Grant Program Forecast

The Grant Program Forecast provides an estimated schedule of known, upcoming Montgomery County Government grant programs so that stakeholders can better predict and prepare for applicable funding opportunities. The Grant Program Forecast is a living document and subject to change. The Office of Grants Management (OGM) will review and, if necessary, update the Grant Program Forecast on a weekly basis as program details and resources become available, changes occur, and/or new grant programs are added to the schedule.

Last Reviewed: February 23, 2026
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

March 2026

FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program (Anticipated launch in early March 2026) The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR), in partnership with the Office of Grants Management (OGM), is soliciting grant applications for the FY 2026 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program to fund proven, scalable food gardening initiatives that measurably increase the volume of fresh, edible food available to Montgomery County residents experiencing food insecurity. $100,000 in grant funding is available. The performance period for these grant awards is anticipated to be on/about June 30, 2026 to August 31, 2027.
FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant Program – Stage Two: (Anticipated Launch in early March 2026) Multi-year grant opportunity awarding $550,000 in year-one for operating and build-out costs to establish an aggregation facility for locally produced food, with the goal of helping to meet current and future wholesale and institutional market demand for these products. The Stage One section of this application is found on the Stage One program page. Applicants selected for Stage Two will be contacted directly.
FY26 Healthy, Efficient, Electrified, Climate-Adapted Pilot (HEECAP) Homes Grants Program: (Anticipated launch in mid-March 2026) This grant program funds three improvement areas for income-eligible houses: Pre-weatherization repairs, electrification and climate resilience, continuing the pilot program that began in June 2024.
FY26 Underserved Communities Projects Grant Program Renewals (Year 3 of 3): (Anticipated launch in March 2026) Organizations with a current (FY25) UCP multi-year award will receive a Notification Letter from the Office of Grants Management informing them of this opportunity, directing them to the appropriate module, and providing detailed instructions on how to submit their proposal. Please contact OGM at [email protected] with any questions.
FY26 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction (FUODR) Grant Program: (Anticipated launch in March 2026) The Department of Health and Human Services has allocated $100,000 of Opioid Abatement Funds for a grants program that aims to reduce the number of persons using, overdosing and dying from the use of fentanyl in Montgomery County, MD. HHS anticipates making 1-2 awards with a $50,000 minimum and $100,000 maximum.
FY26 Youth First: Evidence-Based Prevention Grant Program: (Anticipated launch in March 2026; Grant term estimated to begin in June of 2026) The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals from qualified providers to implement a comprehensive evidence-based prevention curriculum for students in grades 4 through 6. This initiative aims to equip students with the social-emotional skills and decision-making tools necessary to navigate transitions, resist peer pressure, and prevent substance use and high-risk behaviors. HHS will provide one nonprofit organization with between $100,000 and $150,000 to deliver a curriculum that focuses on the developmental needs of upper elementary and lower middle school students.
Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Grant Program: (Tentative depending on Commission schedule). Bill 4-24 “Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission – Established,” allows a portion of cannabis tax revenue to be directed to Montgomery County communities most harmed by the so-called War On Drugs. Through this grant program the County will support community-based initiatives intended to benefit low-income communities and that serve disproportionately impacted areas of the County. Total awards are estimated at $1 million. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is supporting the commission as they develop this grant program.

April 2026

FY27 Light House Grant Program: (Anticipated launch in early April, pending release of the Recommended FY27 Operating Budget) The FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program will provide one umbrella (lead) organization roughly $3 million in County funds to design, implement and manage a countywide collaborative initiative to deliver comprehensive services to support socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals and families navigating challenges related to immigration status within the County. To maximize impact, applicants are expected to design, implement, and evaluate a model that accurately assesses and identifies the needs of individuals and families, organizes needed support into different tiers, and responds effectively in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner to address the complex needs of the priority population. While changes may be made in FY27, see the FY26 Lighthouse Grants Program application page for information on last year’s competition.
FY27 EquiCare - Subsidy Seats Grant Program: (Anticipated launch in early April, pending release of the Recommended FY27 Operating Budget) The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Early Childhood Services is soliciting grant applications from licensed childcare providers located in Montgomery County to cover the cost of quality childcare funding for infants and toddlers (age 6 weeks through 3 years). The grant aims to enhance the availability of high-quality infant and toddler childcare seats and address the needs of families that do not meet the eligibility criteria for current early childhood public programs.
FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants: (Anticipated launch in April 2026) This program will solicit applications from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking to implement capital projects that help provide access to resources, direct services, historical preservation, cultural enrichment, and/or other benefits to Montgomery County residents. The application structure and requirements will not change significantly from the FY26 CSCG Grant Program with Stage One expected launch immediately after the State of Maryland FY27 budget is passed.

Summer 2026

FY27 Community Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Initiatives Grants Program: (Anticipated launch during Summer 2026) The department of Health and Human Services will solicit grant applications that will be awarded from Juul and Altria settlement funds to support youth programming initiatives focused on vaping cessation, mental health, and substance use prevention. While changes may be made in FY26, see the FY25 Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Grants Program application page for information on last year’s competition.

To Be Scheduled

FY26 Community Projects Fund Administration Grant Program: (Anticipated launch TBD) The goal of this grant program is to compete out to a nonprofit provider the administration of the Community Project Fund pool of resources. The award winner will also be responsible for providing coaching, mentoring, and sustained technical assistance to small, emerging, and volunteer led nonprofit applicants and award winners for this pool of resources. $1.2 million is available for this grant program and OGM anticipates making a single award to one partner.