Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, July 6. All applications must be submitted to MCEDC by 5pm, Friday, July 16, 2021. The funds will be distributed to all selected nonprofits by September 1, 2021 and the nonprofit must make use of the funds by no later than December 31, 2021.
Competitively selected grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 will be awarded to Montgomery County nonprofits whose work aligns with the state’s intent to assist community organizations that create and sustain jobs.
Click here for more information, FAQs, and grant requirements and here for the press release.
Background:
The Maryland General Assembly enacted the bipartisan RELIEF Act of 2021 this past session and the Governor signed the bill into law. Among its provisions, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) received $20 million in Maryland Recovery Now Funds to support the work of local nonprofits throughout the state.
DHCD is providing proportional funding based on population to Maryland’s local economic development organizations to distribute the grants. Accordingly, $3,475,831 has been allocated to Montgomery County for this program.