Grants/Solicitations
Montgomery County's Office of Procurement
Montgomery County's Office of Procurement is soliciting proposals for the following:
| Solicitation: | RFP #1174987 |
| Title: | Electronic Health Records |
| Closing Date: | 2/03/25 3:00 PM |
| Pre-Proposal Conference: | 1/02/25 2:00 PM Microsoft Teams Meeting (See Solicitation for Details) |
| Link to County Solicitations: | https://www. |
| eBidding Information: | This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/ |
| Brief Scope of Work: | 5.2.1. The county seeks proposals from qualified, experienced entities to provide a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) EHR system as well as system development, configuration, modifications, and updates, specify processes and requirements for additional software or services not included in the COTS system, that is certified, cloud-based, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant and compliant with all local, State, and Federal laws. The successful Offeror, herein after referred to as ‘Contractor’ must also provide medical claims clearinghouse services. The system must respond to the county’s efforts of maximizing care, sustainability and process improvement.
5.2.2. All compensation payable under any Contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to and contingent upon the County’s appropriation and encumbrance of funding for this program described in this solicitation. This solicitation will result in one Contract. 5.2.3. Offerors may submit joint proposals and/or include sub-contractors in their proposals. Joint proposals must reflect formal commitments between/among the identified parties. Sub-contractors and their roles must be identified in the proposal, including a description of how services will be delivered. In these cases, Offerors are encouraged to include Letters of Intent in their proposals. The County will contract with the lead organization who will be responsible for the sub-contractor’s/partner’s work. If the Offeror proposes to supply any sub-contractors to provide certain program services, the Offeror must indicate the name(s) of any sub-contractors and provide a plan for how any sub-contractors will be utilized. All sub-contractors are subject to County review and approval. |
| Full Scope Summary: | To assist in determining interest, the full scope summary can be downloaded from the following link: https://www. |
| Technical Contact: | Mark Hodge 2407771568 |
| Procurement Contact: | Zahan Hasan 2407774995 |
Innovation and Founders Grant portal now live
Montgomery County, Md. –Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the launch of two groundbreaking funding programs designed to support innovative early-stage businesses and underrepresented entrepreneurs: the Technology Innovation Fund and the Founders Fund. These programs offer a combined $10 million in commercialization grants to spur economic development and create equitable opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Applications for both funds are now open and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. To learn more about the Technology Innovation Fund and Founders Fund and to apply, visit: https://www.fedtech.io/accelerators/mcg.
“These programs reflect Montgomery County’s commitment to fostering innovation and equity in our economy,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “The Technology Innovation Fund and Founders Fund are designed to help groundbreaking businesses overcome barriers, scale up, and succeed. We’re investing in the ideas and entrepreneurs that will shape the future of our County.”
About the Technology Innovation Fund
The $7 million Technology Innovation Fund will provide grants of up to $200,000 to early-stage businesses developing proprietary technology with high growth potential. Funds will support commercialization projects that bring innovative products closer to market, helping businesses to achieve significant milestones.
About the Founders Fund
The $3 million Founders Fund offers grants of up to $100,000 to early-stage entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented communities who face systemic barriers to accessing capital. Eligible applicants must demonstrate how their proposed commercialization project will drive their business growth.
Eligibility for the Founders Fund will be assessed using Montgomery Planning’s Community Equity Index, Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise via Maryland DOT—Certification Management System and Veteran Owned Business Enterprise Program, and the Certified as a Women or Veteran-owned Business by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Women or Veteran-owned certification tools.
"I'm thrilled that these dedicated funds are now available to businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to invest and innovate in Montgomery County," Council member Andrew Friedson said. " I was proud to spearhead this initiative — the largest economic development package in the County's history — to help jumpstart our local economy. These complementary funds will reduce barriers for emerging businesses and entrepreneurs, intentionally capitalize on our world-class talent with expanded opportunities, and build on our reputation as a global destination for innovation."
Application Process
To ensure a fair and unbiased review process, applications will be evaluated by FedTech, an independent third-party organization with expertise in connecting innovative technologies to commercial markets. Awardees also will receive up to two hours of technical assistance from FedTech to further enhance their chances of success.
