Week of February 20, 2026
Youth REACH Count 2026 survey is officially open.
The Youth REACH Count is a critical statewide effort to better understand the experiences and needs of young people experiencing housing instability across Maryland. Your partnership is essential to helping us reach youth where they are and ensure their voices are counted.
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Maryland Department of Health
Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities
FY2027 Funding Opportunities
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (MHHD) has announced the release of two major grant opportunities designed to advance health equity and improve outcomes for racial and ethnic minority communities across Maryland. The deadline for both RFAs is March 11, 2026, at 5 PM.
Minority Outreach and Technical Assistance (MOTA) Program
The MOTA program is MHHD’s flagship initiative, focusing on community-based health education and prevention through funding to organizations provide preventative programming, utilize community engagement, partnerships, outreach, technical assistance, and ongoing intervention with individuals in need.
This grant supports projects targeting chronic disease and critical health areas, including:
To learn more about MOTA, visit bit.ly/4j7NRpd.
To apply for the grant, visit eMMA at https://emma.maryland.gov/;
Solicitation ID: BPM055355.
The Pre-Application Webinar for the MOTA FY 2027 RFA will be held on February 25, 2026, 12 – 2 p.m. Register to attend at eventbrite.com/e/1980494078101/?aff=oddtdtcreator.
The application deadline is March 11, 2026, 5 PM.
Addressing Disparities in Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Program
The SDOH program targets the “upstream” factors that impact health, typically outside health care delivery, necessary to reduce health disparities and maintain healthy communities and populations. The program does this by funding organizations to provide community-based interventions addressing SDOH.
Learn more about social determinants of health here. Examples of SDOH applicants should address include :
To learn more about the SDOH program, visit bit.ly/4qDBG7r
To apply for the grant, visit eMMA at https://emma.maryland.gov;
Solicitation ID: BPM055359.
The Pre-Application Webinar for the Social Determinants of Health FY 2027 RFA will be held on February 26, 2026, 12 – 2 p.m. Register to attend at eventbrite.com/e/1980495081101/?aff=oddtdtcreator.
The application deadline is March 11, 2026, 5 PM.
Registration is Open for The 2nd Annual Eastern Shore Food Security Symposium!
Join us for Feeding Our Futures, Moving Forward Together: The 2nd Annual Eastern Shore Food Security Symposium on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Chesapeake College for a day filled with insightful discussions, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities. Together, we will explore innovative solutions to address food insecurity in our community. Let’s come together to share ideas and strategies to ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food. This event is free, and both breakfast and lunch will be provided.
The opening session features an inspiring lineup of distinguished speakers who will share insights on the future of agriculture, food security, and rural health in Maryland.
Secretary Kevin Atticks of the Maryland Department of Agriculture will kick off the event, delivering opening remarks on the vital role of agriculture and the food system in Maryland.
Secretary Kevin Atticks of the Maryland Department of Agriculture will kick off the event, delivering opening remarks on the vital role of agriculture and the food system in Maryland.
Charlotte Davis, Executive Director of the Rural Maryland Council will highlight exciting new opportunities poised to revitalize and strengthen our rural communities.
The Maryland Department of Health will introduce the new Rural Health Transformation Program, highlighting funding opportunities and targeted investments to enhance food security among rural Marylanders.
Seating is Limited. Register Now.
For questions about the event, please contact Nancy Nunn at nnunn@umd.edu.