Grants & Funding

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a forgivable loan program to help very small businesses, such as child care programs, with much needed financial support during these unprecedented times. From February 24 to March 10, 2021, only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for a PPP loan. This exclusive application period allows participating lenders to focus on serving very small businesses, such as family child care (FCC) educators and early care and education (ECE) programs.

Learn more about PPP loans by exploring the resources below.

The Biden-Harris Administration statement issued on February 22, 2021, provides details on changes to PPP to increase lending opportunities for small businesses to further promote equitable access to relief. The statement includes information on the exclusive application period for PPP to help very small businesses, such as FCC educators and ECE programs. Here’s a link to the statement for more details: Changes to PPP To Further Promote Equitable Access to Relief.

For more information about PPP and other financial business supports, please visit the Office of Child Care’s (OCC) webpage: Early Care and Education Providers: Taking Advantage of the New Small Business Administration Loan and Grant Programs, which includes the following information:

• Two national webinar videos to help you understand and access PPP—one video for FCC educators and one video for ECE programs
• Several resources for small businesses to help FCC educators and ECE programs learn more about PPP and navigate the challenges created by the pandemic.

Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program are due no later than March 31, 2021, for all businesses, but program funding may run out before then.

Impact 100 DC
Impact100 DC will consider grant applications from nonprofits in the District of Columbia, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Fairfax, and Arlington Counties, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church in five focus areas: (1) Arts & Culture; (2) Education; (3) Family; (4) Health & Wellness; and (5) Environment. It will award a single grant of $103,000 to the organization voted upon by its membership, with priority given to transformational projects that address disparate outcomes resulting from structural racism. The grant recipient will be announced in September 2021. Click here to apply.

The Venable Foundation
The Venable Foundation provides funding for place-based organizations and initiatives, meaning that organizations must be based in or impacting regions where Venable has major offices. Venable is accepting proposals for its 2021 grant cycles. Application deadlines are February 1, June 1 and September 1. For more information on priorities, eligibility and how to apply.

Call for Submissions: New Profit’s Civic Lab
$800,000 Investment in 8 Nonpartisan Democracy Organizations. Click here for more info.

City of Rockville: Community Empowerment Matching Grant 
Community Empowerment Grants help neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the overall health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call “home.” The City of Rockville offers these grants to neighbors and organizations who are willing to match funding through cash, in-kind donation and volunteer hours. Applications are due February 5, 2021.

FY 2022 Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program
The Maryland Heritage Areas Program is currently accepting submissions for the FY 2022 grant round. Applicants are strongly encouraged to view a live or recorded webinar and to contact Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) staff with any questions.

County Neighborhood Events Matching Funds Grant Program
This program aids community groups / organizations that hold events benefitting the community in Montgomery County.

Applicants are not required to be a 501c3, but they are required to register with the County’s vendor registration system. Click here for the application.

Montgomery County Housing Initiative Fund Program  
Applications for Program funding will be accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for funding guidelines.

Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County
A number of applications for the following grants open in January 2021.
General Operating Support Grants
Project Grants for Organizations
Artists & Scholars Project Grants

NFL Foundation Grassroots Program RFP
The program offers matching grants up to $250,000 to build, refurbish or add amenities to multi-purpose playing fields that feature youth football programming. There is an informational meeting on January 14, 2021. RFPs are due May 31, 2021.

Federal Relief Funding Information
Nonprofits and For-profits Eligible

FROM THE U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced on January 8, that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially, only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, January 11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, January 13. The PPP will open to all participating lenders shortly thereafter. Updated PPP guidance outlining Program changes to enhance its effectiveness and accessibility was released on January 6 in accordance with the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Venues Act.

This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses through March 31, 2021, and by allowing certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan. LEARN MORE HERE.

Maryland Small Business Development Center is hosting a webinar on January 12 at 1pm. Click here to register.

Montgomery ‘Tourism Anchor Institution Grant Program’ Expanded to Impacted For-Profits and Nonprofits that Focus on Arts, Culture, Agriculture and/or Recreation
Deadline Extended to Dec. 13
Details on the Tourism Anchor Institution grant program and application information—in English and Spanish—can be found at montgomerycountymd.gov/biz-resources/covid19/.

