Description
The Maryland Department of Health’s Office of Population Health Improvement is seeking qualified nonprofit or public‑sector entities that already operate a Maryland‑accredited Community Health Worker (CHW) certification training program. Selected awardees will expand capacity to recruit, enroll, and train a minimum of five Maryland‑resident CHWs at no cost to the students, and may use grant funds for needed supplies (e.g., laptops, textbooks). The grant is fully funded by CDC/HHS, with a total ceiling of $150,000 for all awards and an eight‑month performance period (Dec 1 2026 – Jul 30 2027). Awardees must submit a technical proposal, budget narrative, work plan, and required compliance documentation via the eMMA portal by Nov 11 2026.
• Target audience: existing accredited CHW training programs in Maryland (non‑profit 501(c)(3) or public institutions).
• Minimum deliverable: train ≥ 5 CHWs per awardee, provide supplies, issue completion certificates, and assist graduates with state certification.
• Reporting: bimonthly performance metrics, quarterly expenditure reports, and a final narrative (≤ 3 pages).
• Funding: up to $150,000 total; firm‑fixed‑price grant; no cost‑share required.
• Mandatory compliance: ADA accessibility, Maryland registration, and eMMA vendor status.
• Evaluation criteria: technical approach, organizational capacity, staff qualifications, stakeholder engagement, and cost‑effectiveness.