Description
The Maryland Department of Health’s Office of Population Health Improvement (OPHI) is seeking qualified organizations that already operate Maryland‑accredited Community Health Worker (CHW) certification training programs to expand capacity and train at least five Maryland residents or employees per awardee. The grant (up to a total of $150,000 for all awards) will cover program delivery, recruitment, enrollment, training, and the provision of supplies such as laptops and textbooks to remove barriers for participants. Awardees must submit a technical narrative, budget justification, work plan, and required compliance documents via the state’s eMMA system. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price agreement lasting approximately eight months (Dec 1 2026 – July 30 2027) with monthly progress meetings, bimonthly performance reporting, and a final three‑page narrative. Key deliverables include recruiting a minimum of five CHWs, providing training and materials, issuing completion certificates, and assisting graduates with certification applications.
• Minimum of 5 CHWs trained per awardee, at no cost to students
• Use of CDC/HHS funding (100% federal) – total award pool ≤ $150,000
• Required compliance with ADA, Maryland accreditation standards, and reporting schedules
• Deliverables: recruitment strategy, training execution, supply provision, certification assistance, monthly progress updates, final report
• Mandatory registration on eMMA and proof of 501(c)(3) status (or public institution)