Application information:

NEW! The FY 2026 Addressing Disparities in Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Obesity in Maryland Communities grant is currently accepting applications! Visit the SDOH page to learn more. Applications are due May 5th, 2025, at 5 p.m.​

Minority Outreach and Technical Assistance (MOTA) 

MOTA (Minority Outreach Technical Assistance) MHHD's legacy program was initially born in 2001 from the Cigarette restitution program to ensure participation in the state's Tobacco and Cancer Community Health Coalition.  MOTA has grown to be a chronic disease program providing prevention, education, outreach, and linkage to care services. 

MOTA provides funding to organizations providing preventative programming utilizing community engagement, partnerships, outreach, technical assistance, and ongoing intervention with individuals with need.

To read more about MOTA click here​. 

Addressing Disparities in Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Obesity in Maryland Communities​​

The Addressing Disparities in Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Obesity in Maryland Communities​ program  is our newest barrier removal program. The SDOH program reduces health inequity among Maryland’s racial and ethnic minorities. The program does this by providing funding to organizations to provide community-based interventions to address SDOH.

To read more about SDOH click here.