“The creation and allocation of these funds, combined with other resources provided by the county, underscores Montgomery County's continued commitment to fostering business growth and innovation. As we focus on cultivating opportunities for all, we are ensuring a brighter future for generations to come” says Bill Tompkins, President and CEO, the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation.
Montgomery County is partnering with MCEDC to facilitate the promotion and selection process. Award notifications will be made during March. If funds remain after the first round, a second application round will open in Spring 2025.
For questions, contact: MontCtyMD@fedtech.io.
Montgomery County, Maryland Founders Fund
Applications Open:
November 25 - December 13, 2024
The Montgomery County, MD Founders Fund supports commercialization projects for small businesses that historically have lacked access to capital. This fund offers up to $100,000 per grant awardee.
Who Can Apply
Company must have raised at least $50,000 but no more than $5M, and be either:
- A business with a specific commercialization project identified that will advance the company’s business growth, and
- Certified as a Minority, Female or Disabled or Veteran owned business by the Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise or Maryland’s Veteran Owned Business Enterprise Program Maryland DOT - Certification Management System; and/or
- Be located in a Montgomery County Community Equity Index(CEI) disadvantaged location (as defined on this map as being in a “Highly Disproportionate – Disadvantaged,” “Moderately Disproportionate – Disadvantaged” or “Slightly Disproportionate – Disadvantaged” location).
Montgomery County, Maryland Technology Innovation Fund
Applications Open:
November 25 - December 13, 2024
The Montgomery County, MD Technology Innovation Fund supports commercialization projects that advance proprietary technology that is critical to business growth. This fund offers up to $200,000 per grant awardee.
Who Can Apply
Early to growth-stage technology companies with proprietary technology innovations
Technology companies focused in one of the County- identified priority sectors including advanced manufacturing, AI, biotechnology, cleantech, cybersecurity, health tech, hospitality tech, medtech, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies
Enterprises demonstrating clear commercialization potential and the ability to create high-quality jobs in Montgomery County, MD.
Businesses with a specific commercialization project identified that will advance the company’s business growth.
Eligibility Requirements
Company must be:
A for-profit Maryland-based LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp company, located in Montgomery County, MD, with its county location defined as:
Headquartered in Montgomery County, MD with 51% or more of senior management, administrative and strategic operations performed within Montgomery County, MD; OR
With 51% or more of company’s R&D conducted in Montgomery County, MD.
Chartered in or duly registered to do business as a foreign entity in Maryland, specifically Montgomery County, MD.
In good standing with the federal government and the State of Maryland, including holding a valid Maryland business registration number and a valid federal tax ID number.
Located in Montgomery County, MD (as defined above for at least three months prior to the closing application date.)
At least three months old and no older than 10 years based on the date of the company formation.
Employers of at least one full-time employee and no more than sixteen full-time employees.
How Can the Funds Be Used?
These funds are intended to support technology commercialization projects which are key to accelerating the applicant company’s growth in Montgomery County, Maryland. Therefore, award applicants should identify projects with specific milestones and show how achieving these milestones is important to the business’ commercialization and/or business growth activities.
It is more important to align the amount of funding requested to a meaningful project with defined milestones, than to request more funding than is deemed reasonably necessary to attain the project’s goals.
Potential uses of this funding include:
Commercialization Plan
Engineering Design
Expanding Product Features
Go-to-Market Strategy
IT hardware
Legal advice related to governance, contracts, IP
Machinery and equipment purchase or lease
Manufacturing Production Runs
Marketing [plan or print/online collateral development only]
Pricing Study
Product Launch
Prototype Development
Regulatory Plan
Reimbursement Plan
Research & Development
Securing Patents
Validation / Piloting
Funds May Not be Used for:
Food and Beverage
Hospitality
Overhead
Personnel (W-2s or part-time employees)
Travel
Technology Innovation Fund Commercialization Milestones
The Technology Innovation Fund is focused on helping companies with proprietary technology advance their products/services to the market. Key milestones could include:
Commercialization & Growth Milestones
Funding & Financial Milestones
Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy Milestones
Intellectual Property (IP) Milestones
Market & Customer Discovery Milestones
Regulatory & Compliance Milestones
Research & Development (R&D) Milestones
Technical and Product Development Milestones
Miscellaneous
Companies may apply to only one fund. (If uncertain about which fund they should consider please contact: MontCtyMD@fedtech.io.)
