The Office of Grants Management is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Nonprofit Technical Assistance and Management Support (NTAMS) Grant Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct services to or advocacy for underserved communities in the County. Both the County Executive’s FY23 Recommended Budget and the County Council’s FY23 Approved Budget (Resolution 19-1285) provide $750,000 to strengthen the County’s nonprofit community with a prioritization on organizations based in underserved communities. These grants will provide unrestricted funds for enhancing an organization’s core capacity, infrastructure, and support functions that result in improved overall performance of an organization and its programs. FY23 NTAMS award amounts will vary with a minimum award of $5,000 and a maximum award amount of $75,000. At present, the County Council has made this funding available for one year so all funded activities must be implemented within 12 months and all grant agreements must be finalized by June 30, 2023. Organizations are encouraged to submit multi-year funding proposals of up to two (2) years but funding beyond the first 12 month period will be contingent on both satisfactory program performance and future Council appropriations.
Key dates for this program are:
- Application Opens: Tuesday February 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM
- MS Teams Live Virtual Information Session: Friday February 17, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM (Click here view the event recording through your web browser.)
- Application Closes: Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Program Downloads:
- Click here to download the full FY23 NTAMS Grant Program Details document in .pdf format. February 21 UPDATES: a) request cap increased from $50,000 to $75,000 and b) Deadline on Page 6 corrected.
- Click here to download the February 17 Information Session slide deck.
- Click here to download the FY23 Budget Resolution which includes the FY23 Non-Competitive Contract Award List (starting on page 38 of pdf). Given the high interest in this program and the limited funding available, organizations with over $100,000 in Non-Competitive Contracts are unlikely to be competitive.
- Click here to download a list of Frequently Asked Questions related to the NTAMS grant program. These questions include those asked during the February 17, 2023 Information Session. Repeated questions have been consolidated. March 07 UPDATES: 2) correction on one question and b) additional FAQs added.
The goal of this program is to support and strengthen the core capabilities of nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County by providing management grants as unrestricted funds.
Priority in awarding funds will go to organizations based in underserved communities. This program uses the same definition of underserved communities as the January 20, 2021 Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The term “underserved communities” refers to populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life such as Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.
Within their proposal, applicants must outline their plan to use the requested grant resources and how the proposed activities will help the organization achieve its mission and serve their target community. Grants provided under this program will be up to a maximum of two (2) years only and proposals should not assume continued County support for these activities in future fiscal years. The range of activities allowed under this grant are intentionally very flexible. Applicants will need to justify how the use of these unrestricted funds will serve the organization and their target communities. Organizations may only submit one application. Requesting both operating and capital funds within the same application is encouraged. Capital requests are limited to $10,000 with overall requests limited to $75,000.
Priority in awarding funding will be given to nonprofit organizations that:
- Are based in underserved communities within Montgomery County;
- Have a mission focused on providing services, advocacy, or other support to these communities;
- Provide unique services, advocacy, or other support to that community that is not provided by another organization;
- Provide technically, culturally, and/or linguistically proficient services to their target community; and
- Demonstrate the ability, or the potential, to have a broad base of impact in the target communities.
The Office of Grants Management will seek proposals from organizations that:
- Exhibit cultural proficiency;
- Are inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community members; and
- Use a racial equity lens in providing services.
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
- The organization must be a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status organization or a collaboration between two or more organizations with this status;
- The organization must be currently registered and in Good Standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT);
- The organization’s principal place of business must be located in Montgomery County; if a national or regional organization, it must have a location in Montgomery County through which it provides related services;
- All activities and expenditures under this grant program must be provided in Montgomery County; and
- Current Montgomery County contract or grant award winners must be current on all reporting obligations for other awards and those reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of their awards.
Applicants should directly address the priority areas and criteria above in their proposal. Applying organizations need a nonprofit designation to apply and all proposed services must take place within Montgomery County. Organizations can apply independently or in collaboration with other groups. County funding cannot be used to supplant other funding for already planned services. The full details, eligibility requirements, and other criteria can be found in the Program Details document that is downloadable above.
