Identity, Inc. will be hosting a County Executive Candidates Forum on Thursday, September 27, 2018, 6:30 – 8pm at Gaithersburg Middle School. The Forum will be moderated by Jennifer Vasquez, Senior Producer, DC Bureau, NBC Universal.
The candidates include: Marc Elrich (confirmed), Nancy Floreen (confirmed), and Robin Ficker (invited). Babysitting, parking and light refreshments will also be available.
Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.
September 24 – HHS, 2pm
Health of the County follow-up with Dr. Gayles, County Health Officer
September 27 – Education, 9:30am
Supplemental appropriation to MCPS’ FY18 Operating Budget, $4,700,000 for School Bus Safety Camera Program
FY18 MCPS Operating Budget and Grant Funds categorical transfers
October 11 – HHS/GO, 9:30am
Community Grants Program
October 29 – HHS/GO – 2pm
Community Grants Program (continued)
The community is invited to hear and provide feedback on what Montgomery County is currently doing to support our local business community and enhance talent development and career pathways for our workforce. Prior to the meeting, we will be hosting a Business Resource Fair from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm where government organizations and chambers of commerce will be available to provide resources and answer questions. The event will be on October 8 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Universities at Shady Grove.
There will be a Citizenship Fair on September 15, from 9am-noon at the CASA Welcome Center in Rockville for Lawful Permanent Residents. Fair attendees will be able to:
Call 240-560-2272 for more information or to register.
The Nonprofit, Interest-Free, Micro Bridge Loan (NIMBL) fund can help nonprofits waiting for government grants or contract payments with loans up to $25,000 (interest-free). These loans can help nonprofits focus on their mission-driven work without scrambling to pay the bills. Click here for more information or to apply.
A provision in new tax plan may require nonprofit organizations to pay taxes on transportation/parking benefits paid to employees. Click here to read a National Council of Nonprofits’ summary of tax issues and here for NCN’s letter to the Secretary of the Treasury and the IRS’s Acting Commissioner. Nonprofits are able to comment on this issue on the IRS website.
On August 7 Nonprofit Montgomery held its annual County Executive and County Council Grants Process Dialogue. We had over 40 people in attendance and received amazing feedback from the grants team.
Nonprofit Montgomery would like to thank Carolyn Chen, Council Grants Manager; Josh Watters, Montgomery County Office of Management and Budget; and Kristen Latham, Senior Legislative Analyst, Office of Legislative Oversight for an informative and insightful event. We would also like to thank the Jewish Social Service Agency for hosting our event.
Watch for a summary of the event in the next Nonprofit Matters.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has informed us that Community Grants of $30,000 or less will be executed using a simplified contract in FY19. These letter contracts must be signed anew each fiscal year. To save time, DHHS is sending scanned contracts by email from Maurine Atkinson of the Contract Management Team (CMT).
Please watch your email for the contract and be sure to respond quickly. Sign and scan the contract and email the signed scanned contract back to Maurine at DHHS along with any insurance certifications required.
The DHHS contract team is working hard to be sure there are no breaks in service for programs already providing services under a Community Grant. That can only happen if a new contract is ready and a notice to proceed has been issued by July 1, 2018. Nonprofits can help by responding quickly to emailed contracts.
The Community Ministries of Rockville conducted a questionnaire to local candidates to see where they stand on issues that affect the nonprofit community. Click here to access it.
Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.
PHED – June 11, 2pm
T&E – June 18, 9:30am
T&E – July 12, 9:30am