The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Grants Management are soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Strengthening Support to Migrant and Asylum-Seeking Residents (SSMASR) Grant Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct service delivery to new migrant and asylum-seeking populations in the County (hereby referenced as “migrants”). At present, the County Council has made up to $200,000 in funding available for one year so all funded activities must be implemented within 12 months. These approved amounts are reflected in the Special Appropriation #23-17 November 15, 2022. The minimum grant award that will be considered for any applicant is $50,000 and the maximum grant award considered will be $100,000.
Key dates for this program are:
- Application Opens: Monday April 24, 2023 at 12:00 PM
- MS Teams Live Virtual Information Session: Tuesday May 2, 2023 from 1:00-2:30 PM (click here to view a recording of the event).
- Application Closes: Monday May 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Program Documents:
- Click here to download the full FY23 SSMASR Grant Program Details document in .pdf format.
- Click here to download the slide deck from the FY23 SSMASR Grant Program Information Session on Tuesday May 2, 2023.
The goal of this program is to support and strengthen culturally and linguistically proficient services to bolster service delivery to new Montgomery County migrant populations by providing grants to small and emerging organizations.
Allowable purposes for this grant include:
- Culturally and linguistically proficient direct service delivery to migrants and their families; and
- Training for provider organizations that will strengthen the organization’s capability to respond to needs for services.
Priority in awarding funding will be given to small and emerging organizations (annual budget within $250,000-$500,000) in Montgomery County that:
- Seek to support and strengthen service delivery to migrant populations;
- Fill specific needs (refer to Funding Areas above) in the migrant communities;
- Provide culturally and linguistically proficient service delivery to migrant individuals and families;
- Submit proposals which bolster the County’s systemic response to migrants; and
- Submit proposals which have a broad base of impact in the target communities.
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:
Through innovative and creative channels, migrant households (individuals or families) will receive support in one or more of the following areas per month:
- Obtaining stable housing
- Performance Metric: 60% of clients will secure stable housing that is safe, adequate, and affordable.
- Immigration-related legal support
- Performance Metric: 80% of households will be connected with legal supports and/or services to assist with pathways to legal status
- Employment supports
- Performance Metric: 60% of households will be connected to adequate employment that allows them to meet basic needs and manage debt with minimal assistance.
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 Tuesday May 2, 2023 from 1:00-2:30 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 Ali Hoy, Outgoing Grants Program Manager of the Office of Grants Management, by calling 240-773-3384 or emailing ali.hoy@montgomerycountymd.gov.
FY23 Strengthening Support to Migrant and Asylum-Seeking Residents (SSMASR) Grant Program
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Grants Management are soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Strengthening Support to Migrant and Asylum-Seeking Residents (SSMASR) Grant Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct service delivery to new migrant and asylum-seeking populations in the County (hereby referenced as “migrants”). At present, the County Council has made up to $200,000 in funding available for one year so all funded activities must be implemented within 12 months. These approved amounts are reflected in the Special Appropriation #23-17 November 15, 2022. The minimum grant award that will be considered for any applicant is $50,000 and the maximum grant award considered will be $100,000.
Key dates for this program are:
- Application Opens: Monday April 24, 2023 at 12:00 PM
- MS Teams Live Virtual Information Session: Tuesday May 2, 2023 from 1:00-2:30 PM (click here to view a recording of the event).
- Application Closes: Monday May 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Program Documents:
- Click here to download the full FY23 SSMASR Grant Program Details document in .pdf format.
- Click here to download the slide deck from the FY23 SSMASR Grant Program Information Session on Tuesday May 2, 2023.
The goal of this program is to support and strengthen culturally and linguistically proficient services to bolster service delivery to new Montgomery County migrant populations by providing grants to small and emerging organizations.
Allowable purposes for this grant include:
- Culturally and linguistically proficient direct service delivery to migrants and their families; and
- Training for provider organizations that will strengthen the organization’s capability to respond to needs for services.
Priority in awarding funding will be given to small and emerging organizations (annual budget within $250,000-$500,000) in Montgomery County that:
- Seek to support and strengthen service delivery to migrant populations;
- Fill specific needs (refer to Funding Areas above) in the migrant communities;
- Provide culturally and linguistically proficient service delivery to migrant individuals and families;
- Submit proposals which bolster the County’s systemic response to migrants; and
- Submit proposals which have a broad base of impact in the target communities.
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:
Through innovative and creative channels, migrant households (individuals or families) will receive support in one or more of the following areas per month:
- Obtaining stable housing
- Performance Metric: 60% of clients will secure stable housing that is safe, adequate, and affordable.
- Immigration-related legal support
- Performance Metric: 80% of households will be connected with legal supports and/or services to assist with pathways to legal status
- Employment supports
- Performance Metric: 60% of households will be connected to adequate employment that allows them to meet basic needs and manage debt with minimal assistance.
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 Tuesday May 2, 2023 from 1:00-2:30 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 Ali Hoy, Outgoing Grants Program Manager of the Office of Grants Management, by calling 240-773-3384 or emailing ali.hoy@montgomerycountymd.gov.