Historically Black Colleges and Universities 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, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), seeks to provide scholarships and specialized coursework and training to support the development of Maryland's future behavioral health professionals. Eligible applicants are Maryland-based Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who will use the awarded funds for student scholarships, curriculum development, and the implementation of specialized training programs. The RFA outlines the project's objectives, required deliverables, and application submission details, including a response due date of August 21, 2024, and an unspecified award timeline.

This RFA is specifically targeted towards Maryland's HBCU institutions, and no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. Additionally, no information is provided regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure and technology integration requirements. The RFA also does not specify any award values or budget ranges, but the funding for this opportunity is sourced from the ARPA.