Department of Health Announces Notice of Funding Availability for FY25 Recovery Residency Fire Suppression System Community Grants
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health (AACDOH) Behavioral Health Bureau is seeking applications from Recovery Residences currently operating in Anne Arundel County with the goal to improve resident safety and alleviate barriers for Recovery Residences seeking to obtain or maintain Maryland Certification of Recovery Residences (MCORR), as implemented by the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration. Funding for Recovery Residency Fire Suppression System Community Grants originates from Opioid Restitution Funds.
To be eligible to receive funding, the applicant must be a Recovery Residence Provider operating in Anne Arundel County before January 1, 2024. Recovery Residence must be certified by the MCORR Board and remain in compliance with all requirements for the entire duration of operation. If the Recovery Residence is not MCORR certified, the applicant must provide proof of application for certification and be certified within 90 days of completion of work.
Funding must be used to assist in implementing state-certified Fire Suppression Systems or installation of fire sprinkler systems. Priority will be given to non-profit Recovery Residences.
Interested Anne Arundel County Recovery Residence Providers shall apply to the AACDOH's Behavioral Health Bureau as described in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Completed applications and supporting documentation should be submitted to bh.community.grants@aacounty.org.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Initial application review will begin on November 15, 2024, and will continue based on eligibility and available funding, until all funds are committed.
Important dates:
- Applications Initial Due Date: November 15, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
- Anticipated Award Notification: December 9, 2024
Questions:
Sandy O’Neill at hdonei00@aacounty.org or 410-222-7164