Collaboration Council: Youth Sports Initiative (updated)
The Collaboration Council seeks Letters of Interest from organizations and qualified individuals to serve as a pre-approved pool of potential youth sports program vendors who serve Montgomery County youth. New due date: December 14.

Impact 100 DC 
In 2021, Impact 100 DC will award a grant in one of the five following focus areas:  Family, Education, Health and Welfare, Arts and Culture, and Environment. Applications open at 7 a.m. on January 27, 2021, and are due by March 12 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more here.

To see more grants and funding opportunities, please see Franca Brilliant’s presentation.

Don’t forget: The Foundation Directory online is available for use (requires a library card).

• Go to MCPL site: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/
  Go to “Guides and Research” then to “All Electronic Resources” which takes you to: https://montgomerycountymd.libguides.com/az.php
  Under “F” in the search by alphabet bar you will find Foundation Directory Online – Professional

Montgomery ‘Tourism Anchor Institution Grant Program’ Expanded to Impacted For-Profits and Nonprofits that Focus on Arts, Culture, Agriculture and/or Recreation
Deadline Extended to Dec. 13
Details on the Tourism Anchor Institution grant program and application information—in English and Spanish—can be found at montgomerycountymd.gov/biz-resources/covid19/.

Collaboration Council: Youth Sports Initiative (updated)
The Collaboration Council seeks Letters of Interest from organizations and qualified individuals to serve as a pre-approved pool of potential youth sports program vendors who serve Montgomery County youth. New due date: December 14.

Impact 100 DC 
In 2021, Impact 100 DC will award a grant in one of the five following focus areas:  Family, Education, Health and Welfare, Arts and Culture, and Environment. Applications open at 7 a.m. on January 27, 2021, and are due by March 12 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more here.

To see more grants and funding opportunities, please see Franca Brilliant’s presentation.

Don’t forget: The Foundation Directory online is available for use (requires a library card).

• Go to MCPL site: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/
  Go to “Guides and Research” then to “All Electronic Resources” which takes you to: https://montgomerycountymd.libguides.com/az.php
  Under “F” in the search by alphabet bar you will find Foundation Directory Online – Professional

City of Rockville: Human Services Nonprofit Grant
The City of Rockville’s FY22 Human Services Nonprofit Grant application is now open. One staff member from all applicant organizations must attend one of the following mandatory technical assistance sessions, held virtually:
Wednesday, December 2, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. or Thursday, December 10, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Visit the website for more information.

Collaboration Council: Youth Sports Initiative
Please contact procurement@collaborationcouncil.org for more information.

Reopen Montgomery Grant Program
Will reimburse Montgomery County businesses for expenses incurred to comply with State and County reopening requirements. Reopening requirements are established to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain public health.

County’s Tourism Anchor Institution Grants’ Available to Nonprofits that Focus on Arts, Culture, Agriculture and/or Recreation – Deadline 11/30, 5pm
The County has created a “Tourism Anchor Institution Grant Program” that will provide financial assistance to nonprofit entities that are tourist-oriented and focus on arts, culture, agriculture and/or recreation that have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 health crisis. The deadline for receiving completed applications is Monday, Nov. 30, 5pm.

Neighborhood Events Matching Funds Grant Program
To promote community engagement, encourage capacity building, networking, and stimulate the local economy. This program is administered by the five Regional Service Offices. Click here for the application.

The Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI) is excited to announce a funding opportunity for qualified Offerors to provide health and wellness educational services for Asian American communities. Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is soliciting bids for the procurement of health and wellness educational services for Asian American Communities funding opportunities that meet the criteria listed in the solicitation.  CBO and FBOs serving the Asian American community or have interest in working Asian American communities are encouraged to apply. Please see below/attached for details for this informal solicitation, or click the following link to view the solicitation posting online: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/Resources/Files/OCOO/CMTSol/1124002packet.pdf