Awards will be reviewed and evaluated on a competitive basis.
Awardees will be notified during January 2025.
Sign up here to be notified when applications open.
Questions? Email: MontCtyMD@fedtech.io
We are thrilled to share with you that Montgomery County’s newly expanded Make Office Vacancy Extinct (MOVE) Grant Program application is now online. Businesses must apply within 180 days of signing a new or expanded lease to receive a grant to help offset office rental costs. You can read more about the MOVE Act in this CoStar article.
As lead sponsor of the underlying legislation, Councilmember Evan Glass recognizes that:
“The recent election has created tremendous uncertainty in the commercial real estate market in the county and across the national capital region. Combined with already high office vacancy rates, we are sending a clear message to the business community that Montgomery County is a welcoming destination for relocation and growth. If we strive to be a place where residents can live, work and raise a family, we need to support our business community and create opportunities for everyone to thrive in Montgomery County.”
Details about the updated MOVE Grant Program:
- Provides funding to businesses growing by at least 500 square feet of office space in Montgomery County.
- Eligible businesses will receive an award of $8 to $15 per square foot of the expanded space, depending on the total amount of new space leased in Montgomery County.
- The program continues to award businesses funding for signing their first lease in the County.
- Companies frequently use this type of funding to help build out their new space.
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) through the Neighborhood BusinessWorks (NBW) program, is offering up to $2,000,000 of Business Boost microgrants ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to support small businesses who need capital for growth and/or expansion opportunities. Applications will be accepted online starting September 23, 2024, at 12 PM EST. The application round is projected to close when funds are exhausted.
Please check back to DHCD's website periodically for additional updates.
The Business Boost microgrant assists businesses seeking to expand their business, or establish a location, with a preference to supporting home-based businesses in establishing their first commercial location outside of the home. Business Boost funding will seek to fund businesses that meet one or more of the priority impact attributes that lead to growing the economy throughout the state. A few of the priority impact attributes are:
- Businesses within a Sustainable Communities area.
- Innovative small businesses that drive innovation or technology advancements.
- Businesses that are growing new industries.
- Businesses focused on regional strengths to grow local economies.
- Businesses that leverage partnerships between local school districts, community colleges, and other higher education institutions in Maryland.
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
Please visit their site for complete information.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Early Childhood Services, in partnership with the Office of Grants Management (OGM), is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2025 EquiCare: Subsidy Seats Grant Program from licensed child care programs to help families with family incomes below the 400% poverty level access high-quality infant and toddler (age 6 weeks through 3 years) child care seats. The EquiCare Grant is designed to support families beyond the eligibility criteria for the Maryland Child Care Scholarship (CCS) or Montgomery County's Working Parents Assistance (WPA) Program, by eliminating the work/education requirement for parents and focusing strictly on family income.
FY24 EquiCare: Subsidy Seats award amounts will vary, with a total pool of $2,200,000. The minimum grant award that will be considered for any applicant is $282,720 for centers and letter of compliance programs and $57,504 for family child care and large family child care. Organizations with more than one facility in the County must submit a separate application for each facility. Applicants will submit multi-year funding proposals of three (3) years but funding beyond the first 12 months will be contingent on both satisfactory project performance and future Council appropriations.
If you can answer YES to all these questions, then you may be eligible for this grant:
- You are an MSDE licensed family child care, child care centers, or letter of compliance programs located in Montgomery County?
- Your program is published in Maryland EXCELS at levels 3 or higher?
- Your program is accredited?
- Your teacher meets qualifications: Teacher/Family Child Care Provider: AA degree in ECE or Infant Toddler CDA and 2 years’ experience.
