With 25,000 fewer jobs throughout Montgomery County than there were in September of 2019, the County Council is seeking ways to jump start the economy. “It’s really a breathtaking statistic,”… Read More
136 nonprofits, faith organizations and houses of worship in Montgomery County were awarded $900,000 in security grants in an effort to deter hate crimes. The funding can go toward security… Read More
The county has opened applications for its security grant program for faith organizations and nonprofits. The announcement comes Wednesday amid recent attacks in Israel. “I can’t even think of other… Read More
A county council staffer was put on administrative leave following an investigation into allegations that the employee “inappropriately charged” more than $11,000 in reservations for county athletic fields to a… Read More
Ninety-one religious facilities and nonprofits in Montgomery County will receive $800,000 to address security needs as officials say hate/bias incidents persist. The money will go to facilities that have experienced… Read More
More than $116,000 has been distributed to families affected by the November explosion and fire in Gaithersburg that displaced and hospitalized residents. The fund is anticipated to close by the… Read More
As of Tuesday, Montgomery County has distributed $28.6 million of its $59 million in COVID-19 rent relief funding from the U.S. Treasury Department.The County Health and Human Services (DHHS) staff… Read More
More than 5,800 households in Montgomery County received rental assistance so far during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders shared during a press conference Thursday. $32 million has been distributed and Phase… Read More
Friday is the deadline for Montgomery County nonprofits to apply for a grant from the County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). The grant program is open to nonprofits with a mission… Read More