Grant Program Forecast
The Grant Program Forecast provides an estimated schedule of known, upcoming Montgomery County Government grant programs so that stakeholders can better predict and prepare for applicable funding opportunities. The Grant Program Forecast is a living document and subject to change. The Office of Grants Management (OGM) will review and, if necessary, update the Grant Program Forecast on a weekly basis as program details and resources become available, changes occur, and/or new grant programs are added to the schedule.
Last Reviewed: April 8, 2026
Last Updated: April 8, 2026
April 2026
- FY26 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction (FUODR) Grant Program: (Anticipated launch in April 2026) The Department of Health and Human Services has allocated $100,000 of Opioid Abatement Funds for a grants program that aims to reduce the number of persons using, overdosing and dying from the use of fentanyl in Montgomery County, MD. HHS anticipates making 1-2 awards with a $50,000 minimum and $100,000 maximum.
- FY26 Youth First: Evidence-Based Prevention Grant Program: (Anticipated launch in April 2026; Grant term estimated to begin in June of 2026) The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals from qualified providers to implement a comprehensive evidence-based prevention curriculum for students in grades 4 through 6. This initiative aims to equip students with the social-emotional skills and decision-making tools necessary to navigate transitions, resist peer pressure, and prevent substance use and high-risk behaviors. HHS will provide one nonprofit organization with between $100,000 and $150,000 to deliver a curriculum that focuses on the developmental needs of upper elementary and lower middle school students.
- FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants: (Anticipated launch in April 2026) This program will solicit applications from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking to implement capital projects that help provide access to resources, direct services, historical preservation, cultural enrichment, and/or other benefits to Montgomery County residents. The application structure and requirements will not change significantly from the FY26 CSCG Grant Program with Stage One expected launch immediately after the State of Maryland FY27 budget is passed.
May 2026
- Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Grant Program: (Tentative Depending on Commission Schedule). Bill 4-24 “Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission – Established,” allows a portion of cannabis tax revenue to be directed to Montgomery County communities most harmed by the so-called War On Drugs. Through this grant program the County will support community-based initiatives intended to benefit low-income communities and that serve disproportionately impacted areas of the County. Total awards are estimated at $1 million. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is supporting the commission as they develop this grant program. Visit the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission website for more information on the Commission, to track its progress in shaping this Grant Program, minutes of past meetings, and information on forthcoming meetings.
Summer 2026
- FY27 Community Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Initiatives Grants Program: (Anticipated launch during Summer 2026) The department of Health and Human Services will solicit grant applications that will be awarded from Juul and Altria settlement funds to support youth programming initiatives focused on vaping cessation, mental health, and substance use prevention. While changes may be made in FY26, see the FY25 Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Grants Program application page for information on last year’s competition.
To Be Scheduled
- FY26 Community Projects Fund Administration Grant Program: (Anticipated launch TBD) The goal of this grant program is to compete out to a nonprofit provider the administration of the Community Project Fund pool of resources. The award winner will also be responsible for providing coaching, mentoring, and sustained technical assistance to small, emerging, and volunteer led nonprofit applicants and award winners for this pool of resources. $1.2 million is available for this grant program and OGM anticipates making a single award to one partner.