The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene is seeking proposals for the Maryland School-Based Health Center Planning Grant. The grant aims to provide funding to assist up to three administrative sponsoring organizations in planning and starting up new school-based health centers. The selected organizations will receive up to $100,000 to develop a plan to address gaps in child and adolescent health. The funding period is 24 months, with 12 months for planning and 12 months to finalize planning and begin implementation. The grant requires the development of a business plan, needs assessment, and community engagement. The applicant must demonstrate need for increased access to health services, indicate general readiness for SBHC operations, and provide services in alignment with the Standards for the Maryland School-Based Health Center Program. Key aspects of the job include: • Developing a business plan and needs assessment • Engaging the community to collect comprehensive qualitative data • Creating a Steering Committee with members from local health departments, school leaders, parents, and students • Submitting a sustainable and comprehensive business plan for each proposed SBHC site • Providing funding for infrastructure necessary to meet the Standards for Maryland SBHCs