Procurement and Grant Opportunities
410-876-4963
Procurement services includes Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs). We also offer some grant opportunities for the public. Please call Carol Wilson at 410-876-4963 or check this web page regularly for currently available opportunities.
Grant Opportunities
Opioid Operational Command Center 2024 Competitive Grant Program
The purpose of the Competitive Grant Program is to distribute grant funding to the highest-scoring proposals received from state and local governments and community-based partners that serve to meet the greatest needs around the state. The funding available for the OOCC’s FY 24 Competitive Grants Program is approximately $6 million.
Who is Eligible
State agencies, local governments (including local school systems), and private or non-profit community-based partners are eligible to apply for Competitive Grant Program funding. All project proposals must address the opioid crisis through the policy priorities of Prevention & Education, Enforcement & Public Safety, and/or Treatment & Recovery. Additionally, projects must align with the goals established in the state’s Inter-Agency Opioid Coordination Plan.
How to Apply
Find application materials and information on the Before It’s Too Late website.
Key Dates
Request for Proposals release date: March 2, 2023
Virtual information session: March 22, 1 pm. https://beforeitstoolate.maryland.gov/events/
Application deadline: April 6, 20223 at 5 p.m. EDT
Award decisions: June 22, 2023 (tentative)
Grant Period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Tobacco Use Prevention Grants
Tobacco use, including cigarette smoking, cigar smoking, and smokeless tobacco use, remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Each year cigarette smoking accounts for approximately 1 of every 5 deaths, or about 443,000 people. E-cigarettes have become the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth. Approximately 20% of high school students report using vape products.
The mission of the Carroll County Health Department’s Cigarette Restitution Fund Tobacco Program is to prevent and reduce the use of tobacco and vaping products, thereby reducing the burden of tobacco related morbidity and mortality on the Carroll County population.
Community grants provide funds for non-traditional projects with community-wide benefit, giving community organizations, businesses and other groups an opportunity to have direct input and influence on improving the health of Carroll County residents.
For more information contact Karen Crawford at 410 876-4867 or karen.crawford@maryland.gov.
Procurement Opportunities
New! Consultant position
Consultant: Cultural and Linguistic Appropriate Services (CLAS) Consultant
Carroll County Health Department
Bureau of Prevention, Wellness & Recovery
The Carroll County Health Department, Bureau of Prevention, Wellness & Recovery proposes to hire a CLAS Consultant whose specific job function is to provide support to the Director of Special Populations to facilitate the CLAS Strategic Plan inclusive of development of CLAS trainings, collection of data related to cultural and linguistic services within Carroll County, as well as development of CLAS policy and procedures for the Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery.
This position is currently approved for 40 Hours Per week, with flexibility to complete work via a telework position. The working schedule will be determined by the CCHD Contract Monitor and Consultant.
Position Details: Full time CLAS Consultant
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or related field
Preferred Experience: Experience working in public health.
Position Details and Preferred Requirements:
- Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience working in the behavioral health and/or public health environment.
- Consultant position(s) do not include State of Maryland employment benefits such as medical, dental, retirement and paid leave. Additionally, Consultant positions are responsible for payment of their own self-employment taxes.
- Candidate must possess current motor vehicle operator’s license and own vehicle.
- Pay rate for this position is $ 25 per Hour.
- Consultant Contract term is until June 30, 2023; however, it may be extended longer based on satisfactory performance by the Consultant and needs of the program.
- A background check will be required prior to signing of the Consultant contract.
To apply for this position, email a cover letter, resume and copies of your current credential and licensing information to karen.crawford@maryland.gov Please call 410-876-4867 for any additional questions related to this Consultant opportunity.
Consultant Position
Dental Hygienist- Licensed in the State of Maryland
Carroll County Health Department
The Carroll County Health Department is accepting resumes for a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH). This position shall act as a Dental Hygienist in the Carroll County Health Department’s Oral Health Program. This position consists of regular dental prophylaxis, oral hygiene instruction for children and pregnant women in the clinic. The RDH Consultant shall also provide HPV vaccination education when appropriate for parents. In addition, there may be community outreach programs related to oral healthcare that the RDH develops and implements
The hours for this position are up to Twenty-Four (24) Hours per week, with the potential for expansion to Forty Hours (40). Monday -Friday, (No weekends), 8:30 AM-4:30PM
Position Details: Dental Hygienist
Preferred Education: Candidates for positions in this classification must possess and maintain a current certification as a Dental Hygienist from the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners.
Preferred Experience: Experience as a Dental Hygienist in a public health clinic setting.
Position Details and Preferred Requirements:
- Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience as a Dental Hygienist in a public health setting.
- Candidate must possess a current license as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in the State of Maryland.
- Consultant position(s) do not include State of Maryland employment benefits such as medical, dental, retirement and paid leave. Additionally, Consultant positions are responsible for payment of their own self-employment taxes.
- Candidate must possess a current motor vehicle operator’s license and own vehicle.
- Candidate must obtain their own professional liability insurance upon being selected for this position.
- Prior to signing of a consultant contract, candidate will be required to complete and pass a background check.
- Pay rate for this position is $ 50.00- $70.00 Per Hour, based on experience
- Consultant Contract term is for a one-year term with Four (4) one-year renewal options.
- To apply for this position, email a cover letter, resume and copies of your current credentials and licensing information to carol.wilson@maryland.gov. Please call 410-876-4963 for any additional questions related to this Consultant opportunity.
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