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Missed our July 29 Meeting?

2020-08-05T14:07:55-04:00August 4th, 2020|Events, Uncategorized|

On July 29 we met with various local leaders about the covid-19 response. Click here to watch the recorded webinar.

Congressman Jamie Raskin: Discussed federal relief funding available to nonprofits

Jerome Fletcher, Assistant CAO @Montgomery County Government: Provided updates on the County’s reopening fund and other County news. Some takeaways on the PHEG funding:

  • There were 6755 grant applications, 2353 grants were awarded a total of $21 million. The average grant was $8,500. Nonprofit organizations received approximately 8% of the grants.

Vickie Buckland, COO, DHHS: Gave updates from the Department of Health & Human Services.

Heather Bruskin, Executive Director, Montgomery County Food Council and Jackie DeCarlo, CEO, Manna Food Center gave updates on food insecurity in the County. Click here to see Heather’s presentation. Here are some key takeaways:

  • the estimated number of county residents considered food insecure pre-Covid was 60,000 people. That number is now estimated to be over 100,000.
  • Montgomery County is setting up a food access helpline that residents can call and learn how to access food. Help will be available in multiple languages – the line can be accessed by calling 311. Information about housing resources will be added.

Also, Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant provided information on County and State relief funds for nonprofits. Click here to download a PDF of the presentation.

July 15: Nonprofit COVID-19 Response Meeting Recap

2020-07-22T10:47:00-04:00July 22nd, 2020|Uncategorized|

July 15: Nonprofit COVID-19 Response Meeting Recap
In case you missed last week’s meeting: 

  • Click here for the recording of the full meeting.
  • Benton Murphy, AVP, Community Investment, Greater Washington Community Foundation and Grant Buckles, Senior Research Consultant, Gallup shared Montgomery County findings of the VoicesDMV Community Insights Survey.
  • We also had Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant, present the most up to date relief funding opportunities for nonprofits. Franca provided updates on the MD Nonprofit Recovery Initiative as well as County’s Reopen Montgomery Business Assistance Program.

Childcare relief fund: updates and assistance

2020-07-06T12:01:16-04:00July 6th, 2020|MoCo Government News, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund Assistance

Montgomery County is offering grants to child care providers, both for profit and nonprofit, to help with costs for reopening and compliance with COVID 19 guidance as well as to help cover financial losses due to the pandemic. The online application portal for the grants is available here until July 17. More information on the program and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the County’s website.

The County has also created a step by step guide which you can access here.

Important things to remember: 

  • Your application must be done in one sitting. You cannot save your information and come back to it.
  • After you submit the application, you will receive an email confirming your submission with an ID number and a link to the upload application. You will upload documents via that link and will also report your actual enrollment for April and May there.
Need help completing your application?
We are offering the following assistance:

Phone number: #301-349-6373
Website: nonprofitmoco.org/ecei
Email: ECEI.Relief@gmail.com

Government & Community News: week of 6/15/20

2020-06-15T09:31:08-04:00June 15th, 2020|MoCo Government News, Uncategorized|

Montgomery County Council News and Updates 

Stay up to date with issues that affect our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.

Public hearing on special appropriations for Coronavirus Relief Fund and Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund
June 16, 1:30pm

Workforce Development (PHED/E&C)
June 18, 1:30pm

HOC Housing Production Fund and Affordable Housing Preservation Fund Options and Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund (PHED)
June 22, 9:30am

Recent OLO Reports
Autism-Friendly and Sensory-Friendly: Expanding Community Access
COVID-19 Recovery Outlook: Public Transit
COVID-19 Recovery Outlook: Office & Industrial Commercial Real Estate

Council introduces $10 million in emergency funding for Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund
Council’s HHS Committee and E&C Committees are scheduled to review the special appropriation on June 11. The Council is tentatively scheduled to receive public testimony and vote on the special appropriation on June 16, 1:30pm. Click here for info on how to submit testimony.

Amplify US!: Confronting Racial Inequities in America 2020

Story Tapestries presents performances by professional and community artists addressing the racial crisis sparked by recent deaths of Breanna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of police brutality, amid a global pandemic. The event will be hosted by award-winning poet and theater artist, Regie Cabico, with moderator and racial equity facilitator, Carolyn Lowery. The event is on Saturday, June 27 from 6-7:30pm. Register here.
Coffee with Capacity Partners – Free!

