RFA Addenda_BPM054527_1.9.26.pdf

This is an addendum to a Request for Applications (RFA) issued by the Maryland Department of Health for the SFY 2027 Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program. The addendum modifies the original RFA solicitation, which seeks applications from local nonprofit organizations to establish and expand community behavioral health programs serving eligible service members, veterans, and their family members in Maryland. The programs must address the behavioral health needs of the military-connected population and facilitate timely connections to appropriate community-based care upon discharge from the behavioral health program. Specific details regarding response deadlines, bidder conferences, site visits, contract term length, and renewal options are subject to the terms outlined in the complete addendum document and original RFA.

The addendum addresses modifications to pricing terms, eligibility requirements, funding mechanisms, or other substantive provisions of the original RFA. As a matching grant program, applicants are expected to demonstrate financial commitment through matching funds or in-kind contributions. The funding source is the Maryland Department of Health, with amounts and specific award details contingent upon the evaluation of applications and available state appropriations. Additional information regarding set-asides, incumbent considerations, current program environment, and other material terms would be specified within the complete addendum provisions.