PHPA 4166: Maryland Volunteer and Professional Firefighters Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program

The Maryland Department of Health, Center for Cancer Prevention and Control, is offering grant funding through the Maryland Volunteer and Professional Firefighters Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program (PHPA 4166/BPM058949). This initiative provides grants to local fire departments, volunteer fire companies, and local governments to procure and administer innovative cancer screening tests—such as genetic tests, imaging, laboratory tests, or medical procedures—that are not typically covered by insurance or provided during routine physical examinations. The program is specifically for the benefit of Maryland-based professional and volunteer firefighters. A total budget of 900,000 dollars has been allocated for these efforts, with funds distributed pro rata based on evaluation criteria. The performance period for the grants runs from March 1, 2027, to June 30, 2027. Eligible applicants must assemble a healthcare team to select appropriate tests, oversee the process, and provide participant counseling. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, requiring grantees to submit invoices with detailed documentation of expenses to the Department of Health. Applications must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal by November 20, 2026, and must be divided into two separate volumes: a Project Narrative and a Budget Narrative. Awards will be granted to responsible applicants determined to be most advantageous to the State, with technical and financial factors weighted equally during the evaluation process.