Accredited Schools of Social Work Grant Funding Opportunity to Support Maryland’s Future Behavioral Health Workforce Utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Office of Population Health Improvement (OPHI) is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to increase educational opportunities for Maryland's future behavioral health workforce. The RFA aims to provide scholarships, specialized coursework, and training to accredited schools of social work in Maryland through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The key objectives are to support and expand the state's future behavioral health workforce. Eligible applicants must demonstrate how their proposed projects will align with the RFA's goals. The RFA does not specify item quantities, response dates, site visits, or award dates, but it indicates that grant awards will range from $100,000 to $500,000. The application deadline is August 13, 2024.

The RFA does not mention any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not indicate the presence of any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total amount of funding available for this opportunity is not specified, but it is provided through the ARPA. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed projects will support Maryland's future behavioral health workforce and align with the RFA's objectives.