Join the experts from Capacity Partners Tuesday, July 7, from 9 am to 9:30 am, for a free informal Zoom chat. The consultants will answer questions  on challenges with fundraising, strategic planning, management, leadership, and board development. Register here.
 New disability site for Montgomery County Government

The County has created a new site focusing on disability resources and information.

Nonprofit Working Group Recommendations MD Strong: Roadmap to Recovery

2020-05-20T15:40:27-04:00May 20th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Members of the nonprofit working group met six times to discuss and generate recommendations for the phased reopening of nonprofit organizations in accordance with the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery Plan. The group made broad recommendations which are included in this report. They also made specific recommendations for like organizations (e.g., protocols for reopening fitness centers, protocols for providing programming to children, and strategies for serving vulnerable populations in congregate care settings). Those recommendations will be shared outside of this report.

Nonprofit Working Group Recommendations for Maryland Strong_ Roadmap to …

Take aways from Wednesday’s (5/20) call ….

2020-05-21T14:49:55-04:00May 20th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Take aways from Wednesday’s call ….

  • Nonprofit Consultant Franca Brilliant’s presentation on relief opportunities.
  • DHHS Pulse Report on Covid-19 Impact and Recovery in the county.

2020 Census Updates: Visit the website
Q: How can you complete the census if you lost the postcard and you can’t remember your personal census code?
A: Go online to complete the census and instead of using your code, choose the other option of using your physical address.

Updates from the Community Action Agency
The mission of the Montgomery County Community Action Agency (CAA) is to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency among county residents through services, partnerships and advocacy. The CAA, the County’s federally-designated anti-poverty agency, is part of Montgomery’s County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Affairs, and a member of the National Community Action Partnership and the Maryland Community Action Partnership.

Click here to read Community Needs Assessment publications and more.

CAA is preparing to submit its application for supplemental Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding included in the CARES Act. Although the agency completed its three-year Community Needs Assessment in the fall of 2019, as part of this current application process, the agency will submit a new Limited Community Needs Assessment (LCNA) highlighting the critical community issues that have arisen since the public health emergency started.

Please help by filling out this survey!
Nonprofit Response Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCYZZ3Z

Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page Updates

2020-05-19T11:13:19-04:00May 19th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page

Visit our webpage with updates, resources, and news from the sector, as well as from the County government, philanthropy, and more.

The Telework Assistance Program – There’s still time to apply!

  • Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Wednesday each week to be considered for that week’s lottery. Applicants who are qualified but not selected in the  lottery will be included in the upcoming weekly lottery.
  • This process will continue until June 5, unless funding runs out prior to that date.

Budgeting in Uncertain Times with Justin Pollock 

  • Did you miss our May 12 session featuring our FIRM instructor Justin Pollock? Click here to see the recorded presentation and here for the PowerPoint.

MCPS SSL Guidelines for Virtual/Remote SSL Opportunities

  • To meet the service-learning needs of students during this time period, students can now earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for virtual/remote service completed from home under the sponsorship of an approved nonprofit organization or MCPS school staff member.
  • Students may engage in the specific virtual/remote MCPS SSL opportunities outlined below until schools return to normal status.
  • Click here for more information.

County Recreation Cancels Summer Camp

Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page – Updates

2020-05-18T10:56:15-04:00May 16th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Visit our webpage with updates, resources, and news from the sector, as well as from the County government, philanthropy, and more.
  • Montgomery County Food Access Grants Awarded to 38 Community Organizations
  • Franca Brilliant’s updates on relief opportunities
  • Council approves $1,250,000 special appropriation spearheaded by Councilmember Friedson to provide further funding for Telework Assistance Program

Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resource Page

2020-04-23T10:36:50-04:00April 23rd, 2020|Uncategorized|

Visit our webpage with updates, resources, and news from the sector, as well as from the County government, philanthropy, and more.

CareFirst COVID-19 Response and Relief Request For Proposal due April 24 by 11:59pm. 

  • CareFirst will invest up to $2 million to address the impact of COVID-19 in the CareFirst region.
  • In this first round of funding, CareFirst will support nonprofit organizations providing relief to communities’ health and social needs during the outbreak and recovery phases.
  • Special consideration will be given to organizations serving those who are immuno-compromised and seniors.
  • Eligible applicants include qualified 501(c)3 non-profit organizations or public (governmental) health entities in Maryland, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia. Click here to read FAQs.
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