A virtual information session on the grant program will be held via an MS Teams Live event on Friday February 17, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. The event will be recorded and posted for applicants who miss the event or who wish to review it again. A link to the live and recorded event can be found above.
The application will consist of a:
- Program Summary – Organization mission and contact information
- Strategy Narrative – Series of narrative questions detailing the proposed program
- Program Budget – Details of the implementation costs of the proposed program
- Budget Narrative/Justification – Brief explanation of the Program Budget
- Program Work Plan/Timeline – the proposed program implementation schedule
- Performance Plan – Outline of metrics to be collected, targets for each metric, and the data collection method for each metric as well as any qualitative evaluation methods
- Supporting Documents – Upload of background documents supporting proposal
- Application Certification, Acknowledgments, and Assurances – Confirmation of ethics considerations, legal terms, and the authenticity of the application
Grant applications will be reviewed by an independent committee organized by the Office of Grants Management made up of neutral, qualified individuals from Montgomery County Government selected for their experiences in the grant program’s subject area, grants administration, or project management. The panel members will review and score applicant proposals on a 100-point scale based on the criteria and priorities established in the Program Details document with cumulative ranking determining the final awards.
In addition to submitting this application, organizations should also do the following:
- Register and create a profile on this platform for each team member who will be working on your application. Click on the green "Register" button in the top right corner to get started.
- Verify that your organization is registered with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT). Click here to go to the SDAT Business Express site to confirm. Even if your organization is registered in another jurisdiction, you must be registered with SDAT for Montgomery County to finalize an award with your organization.
- If your organization is not in Good Standing with SDAT, take the necessary steps to get back into Good Standing. SDAT will advise what steps are required. Montgomery County cannot finalize an award with you or organization if you are not in Good Standing. Your application for a grant could be disqualified if you are not in Good Standing.
- Register with the Montgomery County Central Vendor Registration System (CVRS) by clicking here . If you or your organization receives an award from the County then you will need to be registered with CVRS to receive payments.
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.
FY23 Nonprofit Technical Assistance and Management Support (NTAMS) Grant Program
The Office of Grants Management is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Nonprofit Technical Assistance and Management Support (NTAMS) Grant Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct services to or advocacy for underserved communities in the County. Both the County Executive’s FY23 Recommended Budget and the County Council’s FY23 Approved Budget (Resolution 19-1285) provide $750,000 to strengthen the County’s nonprofit community with a prioritization on organizations based in underserved communities. These grants will provide unrestricted funds for enhancing an organization’s core capacity, infrastructure, and support functions that result in improved overall performance of an organization and its programs. FY23 NTAMS award amounts will vary with a minimum award of $5,000 and a maximum award amount of $75,000. At present, the County Council has made this funding available for one year so all funded activities must be implemented within 12 months and all grant agreements must be finalized by June 30, 2023. Organizations are encouraged to submit multi-year funding proposals of up to two (2) years but funding beyond the first 12 month period will be contingent on both satisfactory program performance and future Council appropriations.
Key dates for this program are:
- Application Opens: Tuesday February 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM
- MS Teams Live Virtual Information Session: Friday February 17, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM (Click here view the event recording through your web browser.)
- Application Closes: Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Program Downloads:
- Click here to download the full FY23 NTAMS Grant Program Details document in .pdf format. February 21 UPDATES: a) request cap increased from $50,000 to $75,000 and b) Deadline on Page 6 corrected.
- Click here to download the February 17 Information Session slide deck.
- Click here to download the FY23 Budget Resolution which includes the FY23 Non-Competitive Contract Award List (starting on page 38 of pdf). Given the high interest in this program and the limited funding available, organizations with over $100,000 in Non-Competitive Contracts are unlikely to be competitive.
- Click here to download a list of Frequently Asked Questions related to the NTAMS grant program. These questions include those asked during the February 17, 2023 Information Session. Repeated questions have been consolidated. March 07 UPDATES: 2) correction on one question and b) additional FAQs added.
The goal of this program is to support and strengthen the core capabilities of nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County by providing management grants as unrestricted funds.
