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 877 grants totaling $298.7 million, supporting programs in every jurisdiction of the state. These programs have collectively served more than 736,000 Marylanders, and grants awarded by the CHRC have enabled grantees to leverage $52.6 million in additional federal and private/non-profit resources.
Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports
The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, and other state leaders will announce $96 million in new grant awards to support student mental health for the 2025-2026 school year. The programs will serve all 24 jurisdictions in the state and are projected to serve 80% of Maryland schools. Funding for the Consortium was made available by the Maryland General Assembly through the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. For a list of grant awards made click HERE. 
