Grant Program Overview:
The Community Engagement Cluster and the Office of Grants Management are soliciting grant applications under the County’s FY 2024 Place-Based Management Grants Program from qualified organizations providing direct services that support economic growth and revitalization strategies and services across the County’s commercial corridors. This is a competitive grants program that does not guarantee award. A total of $400,000 will be made available to fund awards between $25,000 and $200,000 for up to 12 months. At least $200,000 must be awarded to programs serving the Silver Spring Regional Services Center area. Applicants may submit multi-year funding proposals for up to three years but funding beyond the first 12 months will be contingent on both satisfactory project performance and availability of funding. Montgomery County Government will hold a virtual Information Session on the date indicated below to allow eligible and interested applicants the chance to ask questions about the solicitation and receive guidance on how to complete the application form.
Key dates for this program are:
Program Opens for Applications: Monday, April 15, 2024 12:00 AM
MS Teams Live Online Grant Program Information Session: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 1 PM
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Program Resources:
FY24 Place-Based Management Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) document in .pdf format
Click here to view the virtual Information Session [note: you will be able to open Microsoft Teams to view the recording, but you may also select the "Watch on the web instead" option to view directly in your web browser.]
Information Session Presentation Slides
5 Steps to Prepare for Montgomery County Grants
This is a competitive grants program that does not guarantee award.
Target Population
The target populations for this grant are businesses and residents of the identified commercial corridor.
Funding Priorities
Priority in awarding funding will be given to projects which provide services or meet needs that fall under at least three of the four points of the Main Street Approach:
Economic Vitality focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
Design supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
Promotion positions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.
Organization involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.
Furthermore, applications that demonstrate the following will be prioritized for funding:
Active engagement with stakeholders, as evidenced by
- Broad-based community support for the commercial district revitalization process, with strong support from both the public and private sectors;
- Plans for coordinating efforts with the County;
- Well defined vision and mission statements relevant to community conditions, equity principles, and the project's stage as it relates to the Main Street Four Point Approach;
- An operational board AND/OR committees staffed by volunteers that align with the Main Street Four Point Approach.
An adequate operating budget to support immediate implementation with indication towards future sustainability in funding;
A comprehensive project implementation plan;
A detailed plan to hire adequate staffing to meet project implementation needs.
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.
The application will consist of the following Tasks:
Applicant Information – Organization mission, contact information, background documents and optional demographics (Reusable Task)
Applicant Background - Optional demographic and organization size questions (Reusable Task)
Project Strategy – Series of narrative questions detailing the proposed project
Project Budget and Budget Narrative – Explanation of proposed project costs
Project Staffing Plan - Proposed allocation, Level of Effort and qualifications of staff required to successfully implement the project
Project Work Plan/Timeline – Proposed project implementation schedule
Performance Plan – Outline of metrics to be collected and targets for each metric
Supporting Documents – Optional upload of background documents supporting your proposal
Application Certification, Acknowledgments, and Assurances – Confirmation of ethics considerations, legal terms, and the authenticity of the application
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.
OGM now REQUIRES that all applicants already be registered with CVRS by each application deadline. 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 the Office of Grants Management, by calling 240-773-3344 or emailing grants@montgomerycountymd.gov.
FY24 Place-Based Management Grants Program
Grant Program Overview:
The Community Engagement Cluster and the Office of Grants Management are soliciting grant applications under the County’s FY 2024 Place-Based Management Grants Program from qualified organizations providing direct services that support economic growth and revitalization strategies and services across the County’s commercial corridors. This is a competitive grants program that does not guarantee award. A total of $400,000 will be made available to fund awards between $25,000 and $200,000 for up to 12 months. At least $200,000 must be awarded to programs serving the Silver Spring Regional Services Center area. Applicants may submit multi-year funding proposals for up to three years but funding beyond the first 12 months will be contingent on both satisfactory project performance and availability of funding. Montgomery County Government will hold a virtual Information Session on the date indicated below to allow eligible and interested applicants the chance to ask questions about the solicitation and receive guidance on how to complete the application form.
Key dates for this program are:
Program Opens for Applications: Monday, April 15, 2024 12:00 AM
MS Teams Live Online Grant Program Information Session: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 1 PM
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Program Resources:
FY24 Place-Based Management Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) document in .pdf format
Click here to view the virtual Information Session [note: you will be able to open Microsoft Teams to view the recording, but you may also select the "Watch on the web instead" option to view directly in your web browser.]
Information Session Presentation Slides
5 Steps to Prepare for Montgomery County Grants
This is a competitive grants program that does not guarantee award.
Target Population
The target populations for this grant are businesses and residents of the identified commercial corridor.
Funding Priorities
Priority in awarding funding will be given to projects which provide services or meet needs that fall under at least three of the four points of the Main Street Approach:
Economic Vitality focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
Design supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart.
Promotion positions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community’s unique characteristics.
Organization involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district.
Furthermore, applications that demonstrate the following will be prioritized for funding:
Active engagement with stakeholders, as evidenced by
- Broad-based community support for the commercial district revitalization process, with strong support from both the public and private sectors;
- Plans for coordinating efforts with the County;
- Well defined vision and mission statements relevant to community conditions, equity principles, and the project's stage as it relates to the Main Street Four Point Approach;
- An operational board AND/OR committees staffed by volunteers that align with the Main Street Four Point Approach.
An adequate operating budget to support immediate implementation with indication towards future sustainability in funding;
A comprehensive project implementation plan;
A detailed plan to hire adequate staffing to meet project implementation needs.
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.
The application will consist of the following Tasks:
Applicant Information – Organization mission, contact information, background documents and optional demographics (Reusable Task)
Applicant Background - Optional demographic and organization size questions (Reusable Task)
Project Strategy – Series of narrative questions detailing the proposed project
Project Budget and Budget Narrative – Explanation of proposed project costs
Project Staffing Plan - Proposed allocation, Level of Effort and qualifications of staff required to successfully implement the project
Project Work Plan/Timeline – Proposed project implementation schedule
Performance Plan – Outline of metrics to be collected and targets for each metric
Supporting Documents – Optional upload of background documents supporting your proposal
Application Certification, Acknowledgments, and Assurances – Confirmation of ethics considerations, legal terms, and the authenticity of the application
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.
OGM now REQUIRES that all applicants already be registered with CVRS by each application deadline. 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 the Office of Grants Management, by calling 240-773-3344 or emailing grants@montgomerycountymd.gov.