Local Resources for Federal Agency Contractors & Employees
Navigate the Federal Budget Cuts with Key Resources
Montgomery County, Md., is home to 77,550 federal employees. Maryland has the nation’s second-highest concentration of federal employees, only behind Washington, D.C.
We recognize that recent changes to the federal budget may impact our businesses and residents, and we are committed to connecting you with the resources available to navigate this challenging time.
Whether you’re a business owner, a contractor, or an employee, find resources below to help you get financial assistance, learn more about workforce programs and other business services.
Snapshot: Local Businesses & the Federal Workforce
- 48,433 Federal jobs are based in Montgomery County, Md.
- Approximately 325,000+ Marylanders are civilian employees to federal government.
- 160,000 federal civilian positions are located in Maryland.
- 250,000+ jobs are supported by federal contract funding in Maryland.
- About $11B in federal dollars spent in Montgomery County, Md.
Latest Updates
On March 24th, the Montgomery County Government, Maryland Department of Labor, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, WorkSource Montgomery, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, City of Gaithersburg, City of Rockville, Rockville Chamber of Commerce, the Maryland Women Business Center and Rockville Economic Development, Inc., alongside other local chambers of commerce, launched a coalition to support local employees and employers affected by the federal budget cuts.
The initiative provides a central hub to access information and resources that can help the impacted community navigate this challenging time. Visit www.mobilize-montgomery.com to learn more.
Latest Resources for Employers
Available county and state support for businesses. We’re actively working on expanding these resources. Stay tuned for updates!
Incentives for companies looking to hire and scale:
Procurement Opportunities with Montgomery County:
Access to Capital:
Partner Organizations in Our Ecosystem:
- BioHub Maryland (Workforce Development & Career Transition in Life Sciences)
- Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (Advocacy and Networking for Local Businesses)
- Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (Funding, Mentorship & Support for Local Businesses)
- Maryland Women’s Business Center (Training, Funding & Support for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs)
- WorkSource Montgomery (Grants, Apprenticeships & Internships for Businesses)
Latest Resources for Employees
State and County Resources (including unemployment benefit information):
Job Openings & Career Opportunities (Private and Public Sectors):
Job Search & Workforce Development Resources:
- Resources for Maryland’s Former Federal Employees and Other Workers Impacted by the Federal Government Transition
- Montgomery County Public Library Job Resources
- WorkSource Montgomery
- Start a Business in Montgomery County, Md.
Support & Advocacy for Federal Workers:
- Resources from Civil Service Strong (Federal Worker Unions)
- Resources from Partnership for Public Service
- Maryland Health Connection
Employee Rights & Protections:
- Resources from Partnership for Public Service
- Employment Rights Under Federal Law
- Accommodation to Qualified Employees with Disabilities
- Whistleblower Protections and Accompanying Resources
- Prohibited Personnel Practices Including the Right to Appeal
- Information on Civil Service Law
Other Resources
Federal and State Officials’ Resources:
- Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s Resource Page
- Rep. Jamie Raskin’s Resource Page
- Rep. April McClain Delaney’s Resource Page
- Attorney General Anthony Brown’s Resource Page
- Gov. Wes Moore’s Resource Page
News & General Information:
- Legal Challenges to Federal Administration Actions: Litigation Tracker Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
- Federal News Network
- The Washington Post Live Updates