The Fight Against Childhood Cancer
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
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Nonprofits Struggling Due to Decreasing Donations, Grants
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 Receives Grant To Collect Stories, Inspire Conservation
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
2 Local Organizations Receive Grants Designed to End Child Poverty
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
Police to Provide High-Visibility Patrol in Oct. 7 Safety Efforts
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 Awards Grants to Community Organizations
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
Community Groups Awarded Grants to Expand Gardening Programs
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
County Awards Funds to Fight Childhood Hunger
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 Organizations Get Security Grant Funding to Deter Hate Crimes
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
County Offers Grants to Childcare Providers
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
County Opens Security Grant Applications for Houses of Worship, Nonprofits
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
Governor Moore Announces $100 Million in Grants for Outdoors and Recreation
Gov. Wes Moore announced more than $100 million in local grants to expand access to outdoor space and recreation on Monday. The grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources… Read More