Funding Watch — broader Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program pipeline; first-round RHTP awards are in implementation and no new statewide RHTP application deadline is currently published.Atlas Opportunity Score 99/100
Verified September 23, 2026
Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program remains a high-priority Funding Watch. MDH reports a $168.18 million Budget Period 1 award, $163.7 million in planned subawards and $134.8 million expected through competitive procurement processes. Current verified future pathways include school-based health-center expansion and mobile units, HIE connectivity and AI-enabled workflows, telehealth infrastructure, technology-enabled chronic-disease management, mobile integrated health/community paramedicine, behavioral health and workforce.
Required next actionPre-position rural Maryland projects around the state's verified pipeline: school-based health-center expansion and mobile units, HIE connectivity and AI-enabled workflows, centralized telehealth infrastructure, technology-enabled chronic-disease management, mobile integrated health/community paramedicine, behavioral-health expansion, rural workforce and value-based care. Track MDH and partner procurement channels for the next controlling notice, then verify applicant eligibility, award size, allowable costs, match, deadline and submission mechanics before outreach or budgeting.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 98/100
Verified September 25, 2026
Maryland's Rural Health Connectivity Program provides up to $40,000 per eligible organization to help rural HIPAA-covered healthcare providers connect certified EHR systems to CRISP through onboarding, ADT and CCD data feeds, InContext access, and provider-based milestone payments. Funding is available first-come, first-served while funds remain.
Required next actionComplete the CRISP Rural Health Connectivity Program intake form immediately; confirm the organization is a HIPAA-covered provider physically located in rural Maryland or serving a patient population where the majority of patients are from rural Maryland; confirm the certified EHR can electronically submit encounter and clinical data to CRISP; complete required CRISP participation, privacy, lab-release, training, W-9 and patient-panel onboarding steps; identify which new ADT, CCD and/or InContext milestones the organization can implement; and maintain funded data feeds for at least one year.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 96/100
Verified September 10, 2026
Opportunity Overview Baltimore County Department of Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health / Local Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a qualified organization to provide the physical plant and develop, license and operate a Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center (BHCSC). The center is intended to serve people of all ages and insurance statuses experiencing mental-health, substance-use, situational […]
Required next actionRetrieve and review both OpenGov addenda; verify provider facility, licensure, Medicaid approval, staffing, insurance and implementation capacity. New-outreach cutoff: September 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Maryland's FY2027 Nonpublic School Health and Security Program provides $2.5 million to 153 eligible nonpublic schools for school nurses, other health professionals, medical supplies, AEDs, hearing and vision screening, and approved school-security costs. MSDE's dedicated program page says applications are due September 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM, while its central grant index says 5:00 PM ET. Atlas uses 5:00 PM ET as the safe operational cutoff until MSDE resolves the conflict.
Required next actionEligible schools should confirm that their school appears in the FY2027 MSDE online application, then submit the expression-of-interest application by September 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM (timezone not stated by MSDE) with a designated point of contact, EIN/business name, current W-9, required assurances, and planned reimbursable health or security expenses consistent with the FY2027 Grant Information Guide. Health uses expressly include nurse salary/fringe for hours worked, staff medical training, medical supplies, AEDs, overdose-reversing medication, hearing and vision screening, and salary/fringe plus related service supplies for listed health professionals such as psychologists, counselors, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Contracts must align with allowable uses and all work must be completed by June 30, 2027.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 95/100
Verified September 10, 2026
Opportunity Overview Baltimore County Department of Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health / Local Behavioral Health Authority is seeking qualified organizations to provide Mental Health Case Management: Care Coordination for Children and Youth for eligible Baltimore County children, youth, young adults and families. The procurement replaces SCON-10001238 and is structured as a one-year base contract with […]
Required next actionMonitor official OpenGov for amendments; verify candidate CCO approval, Maryland Medical Assistance participation, 3+ years care-coordination experience, staffing and compliance; complete CRM Email Opt-Out and same-opportunity deduplication before outreach. New-outreach cutoff: October 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 30, 2026
The Leonard & Helen R. Stulman Foundation accepts rolling Letters of Inquiry from Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations for mental health, health and aging initiatives. Priorities include access to mental-health treatment for underserved populations, serious-mental-illness supports, chronic-disease prevention and management, access to healthcare for disadvantaged populations, social determinants of health and aging-in-community services.
Required next actionConfirm Maryland nonprofit or qualifying fiscal-sponsor eligibility; align the request to mental health, health or aging; exclude K-12 public education, conferences/symposia, brick-and-mortar capital projects and individual scholarships; prepare a signed LOI of no more than two pages describing mission/programs, request purpose, amount/use of funds and alignment with Foundation priorities; and submit the LOI through the Foundation's online process for the next monthly review.
Active — RollingAtlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 29, 2026
The France-Merrick Foundation is accepting FY2027 Letters of Inquiry from Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofits, primarily in Greater Baltimore, for one-time project investments including capital projects, equipment and technology. Health & Human Services priorities include prevention, population health, access to care for disadvantaged populations, community-based healthcare, nutrition access and services for people with disabilities. Requests under $50,000 are reviewed on a rolling basis; for requests over $50,000, the next LOI decision cutoff is December 4, 2026.
