FY27 Building a Cecil County Community Health Worker Workforce

The Cecil County Health Department, acting under the Maryland Department of Health, is seeking up to eight community‑serving organizations to hire and manage Community Health Workers (CHWs) who will navigate social determinants of health for residents of Cecil County. The contract is cost‑reimbursement, runs from early December 2026 through June 30 2027, and may be renewed for up to four additional one‑year terms subject to performance and funding. Each awardee may fund up to two CHWs (including perinatal specialists) with a maximum annual allocation of $62,500 per CHW. Proposals must include organizational background, a detailed scope‑of‑work questionnaire (80% of evaluation), and a budget (15%). Eligible entities include non‑profits, local governments, health clinics, and minority‑business enterprises. The solicitation emphasizes integration with the county’s FindHelp platform, professional development via a CHW Community of Practice, and rigorous reporting on performance and outcomes. • Up to 8 contracts; each can fund 1‑2 CHWs • Maximum $62,500 per CHW per year (≈ $125k per contract) • Contract term: Dec 1 2026 – June 30 2027 (7 months) with possible 4‑year extensions • Cost‑reimbursement model; funds must be spent by contract end • Required deliverables: staffing plan, onboarding, supervision, data reporting, use of county resource portal • Eligibility: 501(c)(3) non‑profits, local government agencies, FQHCs, rural health clinics, MBEs • Submission deadline: Nov 9 2026, 5 PM EST; questions due Oct 29 2026