FY 2026 COMMUNITY BOND APPLICATION INFORMATION
The FY 2026 Application cycle for the CHFGP and FQHCGP is now CLOSED.
If you are interested in learning about this grant program and future funding opportunities, please contact Ahmed Awad, Program Manager at ahmed.awad@maryland.gov or 667-203-9229.
Grant Agreement
Beginning in FY 2025, MDH will be implementing a Capital Bond Grant Agreement ("Agreement"). The Agreement is a written document memorializing the terms and conditions of the Community Health Facilities Grant Program or Federally Qualified Health Center Grant Program Awards and incorporates the terms of the Grant Award. The Agreement will be executed at the time the Notice of Award is issued. It is recommended that the Agreement be reviewed in advance so that questions can be addressed prior to circulation.
Grant Agreement
Please direct all Agreement questions to Ahmed Awad, Program Manager at ahmed.awad@maryland.gov or 667-203-9229.
MDH Sponsored Capital Improvement Program Grants and Loans Overview
OFMD is responsible for the management and administration of the MDH Sponsored Capital Improvement Program Grants and Loans, which encompasses both the Community Health Facilities Grant Program and the Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program.
Community Health Facilities Grant Program
The Community Health Facilities Grant Program ("CHFGP") has been in existence since the 1970s and has provided millions of dollars in capital grants. The CHFGP provides capital grants to assist in the acquisition, design, construction, renovation, and equipping of facilities to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and drug and alcohol abuse treatment services. It is considered essential to facilitate the movement of individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities from State-operated facilities to the community; and to house and treat individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The primary focus is to develop and expand supported housing units for eligible populations.
The goal is to use the CHFGP to leverage other capital and operating funds to expand community capacity, particularly to support housing for those with forensic involvement and integrate behavioral health services (i.e., mental illness and substance use disorders) that promote prevention, provide crisis and diversion services and integrate with somatic services.
Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program
The Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program ("FQHCGP") has been in existence since 2004 and has provided millions of dollars in capital grants. The FQHCGP provides capital grants to assist in the conversion, acquisition, design, construction, renovation, and equipping of Federally Qualified Health Center facilities, which provide primary care, specialty care, OB/GYN, dental, mental health, and drug and alcohol abuse treatment services. Priorities for funding are set by the Primary Care Office under the Office of Population Health Improvement.
Grant Program COMAR Regulations
The Office Facilities Management and Development's (formerly known as the Office of Capital Planning, Budgeting, and Engineering Services) Grant Program is regulated by the MDH Office of Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) in accordance with §§ 10-130 through 10-139 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The following are the six chapters of COMAR that are applicable:
COMAR 10.08.01 Construction Funds For Public and Nonprofit Nursing Homes
COMAR 10.08.02 Construction Funds For Public & Nonprofit Community Mental Health, Addiction, & DD Facilities
COMAR 10.08.03 Construction Funds for Public and Nonprofit Adult Day Care Centers
COMAR 10.08.04 Construction Funds for Public and Nonprofit Assisted Living Facilities
COMAR 10.08.05 Construction Funds for Federally Qualified Health Centers
COMAR 10.08.06 Construction Funds for Conversion of Nursing Facilities
The Regulations can be found on the Maryland Division of State Documents website.
