Council Grants

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.

Timetable (exact dates vary slightly each year):

On or about December 15	Council Grant application available on Council web site
January 17, 2013	Deadline for 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:

Peggy Fitzgerald-Bare, Council Grants Manager
Council.Grants@montgomerycountymd.gov
240-777-7924