Required next actionConfirm Maryland/Greater Baltimore fit, 501(c)(3) or eligible fiscal-sponsor status, required board officer structure and 51% unrelated voting-board composition; define a shovel-ready one-time health, capital, equipment or technology project; document total project cost, committed funding, remaining gap and requested amount; submit a 1–3 page LOI through the Foundation portal. Requests under $50,000 are reviewed monthly; for requests over $50,000, target the December 4, 2026 LOI decision cutoff.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Verified September 29, 2026
University of Maryland Medical System is accepting 2026 Community Impact Grant applications through October 14, 2026 for Maryland nonprofit community organizations addressing chronic disease, behavioral health, access to care, safety, and social drivers of health, with fixed $25,000, $75,000, and $200,000 funding tiers.
Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3) or qualifying nonprofit community-organization status and a Maryland service footprint; select the strongest CHNA priority; choose the appropriate $25,000, $75,000, or $200,000 tier; secure the required community-based partner or partners; for Soar, confirm service across at least three UMMS regions; and submit the application through the UMMS Community Impact Grant application link by October 14, 2026.
Active — applications due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern TimeAtlas Opportunity Score 93/100
Verified September 28, 2026
Maryland's FY2027 Safe Schools Fund Grant is open to all 24 local public school systems. The State appropriated $600,000, with up to $25,000 per jurisdiction for school-safety projects that may include behavioral-health and wraparound planning, crisis intervention, substance-use services, trauma-informed and de-escalation training, threat assessment, outreach and safety technology. Applications are due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is one of Maryland's twenty-four local public school systems; select an eligible school-safety project; prepare the required IRS Form W-9, Statement of Need narrative, detailed Project Description, and signed Itemized Spend Plan; include quotes or program literature when applicable to the request; ensure any business or nonprofit organization operating in Maryland that will contract or partner on the project is registered and in good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation and that contractors or staff hold any required licenses or certifications; and submit the online MCSS application no later than September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Awards are reimbursement-based, indirect costs are not permitted, funds must supplement rather than supplant existing appropriations, and no mandatory non-Federal match requirement is stated in the FY2027 NOFA.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 92/100
Verified September 19, 2026
Baltimore Community Foundation is accepting 2026 Stronger Schools grant applications through September 23, 2026 for nonprofit-led projects serving Baltimore City or Baltimore County schools. Current priorities include student mental health, school climate and culture, kindergarten readiness, school-based health services, wellness rooms and supports for students with disabilities. A direct partnership with school leaders and a school letter of support are important application controls.
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit or has an eligible fiscal sponsor; identify the Baltimore City or Baltimore County school(s) to be served; develop the proposal directly with school leaders and secure the required school letter of support; align the project to student mental health, school climate/culture and/or kindergarten readiness; define measurable school-level outcomes; and submit through BCF's online portal by September 23, 2026.
Active — deadline conflict; confirm live eMMA cutoffAtlas Opportunity Score 92/100
Verified September 6, 2026
Maryland Department of Health is seeking one grantee to develop or strengthen a comprehensive transition program for young adults with sickle cell disease moving from pediatric to adult-centered care. The RFA requires transition coordination, psychosocial assessment, referral systems, evidence-informed readiness tools, workflows, staffing and quarterly outcome reporting. Atlas uses September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET as a conservative operational cutoff because the available procurement materials contain conflicting close-date displays; applicants should confirm the live BPM058515 deadline in eMMA before submission.
Required next actionImmediately search BPM058515 in eMaryland Marketplace Advantage and confirm the live closing date/time and all addenda. Eligible applicants should complete the project narrative, work plan and separate budget narrative; document nonprofit/government/public-college eligibility and Maryland good standing; designate transition-program staffing including a Transition Coordinator; define referral and care-continuity workflows; and submit before September 15 at noon ET unless eMMA clearly establishes a different controlling cutoff.
Active — Rolling / Limited AvailabilityAtlas Opportunity Score 92/100
Verified September 5, 2026
Maryland's new $3 million Pay It Forward Fund is active for the 2026-27 academic year, beginning with Associate Degree in Nursing students at the Community College of Baltimore County. Eligible students can access 0% interest loans for tuition gaps and living expenses, with income-based deferment available below the program's $50,000 annual income threshold.
