Federal grant funding changes have barely affected Montgomery County so far, but council members say they expect hard times ahead. “It is only now mildly drizzling. We know that a… Read More
Montgomery County continues to award grants designed to reduce office vacancies and rebuild the county economy as the office vacancy rate continues to climb. The office vacancy rate in Montgomery… Read More
Childhood cancer impacts thousands of children in the United States each year. While cancer in a child is rare compared to adults, the disease can strike, and cause unspeakable heartbreak… Read More
There are 7,242 nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, and many of them are currently trying to make do with decreasing incomes as they face an economic future that is expected… Read More
Nature Forward in Chevy Chase was awarded $50,000 by the federal government to collect stories from local underrepresented communities living along area waterways within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The group… Read More
Two area organizations were awarded grants from Maryland’s Engaging Neighborhoods, Organization, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) initiative that are designed to address child poverty. CHEER – Community Health and Empowerment… Read More
Assistant County Police Chief Willie Parker-Loan said law enforcement is aware of the significance of Oct. 7 and police will provide high-visibility patrol as a deterrent to violent acts. “The… Read More
Purple Line Transit Partners, the private sector partner with Maryland on the Purple Line, awarded six community organizations to receive Beyond the Rail Grants. Those receiving grants are: Outdoor Classroom… Read More
Montgomery County awarded a total of $200,000 to seven community organizations to increase initiatives that expand food production, access to gardening and small-scale farming. The county’s Resident and Community Food… Read More
16 local organizations that work to end childhood hunger were awarded grants to create or expand strategies that address food insecurity. The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience and… 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
Montgomery County launched its EquiCare Subsidy Seats, providing $1 million for access to childcare for those with low incomes. The county’s Early Childhood Services, which is part of the Department… Read More