Advocacy

Have you been discouraged from applying for government contracts by the lack of a guaranteed reimbursement rate for indirect costs? Expenses for fundamental needs like rent, utilities, accounting, and personnel costs are all defined as indirect costs. Unfortunately — as you likely know — many organizations with State-funded grants or contracts receive limited or no reimbursement for these critical expenses. Federal “Uniform Guidance” ensuring repayment for at minimum 10% of operating costs has been in place since 2014.

This year, I sponsored and unanimously passed Senate Bill 1045 replicating these federal standards in Maryland. In 2019, I will sponsor legislation that will apply this law retroactively to multi-year grants or contracts in place prior to October 1, 2018. When Maryland organizations receive fair repayment, it increases the long-term health of the nonprofit sector. Click here for more information.

As part of the County Executive leadership transition, Marc Elrich (County Executive-Elect) has created a transition team that will work toward the goals championed during his campaign. His team is holding “listening sessions” that will allow residents and stakeholders of the County an opportunity to have their voices heard. There is also an opportunity to submit comments online.

The County Executive-Elect’s initial goals are outlined by his Priority Outcomes and Key Indicators which are the “starting point for shared work to make life in our county better in measurable ways.” The transition team will also be tasked with creating the initial drafts of “strategic plans to make progress on each Key Indicator over the next five years.”

Listening Sessions/Public Forums 

Saturday, December 1, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd, Takoma Park

Tuesday, December 11, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Poolesville High School, 17501 W Willard Rd, Poolesville

The Community Services Grants Program provides nonprofits with one-time grants up to $10,000, to support health and human service projects that promote a safe, healthy, and self-sufficient community. The program provides reimbursement to funded organizations for approved equipment and other capital purchases.

DHHS is accepting applications until Monday, December 10, 2018 at 3pm. Application materials are available here.

A Pre-Submission meeting will be held today, Monday, November 26, 2018 from 4 to 5pm. 

Pre-Submission Meeting
Monday, November 26 at 4pm
DHHS
401 Hungerford Drive, Conf. Room 1A/1B
Rockville, MD 20850

The purpose of this meeting is to answer questions about the program and application. Attendance is not mandatory. If possible let the DHHS Office of the Chief Operating Officer know if you will be attending. Attendees will be allowed to attend without prior notification.

Nonprofit Montgomery is part of The Community Roundtable initiative which is co-convened by: Primary Care Coalition, WorkSource Montgomery, Montgomery County Food Council, and Nonprofit Montgomery.

Over the last 18 months we have convened four community roundtable meetings and engaged nearly 100 nonprofit and community leaders to discuss priorities for creating a more collaborative nonprofit sector. With the input gained during these convenings we have developed a vision statement for how the local government and nonprofit sector can continue to partner effectively to meet the needs of our rapidly changing community.

The Community Roundtable encourages nonprofits to sign on and endorse this vision, which highlights the need for joint projects that improve the lives of Montgomery County residents through effective collaborations among nonprofits and government agencies to achieve social and economic equity, prosperity, and healthy ecosystems.