For Immediate Release: Friday, April 17, 2026
Monday, April 20 at 12:30 p.m.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-González, Councilmembers, and local leaders will announce $1.7 million in grant awards to help nonprofit and faith-based organizations. The money will be distributed to 95 organizations.
An additional $500,000 was requested in March in response to threats tied to the ongoing conflict with Iran, bringing the total assistance during this fiscal year to $1.7 million. Montgomery County remains the only local government to support local faith groups and nonprofits in this manner.
WHAT: Announcement of FY26 Security Grants to Local Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations
WHEN: Monday, April 20. 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Isiah “Ike” Leggett Executive Office Building, Lobby Level Auditorium, 101 Monroe St., Rockville
WHO:
- Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive
- Natali Fani-González, Montgomery County Council President
- Luke Hodgson, Director, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- Grant Recipients
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