Applications are currently being accepted for Montgomery County Recreation’s financial assistance program, Rec Assist, which provides eligible County residents with $400 per eligible family member to use toward recreation programs and activities.
#ICYMI We will begin accepting applications for 2024 Rec Assist, our financial assistance program, on Monday (Dec. 11). New in 2024, eligible applicants will receive $400 in Rec Assist placed on their account. For everything you need to know ➡️ https://t.co/m4DAOoJBcA. pic.twitter.com/EvGW2lFvHC
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) December 9, 2023
County residents who currently receive public assistance from any of these programs are eligible for Rec Assist: Care for Kids; Free and Reduced-Price Meal Services (FARMS); Housing Assistance from a Shelter; Maryland Energy Assistance; Maryland Medicaid; Montgomery County HHS Rental Assistance Program; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Supplemental Social Security Income; Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) and WIC.
Once approved, each eligible family member will receive $400 placed on their ActiveMONTGOMERY account for use. This is an increase in amount from years past. Rec Assist 2024 funds are available for use from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024. Funds are available on a first come, first served basis.
Residents may complete an application online, by mail or in person at the Montgomery County Recreation Department headquarters in Wheaton. Applications are available in English and Spanish.
Mailing address:
Montgomery County Recreation Attention Rec Assist
2425 Reedie Drive, 10th Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902
