FY26 Cecil County Health Department Health Investment Grant Program

The Cecil County Health Department is soliciting applications for grants to community organizations to advance health equity and improve overall health in identified priority areas by addressing social determinants of health. The goal of the grant is to provide funding for projects aimed at addressing areas of social need and other factors in the county that contribute to negative health outcomes and health inequities. Key areas of focus include access to health services, mental health and suicide, and substance abuse. • The grant program seeks to empower organizations to address areas of social need and other factors in the county that contribute to substance use disorders, mental health, childhood trauma, and access to health services. • Projects may focus on increasing access to transportation resources, improving health literacy, increasing access to nutritious food options and opportunities for physical activity, and improving social connectedness and social support networks. • The contract term is from the date of award to June 30, 2026. • The maximum funding available is $100,000, with multiple contract awards of up to $25,000 per award. • Applications will be rated based on alignment with the RFP goal, use of evidence-based programming or promising practices, and budget efficiency.