Notice: The FY23 Place Based Management Grant Program is now closed.
FY23 Place Based Management Grant Program Award List
- Fenton Village, Inc. - $150,000
- Rockville Economic Development, Inc. - $100,000
- Montgomery Housing Partnership, Inc. - $125,000
- Old Takoma Business Association, Inc - $25,000
The Montgomery County Office of Grants Management and the Community Engagement Cluster (CEC) soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Place Based Management (PBM) Grants Program from qualified organizations providing direct services that support economic growth and revitalization strategies and services across the County’s urban corridors. At present, the County Council has made up to $400,000 in funding available for one year so all funded activities must be implemented within 12 months. At least $200,000 must be awarded to programs serving the Silver Spring Regional Services Center area. These approved amounts are reflected in the FY23 Operating Budget in Resolution 19-1290 on May 26, 2022.
Key dates for this program are:
- Application Opens: Monday January 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM
- MS Teams Live Virtual Information Session: Friday January 13, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM (Click here to participate in the event or view its recording through your web browser, no registration is required.) Click here to download the responses to the questions raised during the the Teams Live Event.
- Application Closes: Thursday February 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Click here to download the full FY23 Place Based Management Grant Program Details document in .pdf format. UPDATED January 11, 2023:
- Program Details document now includes the link to the MS Teams Live Information Session and its recording.
- Priorities and Eligibility sections have also been updated.
The focus of the grant program is to provide Place Based Management strategies and activities by developing programs and services aligned with the Main Street Approach developed by the National Main Street Center. Click here for more information on the Main Street Approach and the National Main Street Center.
Specifically, applicants will work to:
- Assist business districts and commercial areas with the retention, expansion, and attraction of neighborhood-serving retail stores and other small businesses; and
- Unify and strengthen the commercial corridor through events, promotion, marketing, maintenance, and diverse stakeholder engagements.
The Main Street Approach was developed by the National Main Street Center in 1980 to assist commercial revitalization efforts nationwide. The approach consists of four points which work together to build a sustainable and complete community revitalization effort in the following areas:
- Organization of commercial revitalization efforts (e.g., developing and sustaining financial and volunteer resources);
- Promotion of neighborhood commercial districts (e.g., branding campaigns and special events) and individual businesses operating therein;
- Designs affecting the physical environment of the commercial District (e.g., clean teams and streetscape improvements) and the appearance of business storefronts and interiors;
- Economic vitality including business retention, recruitment, and expansion.
Priority in awarding funding will be given to applicants that demonstrate:
- Broad-based community support for the commercial district revitalization process, with strong support from both the public and private sectors;
- Well defined vision and mission statements relevant to community conditions, equity principles, and the local Main Street program's organizational stage;
- A comprehensive project implementation plan, including a stakeholder engagement plan;
- An adequate operating budget to support immediate implementation with indication towards future sustainability funding;
- An operational board;
- UPDATED: A comprehensive project implementation plan, including plans for engaging stakeholders and coordinating efforts with the County; and
- Committees staffed by volunteers that align with the Main Street Four Point Approach.
The Office of Grants Management will seek proposals from organizations that demonstrate some of the following:
- Exhibit cultural proficiency;
- Are inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community members; and
- Use a racial equity lens in providing services.
Applicants are required track the following metrics as part of their project, if awarded, and must provide a plan to track the following metrics within the Performance Plan portion of their application:
- Dollars reinvested;
- Buildings rehabilitated;
- Net gain in jobs; and
- Net gain in businesses.
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 January 13, 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
- Program 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 Place Based Management (PBM) Grants Program
Notice: The FY23 Place Based Management Grant Program is now closed.
FY23 Place Based Management Grant Program Award List
- Fenton Village, Inc. - $150,000
- Rockville Economic Development, Inc. - $100,000
- Montgomery Housing Partnership, Inc. - $125,000
- Old Takoma Business Association, Inc - $25,000
The Montgomery County Office of Grants Management and the Community Engagement Cluster (CEC) soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Place Based Management (PBM) Grants Program from qualified organizations providing direct services that support economic growth and revitalization strategies and services across the County’s urban corridors. At present, the County Council has made up to $400,000 in funding available for one year so all funded activities must be implemented within 12 months. At least $200,000 must be awarded to programs serving the Silver Spring Regional Services Center area. These approved amounts are reflected in the FY23 Operating Budget in Resolution 19-1290 on May 26, 2022.
Key dates for this program are:
- Application Opens: Monday January 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM
- MS Teams Live Virtual Information Session: Friday January 13, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM (Click here to participate in the event or view its recording through your web browser, no registration is required.) Click here to download the responses to the questions raised during the the Teams Live Event.
- Application Closes: Thursday February 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Click here to download the full FY23 Place Based Management Grant Program Details document in .pdf format. UPDATED January 11, 2023:
- Program Details document now includes the link to the MS Teams Live Information Session and its recording.
- Priorities and Eligibility sections have also been updated.
The focus of the grant program is to provide Place Based Management strategies and activities by developing programs and services aligned with the Main Street Approach developed by the National Main Street Center. Click here for more information on the Main Street Approach and the National Main Street Center.
Specifically, applicants will work to:
- Assist business districts and commercial areas with the retention, expansion, and attraction of neighborhood-serving retail stores and other small businesses; and
- Unify and strengthen the commercial corridor through events, promotion, marketing, maintenance, and diverse stakeholder engagements.
The Main Street Approach was developed by the National Main Street Center in 1980 to assist commercial revitalization efforts nationwide. The approach consists of four points which work together to build a sustainable and complete community revitalization effort in the following areas:
- Organization of commercial revitalization efforts (e.g., developing and sustaining financial and volunteer resources);
- Promotion of neighborhood commercial districts (e.g., branding campaigns and special events) and individual businesses operating therein;
- Designs affecting the physical environment of the commercial District (e.g., clean teams and streetscape improvements) and the appearance of business storefronts and interiors;
- Economic vitality including business retention, recruitment, and expansion.
Priority in awarding funding will be given to applicants that demonstrate:
- Broad-based community support for the commercial district revitalization process, with strong support from both the public and private sectors;
- Well defined vision and mission statements relevant to community conditions, equity principles, and the local Main Street program's organizational stage;
- A comprehensive project implementation plan, including a stakeholder engagement plan;
- An adequate operating budget to support immediate implementation with indication towards future sustainability funding;
- An operational board;
- UPDATED: A comprehensive project implementation plan, including plans for engaging stakeholders and coordinating efforts with the County; and
- Committees staffed by volunteers that align with the Main Street Four Point Approach.
The Office of Grants Management will seek proposals from organizations that demonstrate some of the following:
- Exhibit cultural proficiency;
- Are inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community members; and
- Use a racial equity lens in providing services.
Applicants are required track the following metrics as part of their project, if awarded, and must provide a plan to track the following metrics within the Performance Plan portion of their application:
- Dollars reinvested;
- Buildings rehabilitated;
- Net gain in jobs; and
- Net gain in businesses.
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 January 13, 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
- Program 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.