Required next actionIf enrolled in or accepted to CCBC's Associate Degree in Nursing program, confirm Maryland residency, age 18+, U.S. work authorization, FAFSA filing or CCBC-verified FAFSA ineligibility, and the program's basic credit requirements. Contact CCBC Financial Aid for current application instructions and apply through the MD Pay It Forward Fund / Ascent process while funding remains available. Do not assume future participating colleges or loan terms until the program publishes them.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 92/100
Verified September 10, 2026
St. Mary’s County Government, through the Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention and Rehabilitation Center Division, is soliciting a contractor to provide comprehensive medical and mental health services for people incarcerated or detained at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center in Leonardtown, Maryland. Opportunity details Solicitation: BPM058606 / RFP 27-DC-152002Deadline: September 30, 2026 at 4:00 […]
Required next actionMonitor the controlling eMMA/County procurement record for addenda; verify full prime-bidder correctional-health qualifications, staffing matrix, licensing, insurance, references, bonding and submission forms. New applicant outreach cutoff: September 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 92/100
Verified September 21, 2026
Maryland Energy Administration's FY27 Commercial & Community Buildings Grant Program is open through December 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The program anticipates up to $103.95 million statewide, including $33 million for Maryland LEAs, with LEA efficiency/electrification awards up to $3 million and solar awards up to $1 million.
Required next actionEligible Maryland LEAs, the Maryland School for the Blind, the Maryland School for the Deaf, nonprofits/community-serving organizations, local governments, and qualifying commercial building owners should select the correct track; use the controlling v2 FOA modified September 17, 2026 and the current FY27 CCB Energy Impact & Grant Calculator 091426 v2; assemble all track-required documents; and submit through My MEA before December 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Do not rely on older downloaded application resources.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 92/100
Verified September 9, 2026
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County is accepting 2026 Family Protection Fund applications through October 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM. More than $500,000 is available in the initial cycle for Anne Arundel County nonprofits providing immigration-related legal assistance and crisis support, including mental health services, rental assistance, food distribution and transportation.
Required next actionConfirm the organization is located and operating in Anne Arundel County, verify active 501(c)(3) and Maryland charitable-registration compliance, choose the legal-assistance or crisis-support track, prepare a direct-service and outcome-tracking plan, and submit before October 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified September 14, 2026
Maryland Energy Administration's FY27 Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program is open through September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. MEA anticipates $10 million for eligible zero-emission vehicles plus $2.5 million for supplemental charging infrastructure, including electric school buses and qualifying on-road, off-road, and life-safety emergency vehicle projects.
Required next actionEligible Maryland LEAs, local governments, nonprofits, businesses and other qualifying applicants should review the September 11 modified FOA, select the eligible vehicle/charging category, assemble the signed My MEA application and Attachment C, W-9, applicable SDAT/tax-exempt documents, project narrative, ZEV and conventional vehicle quotes, ZEV specifications, financing/contract/commitment documents, and any charging budget, EVSE specifications and vendor estimates, then submit through My MEA before September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 90/100
Verified September 10, 2026
Opportunity Overview Carroll County Government is seeking contractors to provide personal care services for county residents. Current procurement data describes non-medical in-home support including assistance with activities of daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation and related personal-care functions, with trained personnel and service records required. Deadline and Procurement Route The solicitation is open under […]
Required next actionRetrieve the controlling Public Purchase package and verify licensing, staffing, insurance, references, pricing, forms, amendments and QC/Dr. Miltie direct-vendor eligibility before any bid decision.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 90/100
Verified September 10, 2026
Opportunity Overview Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) is soliciting proposals under RFP 27SC-048 / eMMA BPM058660 to establish a pool of approved providers for Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) Services for students with disabilities. The current solicitation metadata describes psychoeducational, neuropsychological, speech-language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, functional behavioral, assistive technology, autism spectrum disorder, adaptive behavior, […]
Required next actionMonitor AACPS Current Bid Solicitations/eMMA for amendments; verify full RFP/addenda and five-year IEE/licensure requirements; qualify Maryland IEE providers; complete CRM Email Opt-Out and same-opportunity deduplication before outreach. New-outreach cutoff: September 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
Active — Amended Request for Information / Sources SoughtAtlas Opportunity Score 90/100
Verified September 19, 2026
NIH is seeking market-research input on technologies that can collect high-quality, provenanced real-world health data once and support numerous authorized downstream uses. Responses to RFI 75N95C26R00005 are due September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
Required next actionMonitor the latest SAM.gov notice and any resulting solicitation. The latest notice extends the RFI response deadline to October 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Do not advance a Dr. Miltie response unless all requested EMR extraction, leave-behind deployment, de-identification, privacy-preserving linkage, provenance, security, healthcare implementation, pricing, and past-performance capabilities are independently substantiated. Targeted WorkDrive review found no supporting evidence sufficient to clear a direct response.
ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 90/100
Verified September 29, 2026
The Abell Foundation accepts Baltimore City-focused health and human services grant requests above $10,000 through its Regular Grants process. First-time applicants must begin with a short LOI; returning or pre-cleared applicants submit through the grant portal for one of five annual Board review cycles. Eligible uses include direct services, pilots, research, general operating support, construction, renovation and capital equipment.
Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3)/509(a), government-agency, or qualifying fiscal-sponsorship status and a Baltimore City focus. If this is the first Abell request over $10,000, submit the required LOI at least three weeks before the targeted Board deadline. Returning or pre-cleared applicants should apply through the current Regular Grants portal for the applicable Board cycle.
