RFA - HBCU ARPA Grant Opportunity.pdf

This document is a Request for Applications (RFA) issued by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Office of Population Health Improvement (OPHI), to increase educational opportunities for Maryland's future behavioral health workforce through the provision of scholarships and specialized coursework and training. The RFA is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is targeted towards Maryland's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The RFA outlines the project overview, required deliverables, and application submission details, including the response due date and award timeline.

The RFA seeks to support Maryland's future behavioral health workforce by providing funding for scholarships and specialized training programs at the state's HBCU institutions. Eligible applicants must be Maryland-based HBCUs, and the awarded funds are intended to be used for student scholarships, curriculum development, and the implementation of specialized training programs. The RFA does not provide specific information regarding pricing, set-asides, or incumbent contractors, but it does note that the funding for this opportunity is sourced from the ARPA.