Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, is the celebration of when many enslaved Blacks received word that they had been freed. Our friends at Nonprofit Prince George’s County acknowledges this day as a Day of Remembrance/Service and created this pdf with background, call to action, and more.
So if my program is listed the FY22 Recommended budget we are now guaranteed that we will get funding in FY22?
No, the County Council has the final say on the County budget, including Community Grants. They can make changes to this list and did last year.
Will there be other opportunities to apply for County grants?
For Community Grants in FY22, no. However, during FY21 the County Executive and County Council launched numerous other grant programs targeting specific sectors and community needs. Additional County grant programs may be launched in FY22 as well.
On the County Website there are Community Grants and Community Services Grants. What is the difference?
Both grants are exclusively for nonprofits and sit in the Community Grants NDA. Community Services Grants, administered by HHS, are one-time grants for training or infrastructure with a $10,000 limit. Community Grants fund any program or operating cost, have no funding limit, and can be multi-year.
My nonprofit received several County contracts last year but they do not appear on the FY22 list. Why did these get cut?
They probably weren’t cut. If your programs was funded directly by a department last year it would not appear in the list of Community Grants this year. Reach out to your department Contract Monitor to see your funding level in the FY22 Recommended budget since department programs are not detailed.
Do we need to submit paperwork to ensure we receive our FY22 Community Grant if we are on the list?
Not right now. Once the County Council passes their FY22 Approved budget you will need to work quickly with your department Contract Monitor to submit updated documentation and renew your contract.
What if we applied for a New Program in FY20, can we get funding?
The FY22 Recommended budget did not include funding for any FY20 New Programs. There may be additional grant programs in the future.
What does it mean to be moved into a department’s base budget?
For this program, you will in the future deal directly with the department for yearly funding and will not have to apply for Community Grants each year. This allows the department to better align programs that are focused on the same goals and achieve better overall outcomes for the County.
If my program was not moved into a department’s base budget does it mean it is not important?
Your program is absolutely important. The County relies on the NDA funded programs to meet unique community needs that are not covered by other County programs or efforts. The Community Grant NDA provides more flexibility that allows your programs to serve these unique needs and achieve important outcomes.
Source: Rafael Murphy, OMB March 24, 2021
The FY22 County budget process is underway and Nonprofit Montgomery is embarking on a new social media campaign and leading teams of nonprofit leaders in meetings with Councilmembers. The goal of these meetings is to educate Councilmembers about the vital programs offered by nonprofits on behalf of County Government and to advocate for the necessary funding to support the important work of nonprofits.
Our central message this year is that nonprofits are more essential than ever. The social media campaign will highlight the accomplishments of our members during Covid. You can join in by:
Members only trainings to support advocacy:
Social Media Training: Friday, March 19 from 9:30-10:30am: Click here to register.
Message Map Training: Tuesday, March 23 from 4-5pm: Click here to register.
Visit our Advocacy page to see the latest news and find out how to support ALL nonprofits.
The covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis have made it clear to everyone just how essential local government is in helping support and uplift families and communities in this difficult time. The latest Covid relief bill did not include Covid relief funds for state and local governments. As noted by Council President Hucker on our last Zoom call, this will make providing local relief for nonprofits and businesses even more difficult.
Please consider signing this petition to ask Governor Hogan to release funds from the extensive reserves set aside in the Maryland Rainy Day Fund to help meet immediate needs through local government. More information and the petition are here.
Please consider signing and share with your networks.
According to presentations by Council President Hucker and Rafael Murphy (OMB), projections show that FY22 tax-supported revenues are $163.2 million less than the approved FY21-26 Fiscal Plan. The greatest decline is in income tax revenue.
Programs funded through FY21 Community Grants will not need to reapply for funding in FY22. The County will forgo an FY22 Community Grants application to reduce the administrative burden on nonprofits.
Read more here.
March 9, 9:30am HHS
March 30, 2pm E&C
Capital Improvements Program – Montgomery County Public Schools
What our members are doing:
Has your organization faced unnecessary burdens in applying for, reporting on, or invoicing for grants from state agencies? Have these onerous processes made it impossible for you to receive funding?
Our partner Maryland Nonprofits is working to pass a bill to modernize state grant-making processes. Please help them make the case for reforming the State’s grants process by sharing information regarding your experiences in this confidential survey.
Legislation is being introduced (Senate Bill 630 and championed by Senator Cheryl Kagan) will require standardizing grant applications, budgeting and financial reporting, etc., across all state grant-making entities, using the federal OMB Uniform Guidance procedures as a model. Click here for more information.
Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.
PHED/HHS
February 10, 9:30am
Census 2020 in Montgomery County
Did you know every Marylander not counted costs the state approximately $18,250 over 10 years?
Nonprofits have an important role to play in the 2020 Census. We can reach vulnerable and often-undercounted communities. Montgomery County’s Office of Community Partnerships is coordinating Census 2020 for the County. Visit the County website for information on how to get involved. Nonprofits can register as a Census partner, or can request a presentation for their staff.
You asked for comparative salary data, and we are about to deliver. Nonprofit Montgomery is partnering with Maryland Nonprofits to gather current data on nonprofit salaries and benefits. A Montgomery County version of the 2020 Salary and Benefits Report will be published in June. Previously the Salary and Benefits Report reflected data from the entire state. Now we will have local data to benchmark salaries and benefits for key nonprofit positions.
Nonprofit Montgomery Members will receive:
The Salary Survey will be available in this month. To be a success we will need every member organization to participate in the survey. Stay tuned to our newsletter for more information.