Maine Community Health Worker Expansion Funds
Funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), this opportunity offers funding to expand the number of community health workers (CHWs) who are integrated, trained, deployed, and sustained within innovative healthcare and social service delivery models to improve population health outcomes in Maine.
Applicants must select 3 of the 10 core roles of CHWs to address:
- Cultural mediation among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems
- Care coordination, case management, and system navigation
- Advocating for individuals and communities
- Providing direct services
- Conducting outreach
- Providing culturally appropriate health education and information
- Providing coaching and social support
- Building individual and community capacity
- Implementing individual and community assessments
- Participating in evaluation and research
Entities awarded funding will be expected to ensure that their CHW(s) complete, at a minimum, recognized core competency training or obtain CHW certification, consistent with Maine's workforce standards.
Organizations and agencies intending to serve the geographic public health districts listed in the application instructions are eligible to apply.
It is anticipated that at least one community-based organization and at least one healthcare provider in each geographic public health district will be awarded funding.
Anticipated award amount: $110,000
Project period: 9 months
Estimated number of awards: 3 awards per
geographic public health district
Contracts may be renewed annually through September 30, 2031, depending on continued RHTP funding.
Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application are available on the program website.
For complete information about funding programs, including your
application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided
for your convenience only. RHIhub does not take part in application processes
or monitor application status.