Maryland To Expand School-Based Health Clinics, Seeks Three Organizations For Planning Grants

The State of Maryland Department of Health (DOH) plans to open three new school-based health centers (SBHCs) to participate in the Maryland SBHC Program. On January 30, 2025, the DOH issued a request for applications (RFA PHPA 3296/ BPM048293) for administrative sponsoring organizations to develop plans for the new centers. Proposals are due by March 7, 2025.

The three selected organizations will each be awarded two-year planning grants valued at $100,000 annually to support development and engage partners in exploring their community’s needs for an SBHC operation that is safe and sustainable. The centers provide primary . . .