Attachment D - Project Narrative 20251125 - Hixson.pdf
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- BPM054527
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This file is a project narrative attachment form issued by the Maryland Department of Health for the SFY 2027 Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program, which targets nonprofit organizations serving eligible service members, veterans, and their family members across Maryland. The RFA requests applications from IRS-certified 501(c)(3) organizations to establish and expand community behavioral health programs, with applications due January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Applicants must propose at least one of five authorized direct services: mental health and substance use screening; trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment services; case management and care coordination; Certified Peer Recovery Specialist services; or telehealth and telemedicine services. The award period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with grantees required to begin new program implementation by July 1, 2026. Successful applicants must complete the Star Behavioral Health Providers' Tier 1 training course within three months of award.
Total funding available is $2,432,821, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $225,000 per organization. This is a matching grant program requiring applicants to secure matching funds or in-kind contributions equal to the amount requested, documented through monetary commitments, prior-year IRS 1099 filings, or alternative considerations such as donated space and volunteer hours. The maximum allowable indirect cost rate is 15%. All awards are firm fixed-price agreements provided on a reimbursement basis following quarterly invoicing. Grantees must submit quarterly progress reports and invoices by October 15, January 15, April 15, and July 15 with supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with approved budgets. Evaluation criteria weight technical and financial factors equally. Behavioral health treatment providers must have at least two years of documented experience and comply with all applicable state and local licensing, accreditation, and certification requirements. Applications must be submitted electronically through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), with contract oversight managed by Crystal Hack at the Maryland Department of Health.
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ATTACHMENT D – Project Narrative
Applicant Name Applicant Authorized Official1
Name Title
Address Phone Email
Applicant Project Director2 Name
Title Address
Phone Email
Applicant Fiscal Officer3 Name
Title Address
Phone Email
Does the applicant acknowledge the American with Disabilities Act Statement in Section 3.2 and agree to meet all requirements?
Yes No
Does the applicant organization have an active authorization issued by the MDH Overdose Response Program (ORP) under Health-General Article, Title 13, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland?4 Yes No
Does the applicant organization have an authorization from MDH to operate an Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Program (OADPOP) under Health-General Article, Title 24, Subtitle 9, Annotated Code of Maryland, or is the organization approved to operate as a satellite site of an authorized OADPOP?
Yes No
Estimated # of full-time equivalent (FTE) staff employed by the applicant organization.
Estimated % of FTE staff with lived or living experience related to substance use.
1 Authorized Official is the individual with legal authority to commit the organization to the application and award.
2 Project Director is the primary individual responsible for implementing the grant-funded project.
3 Fiscal Officer is the organization’s primary point of contact for all fiscal compliance issues related to the application and award.
4 See RFA Exhibit A, Section 2.1.3.
1. Select each Maryland jurisdiction where the applicant is proposing to provide services.5
Allegany County Anne Arundel County Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert County Caroline County Carroll County Cecil County
Charles County Dorchester County Frederick County Garrett County Harford County Howard County Kent County Montgomery County
Prince George's County Queen Anne's County Somerset County St. Mary's County Talbot County Washington County Wicomico County Worcester County
2. Project Abstract: (~70 words max) Briefly describe the proposed grant-funded project.
5 “Jurisdictions” includes Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.
3. Organization: (~1,000 words max)
● Describe organization’s mission and the services currently offered by the organization.
● Describe the organization’s experience providing services to reduce morbidity and mortality among people who use drugs.
● Describe any policies, procedures, or practices used by the organization to provide services to people who use drugs that are not contingent on abstinence from substance use.
4. Proposed Project: (~2,000 words max)
● Describe the proposed project, including the primary population to be served, and identify whether activities/services are new or a continuation of existing services/activities.
● Describe the organization’s plan to implement the overdose education and naloxone distribution activities required under RFA Section 2.1.3.
● Identify at least three (3) Core Activities listed in RFA Section 3.2.4 that the organization will implement and describe the organization’s implementation plan.
● Identify and describe any other allowable activities listing in RFA Section 3.2.5 that the organization plans to implement.
● For all proposed activities, describe how they align with the principles and evidence-based practices for ACCESS grantees listed in RFA Section 3.1.
5. Staff capacity: (~1,000 words max)
● Describe the applicant’s staff capacity, identifying the key positions or staff members responsible for implementing each proposed project.
● Include information about relevant experience providing services to people who use drugs how people with lived experience are incorporated into your organization’s workforce.
● Describe how grant funding will be used to expand the organization’s staff capacity.
6. Non-Personnel Resources Needed: (~1,000 words max) Describe the non-personnel resources needed and how they will support successful project implementation.
7. Data Management and Reporting: (~500 words max)
● Describe the organization’s plan for data collection, storage, and management necessary to meet reporting requirements.
● Identify software and/or database tools used and the person(s) responsible for data management and reporting.
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