Montgomery County officials were hoping that a pitch for nearly $100 million in green projects would attract federal stimulus funds, but as the economy has deteriorated, so have their chances.

Soon after the 2008 elections, talk of an economic stimulus package gave hope to local politicians, and environmentally minded projects seemed a surefire strategy. Montgomery Council President Phil Andrews and Executive Ike Leggett wrote a letter to the county’s congressional representatives asking for stimulus funds to be directed locally, and included a list that contained more than 30 green projects.