Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-González to Announce $1.7 Million in Grant Awards for Hate Crime Prevention and Security

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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