Priority in awarding funds will go to organizations based in underserved communities. This program uses the same definition of underserved communities as the January 20, 2021 Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. The term “underserved communities” refers to populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life such as Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.
Within their proposal, applicants must outline their plan to use the requested grant resources and how the proposed activities will help the organization achieve its mission and serve their target community. Grants provided under this program will be up to a maximum of two (2) years only and proposals should not assume continued County support for these activities in future fiscal years. The range of activities allowed under this grant are intentionally very flexible. Applicants will need to justify how the use of these unrestricted funds will serve the organization and their target communities. Organizations may only submit one application. Requesting both operating and capital funds within the same application is encouraged. Capital requests are limited to $10,000 with overall requests limited to $75,000.
Priority in awarding funding will be given to nonprofit organizations that:
- Are based in underserved communities within Montgomery County;
- Have a mission focused on providing services, advocacy, or other support to these communities;
- Provide unique services, advocacy, or other support to that community that is not provided by another organization;
- Provide technically, culturally, and/or linguistically proficient services to their target community; and
- Demonstrate the ability, or the potential, to have a broad base of impact in the target communities.
The Office of Grants Management will seek proposals from organizations that:
- Exhibit cultural proficiency;
- Are inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community members; and
- Use a racial equity lens in providing services.
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
- The organization must be a Federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status organization or a collaboration between two or more organizations with this status;
- The organization must be currently registered and in Good Standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT);
- The organization’s principal place of business must be located in Montgomery County; if a national or regional organization, it must have a location in Montgomery County through which it provides related services;
- All activities and expenditures under this grant program must be provided in Montgomery County; and
- Current Montgomery County contract or grant award winners must be current on all reporting obligations for other awards and those reports must reflect substantial progress towards the goals of their awards.
Applicants should directly address the priority areas and criteria above in their proposal. Applying organizations need a nonprofit designation to apply and all proposed services must take place within Montgomery County. Organizations can apply independently or in collaboration with other groups. County funding cannot be used to supplant other funding for already planned services. The full details, eligibility requirements, and other criteria can be found in the Program Details document that is downloadable above.
A virtual information session on the grant program will be held via an MS Teams Live event on Friday February 17, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. The event will be recorded and posted for applicants who miss the event or who wish to review it again. A link to the live and recorded event can be found above.
The application will consist of a:
- Program Summary – Organization mission and contact information
- Strategy Narrative – Series of narrative questions detailing the proposed program
- Program Budget – Details of the implementation costs of the proposed program
- Budget Narrative/Justification – Brief explanation of the Program Budget
- Program Work Plan/Timeline – the proposed program implementation schedule
- Performance Plan – Outline of metrics to be collected, targets for each metric, and the data collection method for each metric as well as any qualitative evaluation methods
- Supporting Documents – Upload of background documents supporting proposal
- Application Certification, Acknowledgments, and Assurances – Confirmation of ethics considerations, legal terms, and the authenticity of the application
Grant applications will be reviewed by an independent committee organized by the Office of Grants Management made up of neutral, qualified individuals from Montgomery County Government selected for their experiences in the grant program’s subject area, grants administration, or project management. The panel members will review and score applicant proposals on a 100-point scale based on the criteria and priorities established in the Program Details document with cumulative ranking determining the final awards.
In addition to submitting this application, organizations should also do the following:
- Register and create a profile on this platform for each team member who will be working on your application. Click on the green "Register" button in the top right corner to get started.
- Verify that your organization is registered with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT). Click here to go to the SDAT Business Express site to confirm. Even if your organization is registered in another jurisdiction, you must be registered with SDAT for Montgomery County to finalize an award with your organization.
- If your organization is not in Good Standing with SDAT, take the necessary steps to get back into Good Standing. SDAT will advise what steps are required. Montgomery County cannot finalize an award with you or organization if you are not in Good Standing. Your application for a grant could be disqualified if you are not in Good Standing.
- Register with the Montgomery County Central Vendor Registration System (CVRS) by clicking here . If you or your organization receives an award from the County then you will need to be registered with CVRS to receive payments.
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.