Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has opened applications for a new virtual learning program designed for students with long-term medical needs. The school system had a virtual academy—the Montgomery Virtual… Read More
A $750,000 grant program is accepting proposals for projects to improve water quality in the county. The county’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offers the Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program… 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
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Rent Relief Program will close applications Friday. Tenants have through midnight on Friday to apply, County Executive Marc Elrich said during a media briefing Thursday. The program… Read More
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced Friday a new Public Health Workforce Development Internship Program that provides 13-week paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students. The program provides remote,… Read More
First-time homebuyers in Montgomery County can apply for down payment assistance programs. This is part of an ongoing effort to tackle “severe” housing costs, according to a release from the… Read More
Montgomery County councilmembers and officials discussed ideas for an updated Community Engagement Officer (CEO) program as well as mental health supports in schools during a joint council committee meeting Wednesday. … Read More
Montgomery County leaders announced a grant program for small businesses that have suffered revenue loss due to Purple Line Light Rail construction. “For those of us who live, work and… Read More
The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and M&T Bank are partnering on a new 10-week accelerator program that aims to help small businesses flourish. The program will allow new… Read More
Montgomery County leaders are developing a COVID-19 test-to-stay program for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) with a goal to reduce quarantines, County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard explained… 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
The Paddington Square Apartments complex in Silver Spring is the site of Montgomery County’s first community solar panel project, leaders announced at the residences Tuesday. The 286 kilowatts of solar… Read More