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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Targeted and Specialized Mobility (TSM) Grant Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct transportation services in the County.  The County Council approved $800,000 for a joint capital and operating grant program with $640,000 for capital projects and $160,000 for operating projects.  At present, the County Council has made this funding available for one year so all funded activities must be implemented within 12 months.  The deadline for applications is Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Midnight.

The focus of the grant program is to provide direct services and/or support that improves the delivery of transportation related services for:

• Individuals who are disabled.
• Senior residents.
• Individuals with low or limited incomes.

Organizations are encouraged to consider and apply for support from both the FY23 TSM Capital and Operating Grant Programs:

• More information about the FY23 TSM Operating Grant Program is available by clicking on FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Operating Grant Program – Montgomery County Office of Grants Management – Grants Application Platform (smapply.org).
• More information about the FY23 TSM Capital Program is available by clicking on FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility Capital Grant Program – Montgomery County Office of Grants Management – Grants Application Platform (smapply.org).
• Information for both programs can be found by visiting https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/

Key dates for these programs are:

• Application Opens:  Monday November 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM (noon)
• MS Teams Live Virtual Information Session:  Monday December 5, 2022 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM (the hyperlink for the event and its recording will be posted on the program pages linked above)
• Application Closes:  Wednesday December 28, 2022 at Midnight

Questions about the application process can be directed to Rafael Pumarejo Murphy, Director of the Office of Grants Management, by calling 240-777-2775 or emailing rafael.murphy@montgomerycountymd.gov.

City of Rockville: Community Organization Grant
The City of Rockville provides grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to enhance the quality of life of Rockville residents. Nonprofits supporting the advancement of education, community engagement and other activities that benefit the community are welcome to apply. Applications due: December 16

Community Empowerment Matching Grant: 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 due: January 27, 23.

2022 Farm to Food Bank Program: Capacity Building Grant
Assist Montgomery County-based food producing farms purchase equipment, and/or build food production capacity and infrastructure in order to contribute to the Montgomery County Farm to Food Bank program in 2023.

TD Charitable Foundation: Non-Profit Training Resource Fund
Through this TD Charitable Foundation funded program, nonprofits can receive a grant for approved training to increase their organization’s capacity and skillset.