PHPA 4016: School Nurse Led Asthma Case Management Capacity Building

The Maryland Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Bureau is requesting applications for school nurse-led asthma case management capacity building under RFA PHPA 4016, with applications due July 24, 2026. The Department intends to make up to eight awards. Eligible applicants are limited to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) or Local Health Departments (LHDs).

Applicants must designate at least one Registered Nurse as the lead staff for asthma case management implementation, with additional staffing at the applicant's discretion. Appropriate uses of grant funds include RN or other staff salaries, stipends, substitute RN hours, professional development for school nurses and school staff on asthma management, and training to facilitate student and caregiver education.

The grant period runs from October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, representing a nine-month term with no anticipated renewal or extension. Funding amounts are variable and not disclosed in advance; applicants must propose budgets reflecting their specific needs and capacity. The Department will not hire, manage, or directly engage staff related to this solicitation — all personnel matters are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Local Health Departments receiving funding through the Unified Funding Distribution will process invoicing through FIMIS following standard grant procedures.

The evaluation process assesses project narratives according to weights in section 5.2, followed by evaluation of budget proposals. No virtual presentations or negotiation meetings will be offered; all materials must be submitted in the application. Award notifications are anticipated by October 1, 2026. This is a new initiative with no incumbent vendors or historical spending data. No local preference applies.