Attachment B - ACCESS Budget Narrative Workbook 20251219.xlsx

This is an ACCESS Grant Program Budget Narrative Workbook prepared by the Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration for the Advancing Cross-Cutting Engagement and Service Strategies for People Who Use Drugs (ACCESS) grant program. The workbook serves as a template for applicants to develop detailed budget proposals for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Applications were due January 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), with a pre-application webinar held January 5, 2026, and questions deadline of January 15, 2026. The budget narrative workbook includes structured sections for salary, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual services, and other direct and indirect costs across five potential budget periods. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations classified as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), local or state government agencies, public colleges, and state universities, all of which must hold active Overdose Response Program (ORP) authorization. The initial project period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with optional extensions contingent on funding availability, demonstrated progress, compliance with award conditions, and approved continuation applications.

Award amounts are calculated through an applicant-specific funding formula incorporating jurisdiction-level substance use vulnerability measures, Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Program (OADPOP) operation status, years of service, fixed-site locations, and Rapid Analysis of Drugs program participation. Current ACCESS grantees face capped percentage increases on prior awards of 30% for state-authorized OADPOP operators and 15% for non-OADPOP grantees. Private nonprofit organizations are subject to indirect cost rate allowances of either their federally approved rate or the higher of the federal de minimis rate or 15% of eligible direct costs, with fringe costs capped at 37.81% of salary. Funding sources include SAMHSA State Opioid Response grants, CDC Overdose Data to Action in States cooperative agreements, and state general funds. Award types vary by grantee classification: Standard Grant Agreements for private nonprofits, UFD awards for local health departments, University Interagency Agreements for public colleges and universities, and Memoranda of Understanding for other government agencies. Applications must be submitted in two separate volumes—Technical Application and Budget Narrative—to ensure financial information is not reviewed with technical proposals. An addendum issued January 12, 2026, revised fringe benefit calculations and IRS documentation requirements.