Digital Interactive Learning Platform Development and Expansion Maryland Action Plan for Suicide (MAPS) Virtual Academy

The Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration, is seeking a qualified entity to design, develop, test, implement, and support the Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide (MAPS) Virtual Academy. This statewide, interactive digital learning resource is designed to strengthen suicide prevention knowledge and capacity for individuals and organizations serving youth and young adults up to age 24. The project involves transforming existing K-12 training materials into structured, self-paced, role-based online learning experiences, expanding the curriculum to cover substance use, problem gambling, and the needs of transition-age youth, and developing peer-to-peer education components. All content must be evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and compliant with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, local or state government agencies, or public colleges and universities. The period of performance spans two mandatory grant years from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2029, with an optional third year extending to June 30, 2030. Proposals must be submitted via eMMA in two separate volumes: a Technical Application (Volume I) and a Budget Justification (Volume II). Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposal, with technical and financial factors weighted equally. Technical evaluation focuses on project understanding, instructional design capabilities, organizational experience, and the implementation work plan.