Current Opportunities

BHSB periodically offers funding opportunities for a range of services and activities to support behavioral health and wellness in Baltimore City. Announcements about funding opportunities are posted on this page and shared through our e-mail list. Check back often for new opportunities.

• COVID Mitigation Funding
  • Funding Overview: This funding is available to expand dedicated testing and mitigation resources for people with mental health and substance use disorders. These funds will provide resources and flexibility for states to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency and ensure the continuity of services to support individuals connected to the behavioral health system.
  • Eligibility Criteria: Baltimore City providers that offer community mental health and/or substance use disorder services for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) or children with (serious emotional disturbance (SED). This includes both outpatient and residential services.

Request for Proposals:

• Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports Consortium Call for Proposals
  • Funds will be used to expand, establish, and support mental health services for students across the state.
  • Applications due: October 11, 2023, by 12 p.m.

BHSB Requests for Proposals:

• Telehealth Equipment for Behavioral Health Services
  • Proposal Due Date: September 21, 2023, at 12 p.m.
  • Pre-Proposal Conference Q&A
  • Anticipated Award Notification: November 1, 2023
• Rollover Funding: One-Time Funding for Small Projects.
  • Pre-Proposal Conference Q&A
  • Anticipated Award Notification: Spring 2024
• Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Support Services
  • Pre-Proposal Conference Q&A
  • Anticipated Award Notification: August 28, 2023
• Baltimore City Youth Mental Health Stabilization Services
  • Pre-Proposal Conference Q&A
  • Anticipated Award Notification: September 1, 2023
• Electronic Pill Dispenser Project
  • Pre-Proposal Conference Q&A
  • Anticipated Award Notification: September 1, 2023
• Mobile Response Team
  • Pre-Proposal Conference Q&A
  • Anticipated Award Notification: September 22, 2023
• Open Access Clinics
  • Pre-Proposal Conference Q&A
  • Anticipated Award Notification: September 22, 2023

BHSB uses Survey Monkey Apply  to manage some RFP applications.

Trainer Application:

BHSB is invested in ensuring the behavioral health workforce has access to high quality innovative training by coordinating training activities for a various provider types. BHSB invites trainers to submit applications to collaborate on trainings on a wide variety of topics for counselors, social workers, peer recovery specialists, harm reductionists, and others working in the behavioral health care field.

The trainer application should be used by trainers interested in working with BHSB’s Maryland Harm Reduction Training Institute (MaHRTI), Mental Health First Aid training, Peer Recovery Specialist training, law enforcement training, etc. BHSB asks that applicants clearly identify the training topic to indicate the type of training being submitted.  

To learn more, download the Trainer Application document, which includes detailed information about the process and BHSB contact information for questions.

• FY 24 Trainer Application – Single Training Proposal
• FY 24 Trainer Application – Multiple Training Proposals

Additional References:

• Professional Board CEU Requirements (Click to open PDF document)

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