Rural Maryland Council - FY2027 Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program Grant Opportunity - 2026
Rural Maryland Council | State of MarylandState · Annapolis, MD- Due
- May 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
The 30-second brief
Supports rural food access through farm infrastructure, food distribution, institutional local-food procurement, nutrition education and regional food-insecurity coordination. The Rural Maryland Council invites applications for FY2027 Transformation Fund Opportunities focusing on local health food access through aggregation and purchasing strategy. Funds cover start-up costs for food aggregation systems, cold storage, refrigerated trucks, IT infrastructure, and local food procurement initiatives across rural Maryland counties. Applications are due by May 15, 2026, and projects must be completed between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.
Basic Criteria: Applicant meets all basic eligibility, Well-substantiated need and Scope of Work, Significantly meet RHTP objectives, Specific goals and measurable objectives, Report on health outcomes, Experience and resources, Cash match funds, Strong community support
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Summary
Supports rural food access through farm infrastructure, food distribution, institutional local-food procurement, nutrition education and regional food-insecurity coordination.
The Rural Maryland Council invites applications for FY2027 Transformation Fund Opportunities focusing on local health food access through aggregation and purchasing strategy. Funds cover start-up costs for food aggregation systems, cold storage, refrigerated trucks, IT infrastructure, and local food procurement initiatives across rural Maryland counties. Applications are due by May 15, 2026, and projects must be completed between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Basic Criteria: Applicant meets all basic eligibility
- Well-substantiated need and Scope of Work
- Significantly meet RHTP objectives
- Specific goals and measurable objectives
- Report on health outcomes
- Experience and resources
- Cash match funds
- Strong community support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- W-9
- Form 990
- IRS Determination Letter
- Board Commission Town Council Resolution Letter
- Goals & Measurable Objectives Chart
- Budget Submission
- Vendor form or quotes
- Matching Funds
- Evidence of matching funds
- Project Readiness
- Supportive Materials
- Submit to
- https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ruralmaryland
- Scope location
- Maryland
- Reported agency
- Rural Maryland Council
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Rural Maryland Council | State of Maryland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ruralmaryland.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Rural Maryland Council | State of Maryland in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Basic Criteria: Applicant meets all basic eligibility, Well-substantiated need and Scope of Work, Significantly meet RHTP objectives, Specific goals and measurable objectives, Report on health outcome..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: W-9, Form 990, IRS Determination Letter, Board Commission Town Council Resolution Letter, Goals & Measurable Objectives Chart, Budget Submission, Vendor form or quotes, Matching Funds, Evidence of mat. Review the full document from Rural Maryland Council | State of Maryland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Maryland. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.