. Eligible organizations will be invited to submit a full Stage Two application after the County Council finalizes the FY26 Capital Budget.
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FY25 Emerging Business District Grant Program: (Opens Thursday April 18, 2025). The Community Engagement Cluster (CEC) is soliciting grant applications under the County’s FY 2024 Emerging Business Districts Grants Program, which aims to establish Business Improvement Districts or Urban District Corporations within Montgomery County by subsidizing the formation and support of non-profit commercial district management entities to conduct place making, place management, branding, and economic development activities in a designated neighborhood.
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FY25 Community Projects Fund Administration Grant Program: (Anticipated Launch: Late March 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 Nonprofit Incubators Grants Program: (Anticipated Launch: Early April 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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FY25 Nutrition Benefits Outreach Grant Program: (Opened March 25, 2025 and closes Wednesday April 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM): The FY25 NBO Grant Program (formerly SNAP Outreach Grant Program) will solicit grant applications for qualified state-designated community-based organizations (CBOs) to conduct Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach, application, and enrollment assistance to Montgomery County families with children. These programs reach Montgomery County families that are eligible, but not yet enrolled in SNAP. OFSR expects to award $300,000 in grant funds.
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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 April 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.
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FY25 Nonprofit Technical Assistance and Management Support Grants Program: (Anticipated Launch: Early April 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 will seek innovative proposals that help prepare County nonprofits to independently and successfully apply for win, implement, and comply with County, other local jurisdiction, private, State, and federal awards. This award may include a sub-granting component. $2 million is available for this grant program with OGM anticipating 4-5 multi-year awards ranging from $300,000 to $500,000 per year. Portions of this funding pool may be integrated into the FY25 Nonprofit Incubator and FY24 Community Projects Fund Administration Grant Programs.
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FY25 Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Grant Program: Bill 4-24 “Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission – Established,” allows a portion of cannabis tax revenue to be directed to Montgomery County communities most harmed by the so-called War On Drugs. Through this grant program the County will support community-based initiatives intended to benefit low-income communities and that serve disproportionately impacted areas of the County. Total awards are estimated at $1 million for FY25.
- OGM is working with MCG departments on a potential two other grant programs for FY25. If a competitive grant program becomes a viable mechanism, these additional competitions will appear in this Newsletter and in the Forecast.
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Status of Closed, but not Awarded, Grant Programs |
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Grant Related Training Opportunities |
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May 2025 OGM Community Forum – To Be Scheduled: OGM staff will provide general OGM updates, forecast remaining County FY25 grant programs, cover the special topic, and open up for questions. OGM is seeking feedback on special topics that community members would like covered. We have currently exhausted the list of topics already requested. Recordings and slide decks for all past OGM Forum events will continue to be posted on the OGM About Us website.
- 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 |
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SBA Empower to Grow (E2G) Program: Applications due April 28, 2025. Local small businesses and related nonprofits in good standing in manufacturing are eligible to apply for assistance from the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Projects should innovate workforce development or provide training in key industries including energy, aluminum, steel, digital, and automotive. Applicants must be in an eligible HUBZone. $1,148,658 is available. There is no matching requirement.
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MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant (Fall Planting): Applications due July 15, 2025. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Urban Tree Grant Program (UTP) is accepting applications for tree planting efforts in communities impacted by transportation projects. These grants are offered in partnership with the Maryland Urban and Community Forest Committee (MUCFC). A wide range of government, nonprofit, educational, and community groups are eligible to apply. The maximum grant is $5,000. Applications must be approved by the County Forestry Board before the application deadline for submissions to be accepted.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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