Key dates for this program are:
- Application Opens: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Application Closes: Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM
- MS Teams Live Virtual Information Sessions:
- Monday, September 16, 2024, 6:00-7:00 PM (en español) - Click here to join on 9/16 or view a recording of the event
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 1:00-2:00 PM (in English) - Click here to join on 9/18 or view a recording of the event
Program Resources available:
- Online Grants Application Platform: https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/
- Program Page: https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/prog/FY25EquiCare
- To learn more about the program eligibility, application questions and scoring criteria: Click here to download the full FY25 EquiCare Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity document in .pdf format.
- A standardized staffing template
- A standardized budget template
Preview upcoming County grant opportunities by downloading OGM’s FY2025 Grant Program Forecast. This forecast will be reviewed and updated on a weekly basis.
Questions about the application process can be directed to Ali Hoy, Outgoing Grants Program Manager of the Office of Grants Management, by emailing grants@montgomerycountymd.gov.
The Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund (Fund) is a financing resource operated by the Maryland Department of Commerce (Commerce), to provide grants for innovation infrastructure projects intended to support innovation in an eligible technology sector.
In FY24 $9.0 million was awarded to transformative projects that accelerate the growth of the state’s strategic industry sectors. See the press release here for more information on these projects.
The Office of Grants Management is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2024 Quarters 3 and 4 Community Projects Fund (CPF) Grants Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct services to or advocacy for Montgomery County community members. Both, the County Executive’s FY24 Recommended Budget and the County Council’s FY24 Approved Budget (Resolution 20-184) provide $1 million in one-time funding for small, emerging, and volunteer led nonprofit organizations to implement small, community focused projects, initiatives, and events. FY24 CPF Grants Programs will be offered as a quarterly application with at least $250,000 available in each cycle. Additional funding may be added to this pool from other County sources and may have further priorities, restrictions, and/or requirements. Funding may be awarded to new initiatives or to projects supported by Community Grants in previous fiscal years. FY24 CPF Grants Program applicants may request funding between $5,000 and $25,000. The performance period of these grant awards will be six (6) months from the award date as the goal of this program is to support specific, short-term initiatives instead of ongoing, full, or multi-year programs.
Note that the launch of the third and fourth quarter competitions for the FY24 CPF Grant Program have been delayed by the volume of applications received in earlier quarters and other grants programs. Applications for Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 are under active review with results expected before the deadline for this quarter’s competition.
Key dates for this program are:
- Program Opens for Applications: Friday, April 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM
- MS Teams Live Online Grant Program Information Session: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Link to event and its recording below)
- Submission Deadline: Tuesday May 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Key program resources:
- OGM online Grants Application Platform: https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/
- Program Application Page: https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/prog/FY24CPFQ4/
- Link to Wednesday April 24, 1:30 PM Quarter 3 and 4 FY24 CPF Information Session
- 5 Steps to Prepare for Montgomery County Grants
Questions about the application process can be directed to Ali Hoy, Outgoing Grants Program Manager of the Office of Grants Management, by emailing grants@montgomerycountymd.gov
The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR), in partnership with the Office of Grants Management (OGM), is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2024 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program from organizations that expand resident and community food production capacity as a means of increasing local food security. $200,000 in total grant funding is available for initiatives that will expand local food production through home and community farming and gardening. Funding may be awarded to new initiatives or expansion of existing programs.
The minimum award that applicants may request is $10,000 and maximum award is $50,000. The performance period for these grant awards is anticipated to be on/about May 31, 2024 to on/about August 31, 2025
Key Program Dates:
- Program Opens for Applications: Monday, April 22, 2024
- MS Teams Live Online Grant Program Information Session: Friday, April 26, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
- Submission Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Key program resources:
- OGM online Grants Application Platform: https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/
- Program Application Page: https://mcmdgrants.smapply.org/prog/FY24Gardening
- Link to Friday April 26, 10:00 AM FY24 Gardening Grant Information Session
- 5 Steps to Prepare for Montgomery County Grants
Questions about the application process can be directed to Ali Hoy, Outgoing Grants Program Manager of the Office of Grants Management, by emailing grants@montgomerycountymd.gov