RFA Addenda_BPM054527_12.18.25.pdf

This is an RFA Addendum issued by the Maryland Department of Health for the SFY 2027 Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program (BPM054527). The addendum, issued on December 18, 2025, modifies the original solicitation for applications from local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations to establish and expand community behavioral health programs serving eligible service members, veterans, and their family members in Maryland. 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 original application deadline was January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and an additional addendum was issued on January 9, 2026. Award recipients must begin new program implementation by July 1, 2026, with the contract period running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

The specific revisions made in this addendum include the removal of Attachments E, C, and D from the RFA; the update of Attachment B (Budget Template); and revisions to references to originally included attachments, with all other RFA details remaining unchanged. 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. The maximum allowable indirect cost rate is 15%, and all awards are firm fixed-price agreements provided on a reimbursement basis with quarterly invoicing due October 15, January 15, April 15, and July 15. Successful applicants must complete the Star Behavioral Health Providers' Tier 1 training course within three months of award. Applications must be submitted electronically through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA), with Crystal Hack (crystal.hack@maryland.gov, 410-627-6814) serving as the Contract Officer.