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The FY27 Lighthouse Grant Program, administered by Montgomery County's Office of Grants Management in Maryland, provides funding to local nonprofit organizations for community-based projects and services. The program is part of a broader portfolio of county grant initiatives spanning food assistance, nonprofit security, community health, place-based management, and strategic planning.
Eligible applicants apply through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process, with information sessions available to guide prospective grantees. Awards support a range of community development and social service activities throughout Montgomery County.
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An official website of Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland MC311 Alert | eSubscription | Calendar--> Office of Grants Management Office of Grants Management Home This page provides information about current and archived Montgomery County grant programs. Included are details about each grant program and links to the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) or grant program application page, and list of awards.
FY26 Community Food Assistance (CFA) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food Systems Resilience Community Food Assistance Grant Program Page to learn more.
Coordinated Community Supports Partnership (CSP) Grant Program [View the Request For Applications RFA & Information Session Slide Deck ] Pending the County’s grant application to the Maryland FY 2027 Coordinated Community Supports Partnership (CSP) grant program FY26 Cost Sharing Capital Grant Renewal FY26 Cost Sharing Capital Grants [View the Stage 1 NOFO , Stage 2 NOFO View the Stage 1 & Stage 2 Information Session Slide Deck] FY26 Emerging Business Improvement District (EBID) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY26 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant Renewal FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Program - Stage One [View the NOFO , Information Session Slide Deck , and Information Session Presentation ] FY26 Food As Medicine Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY26 Food Recovery Network Coordination Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food Systems Resilience Food Recovery Network Coordination Grant Program Page to learn more.
FY26 Healthy Communities Fund Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY26 Lighthouse Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience (NFR) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY26 Nonprofit Strategic Planning Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY26 Place Based Management (PBM) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY26 School-Based Food Assistance Grant [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food Systems Resilience School-Based Food Assistance Grant Program Page to learn more.
FY25 Community Food Assistance (CFA) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food System's Resilience CFA Grant Program Results Page to learn more.
FY25 Community Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Initiatives (Youth MHSUI) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY25 Cost Share Capital Grants Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] List of Awards (Arts & Non-Arts) FY25 Edible Food Recovery Pilot (EFRP) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY25 Emerging Business Improvement Districts (EBID) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY25 EquiCare: Subsidy Seats Grant Program [View the NOFO & en Español , Information Session Slide Deck & en Español ] FY25 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction (FUODR) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY25 Food as Medicine (FAM) Grant Program [View the Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food Systems Resilience Food as Medicine Grant Program Page to learn more.
FY25 Food Recovery Network Infrastructure (FRNI) Grant Program [View the Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food Systems Resilience FRNI Grant Program Page to learn more. FY25 Low and Middle Income (LMI) Electrification Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] View the Press Release to learn more about this grant award.
FY25 Nonprofit Security Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY25 Nutrition Benefits Outreach (NBO - formerly SNAP Outreach) Grant Program [View the Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food Systems Resilience Nutrition Benefits Outreach Grant Program Page to learn more.
FY25 Place-Based Management (PBM) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY25 School-Based Food Assistance Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food Systems Resilience SBFA Grant Program Results Page to learn more.
FY24 Community Grants Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY24 Community Projects Fund (CPF, Quarter 1) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY24 Community Projects Fund (CPF, Quarter 2) [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY24 Community Projects Fund (CPF, Quarter 3&4) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY24 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction (FUODR) Grant Program FY24 Cost Sharing Capital (CSCG) Grants Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY24 Emerging Business Districts Grants Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY24 Enhanced Mobility Grants Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY24 EquiCare: Subsidy Seats Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO ) (in English) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (en Español ) Information Session Slide Deck (in English) Information Session Slide Deck (en español) FY24 Food as Medicine (FAM) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food System's Resilience Food as Medicine Grant Program Page to learn more.
FY24 Healthy, Efficient, Electrified, Climate-Adapted Pilot (HEECAP) Homes Grants Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Department of Environmental Protection HEECAP Grant Program Page to learn more.
FY24 Nonprofit Security Grants Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY24 Place-Based Management Grants Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY24 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food System's Resilience Gardening Grant Program Page to learn more.
FY24 School-Based Food Assistance (SBFA) Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food System's Resilience SBFA Grant Program Results Page to learn more. FY24 SNAP Outreach Grant Program [View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food System's Resilience Nutrition Benefits Outreach Grant Program Page to learn more.
FY24 Community Grants NDA Bridge Fund Awards FY24 Community Grants NDA Bridge Fund Awards Extension FY23 Abortion Access Grant Program [ View the NOFO ] FY23 Emerging Business District (EBD) Grant Program FY23 Nonprofit Technical Assistance and Management Support (NTAMS) Grant Program [ View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY23 Place Based Management Grant Program [ View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY23 Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program [ View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] Visit the Office of Food System's Resilience Gardening Grant Program Page to learn more.
FY23 Strengthening Support to Migrant and Asylum-Seeking Residents (SSMASR) Grant Program [ View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ] FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility (TSM) Capital Grant Program [ View the NOFO ] FY23 Targeted and Specialized Mobility (TSM) Operating Grant Program [ View the NOFO ] FY23 Underserved Communities Projects Grant Program [ View the NOFO & Information Session Slide Deck ]
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project Outcome: How will the project create an intake and needs assessment system to provide navigation services, emergency supports, and intensive case management services that are culturally and linguistically responsive to address the complex needs of diverse priority populations? (900 words max)
Evidence to Support Need and Priority Areas: Describe the specific needs of diverse priority populations using local data, assessments, or community input. (600 words max)
Activities – Outreach and engagement: Detail your outreach and recruitment strategies to build trust and enroll individuals and families within the priority populations. (600 words max)
Activities – Comprehensive intake and needs assessment system: Detail the applicant's plan to develop a comprehensive system that accurately identifies types and levels of needs of individuals and families. (1,500 words max)
Activities – Navigation service and guidance: Provide the expected outputs and outcomes. Explain what strategy will be implemented to connect priority populations to services. (1,500 words max)
Activities – Emergency supports: Explain what strategy will be implemented to provide emergency support to address urgent needs from individuals and families to reach stabilization. (1,500 words max)
Activities – Intensive case management: Explain what strategy will be implemented to provide intensive case management to support long-term integration and self-sufficiency. (1,500 words max)
Activities – Collaborative approach: How will your organization select and work with other community-based organizations through formalized partnerships? (600 words max)
Project Implementation Capabilities: What are your organization's current capabilities to successfully implement the proposed project? (240 words max)
Other Key Implementation Capabilities: What is your organization's capability to develop and implement this project in a culturally, linguistically, and/or technically proficient way? (600 words max)
Reduced Funding Impact: Please specify how the project would be affected if total funding awarded were less than the amount requested. (240 words max)
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit lead organization in Montgomery County, MD Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $3,504,636 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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