Description
The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene is providing grants to local fire departments and volunteer fire companies to procure innovative cancer screening tests for professional and volunteer firefighters. The goal is to provide cancer screenings that are not otherwise conducted during routine physical examinations or covered by insurance. Applicants must assemble a healthcare team, identify a cancer screening test, and create a work plan. The grant period is from April 6, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
• The grant is open to local fire departments, volunteer fire companies, and counties or other local government entities.
• Applicants must be 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations.
• The grant will cover the cost of innovative cancer screening tests.
• Applicants must submit a detailed work plan and budget.
• The grant period is 85 days.
• The Department of Health & Mental Hygiene will award grants on a pro rata basis if the total amount of applications exceeds the available funds.