Maryland Department of Health
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission

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Community Health Resources Commission​

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The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) was created by the Maryland General Assembly in 2005 to expand access to health care services in underserved communities in Maryland. The CHRC is an independent commission operating within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), whose 11 members are appointed by the Governor. Since its inception, the CHRC has awarded 866 grants totaling $291.7 million, supporting programs in every jurisdiction of the state. These programs have collectively served more than 66​3,000 Marylanders, and grants awarded by the CHRC have enabled grantees to leverage $44.7 million in additional federal and private/non-profit resources.​ 

CHRC is Seeking Grant Reviewers

The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (“CHRC" or the “Commission"), an independent agency operating within the Maryland Department of Health, is seeking to hire independent reviewers (the “Contractor") to evaluate grant proposals using criteria established by the CHRC, and to submit recommendations regarding which applicants to invite to present their grant proposals to the CHRC in Spring 2025.  The procurements are Small Procurements I, II & III depending on the Area of Focus reviewed.  Grant applications will be due to the CHRC on January 13, 2025, and grant awards will be made by the CHRC in Spring 2025.  The Contractor will be required to submit its evaluations of the assigned grant proposals to the Commission on or before February 6, 2025.  The Contractor cannot be affiliated with or connected to any of the entities applying for Commission grants, either in direct employment, contractual agreement or a consulting role.  A Conflict-of-Interest Affidavit and Disclosure Statement (Attachment A) will be required of the Contractor.  Solicitations​ may be found below and on the CHRC Request for Applications ​page and are due to Jen Clatterbuck, CHRC Administrator by 12:00 pm EST on January 6, 2025​.​

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Community Health Resources Commission issues 3rd Consortium Request for Applications; 

Up to $120 million available to support student behavioral health services across the state​

​Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC), an independent commission within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), released the next round of grant funding for the Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports.  This funding opportunity will make available up to $120 million in new grant funding made available by the Maryland General Assembly to support current and expanded behavioral health services for students, pre-kindergarten through high school, statewide. The RFA can be accessed at: https://health.maryland.gov/mchrc/Pages/notices.aspx.​

Community Health Resources Commission issues annual Request for Applications; $7 million to be provided in new grant funding this year​​

The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC), an independent commission within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), today released its annual Request for Applications (RFA).  Under this funding opportunity, a total of $7 million in new grant funding is available statewide to support projects in the following four areas: (1) diabetes and chronic disease; (2) maternal and child health; (3) behavioral health, including mental health and the ongoing impact of the opioid crisis; and (4) oral health care, in support of the state's Medicaid Dental Benefit.   The RFA can be accessed at: https://health.maryland.gov/mchrc/Pages/notices.aspx.

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​​Maryland Community Health Resources Commission staff may be working a hybrid schedule - onsite or teleworking.  Commission staff wish to provide exceptional customer service and ask you submit any inquiries via email in order to receive a timely response.  Email information for Commission staff may be found here.