General Information on Council Grants
The Montgomery County Council believes that a strong partnership with nonprofit organizations is critical to meeting County objectives and the needs of our residents.
Through a formal annual application process the Council accepts funding requests from nonprofit organizations that provide services in Montgomery County to County residents. A community Grants Advisory Group appointed by the County Council assists in the review process through evaluations of proposals. The Council makes decisions on the funding of proposals as part of its actions on the County Operating Budget.
The Council accepts applications for programs and projects that advance the County's services, goals, and objectives, including, but not limited to the following areas: community development, economic development, education, health and human services, and recreation.
For FY2016, the County Council and County Executive will be using a new online application submission process. You may access the application at www.montgomerycounty.fluidreview.com
For FY 2016, all Council and County Executive Grant applications must be submitted through the Online Grants Portal.
For more information on County Executive Community Grants please see: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/government/grants.html
Timetable (exact dates vary slightly each year, check back for exact dates):
| On or about November 17th | Fiscal Year 2016 Council Grants Application |
| 4pm Tuesday Jan 13, 2015 | Deadline for FY16 applications. |
| February-March | Grants Advisory Group Review and Evaluation of Applications |
| Late April | Grants Advisory Group issues report. |
| Late May | County Council makes funding decisions on grants as part of County Operating Budget. Proposals selected for funding are effective July 1. |
Funds become available approximately 60-120 days after July 1, after execution of a required contract with Montgomery County Government. The grant application provides further details.
For additional information:
Joan Schaffer, Council Grants Manager
Council.Grants@montgomerycountymd.gov
240 -777-7935
Other Montgomery County Government Grant Programs For Community Non-Profits.
Montgomery County Council, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville MD 20850
Phone: (240) 777-7900 (voice) • (240) 777-7888 (fax) • (MD Relay) Dial 711 or 800-201-7165
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