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Conduct outreach and education to promote peer support services.Foster collaborative partnerships to identify and refer potential participants. Screen, enroll, and serve individuals with needs that align with peer support services. Provide confidential space for screenings and enrollments. Establish and implement intake process for individuals referred for services. Complete at least 50 screenings per quarter using an evidence-based screening tool (e.g., PHQ-9 or Edinburgh).Facilitate referrals (warm handoffs) for participants who need a different level of support.
Provide individual and/or group peer support sessions. Provide confidential space to conduct individual and group sessions. Facilitate group and/or individual sessions for participants recommended for peer support services. Conduct services in-person or virtually. Maintain a log of all participant incentives and enablers purchased and distributed. Provide referrals to collaborative partners for needs outside of peer support services. Refer participants who need a different form of support to the appropriate referral source. Attempt outreach three times for individuals who have been enrolled and attended at least on session.
Comply with Ohio Department of Behavioral Health requirements regarding peer support supervision as well as Ohio Revised Code Section 340.032 and Ohio Administrative Code Rule S122-29-15.Ensure peer supporters comply with Ohio Department of Behavioral Health supervision requirements. Require peer supporters to attend maternal mental health substance abuse, peer support model, and trauma informed care trainings, as appropriate. Participate in technical assistance sessions with LCPH. 
Referred for peer support servicesScreened for peer support servicesEnrolled (i.e., newly and previously enrolled), by race and ethnicityNewly enrolled (i.e., newly enrolled during reporting month), by race and ethnicity.Unduplicated individuals who attended at least one individual sessionUnduplicated individuals who attended at least one group session.Referred for a different level of support (i.e., warm handoff to a different mental health provider).Group sessions scheduled.Group sessions conductedIndividual sessions scheduledIndividual sessions conductedParticipants who graduated from peer support servicesPeer support waitlist.
2 Points – Exemplary: Fully addresses the criterion and demonstrates strong alignment with program goals.1 Point – Sufficient: Adequately addresses the criterion but may have minor gaps or limitations.0 Points – Inadequate: Does not sufficiently address the criterion or lacks required information.
Budget and Budget Justification TemplateCurrent W-9Most Recent Financial StatementCurrent Certificate of InsuranceAdditional documentation may be requested by LCPH during the review process.
Complete the online application form.Upload all required supporting documentation.Submit your application no later than July 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.Applications submitted by any method other than the designated Coda application portal will not be accepted.
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Maternal Behavioral Health Peer Support Program
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) | LORAIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH | POPULATION HEALTH DIVISION
Status: Open
ABOUT LORAING COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) is the local public health agency serving Lorain County, Ohio. We provide public health services to all communities within Lorain County, except the City of Vermilion, which is served by the Erie County Health Department. Through prevention, education, partnerships, and public health services, LCPH works to improve the health and well-being of our community and remains committed to advancing maternal and child health outcomes. Through this funding opportunity, LCPH seeks to expand access to maternal behavioral health peer support services for pregnant and postpartum women across Lorain County.
FUNDING SNAPSHOT
Funding Available
Up to $58,334
Service Area
Lorain County, Ohio
Project Period
September 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Population Served
Pregnant and Postpartum Women (up to 1 year postpartum)
Application Due
July 22, 2026 by 1:59 PM EDT
Funding Source
Ohio Department of Children & Youth (DCY)
Award Type
Tier 2 Subrecipient
Why This Funding Matters
Ohio's infant mortality goal is to reduce infant deaths to 4.4 or fewer per 1,000 live births. Infant mortality is widely recognized as an indicator of community health, reflecting factors such as access to healthcare, poverty, socioeconomic conditions, and the overall well-being of children and families.
In 2023, Lorain County's infant mortality rate was 6.1 per 1,000 live births. While lower than Ohio's statewide rate of 7.1 per 1,000 live births, opportunities remain to improve outcomes for mothers, infants, and families throughout the county.
Addressing the factors that influence maternal and infant health requires collaboration across healthcare providers, community organizations, and support systems serving families.
Funding Opportunity Overview
Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) is eligible to receive funding from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) to support Maternal Behavioral Health Peer Support Programming in Lorain County.
Through this Request for Proposals, LCPH is seeking qualified organizations to implement peer support services that help pregnant and postpartum women improve their mental health wellness and access community-based support resources.
Eligible organizations serving Lorain County may apply for up to $58,334 for the period of September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, contingent upon LCPH's receipt of funding from DCY and execution of a fully signed subrecipient agreement.
Local Data Resources
It is important that applicants reference local data within their application, and explicitly address how their proposed initiatives connect to it. Applicants should consult the data available on Lorain County Public Health’s website, including:
Eligible Applicants
Organizations serving Lorain County that have the capacity to implement maternal behavioral health peer support programming.
Ideal applicants include:
SCOPE OF WORK & REQUIRED SERVICES
Outreach & Enrollment
Peer Support Services
PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Staffing & Supervision
Monthly Reporting Requirements
Create forms and a tracking system so information can be reported to DCY. Reports should only refl ect individuals who are pregnant and up to one year postpartum. Report this data monthly, by the 10th of the following month:
COMPLIANCE & AWARD REQUIREMENTS
Tier 2 Subrecipient Requirements
Execute subrecipient agreement, complete onboarding, comply with monitoring, reporting, and technical assistance requirements.
Financial Requirements
Reimbursement-based funding for actual, allowable expenses. Maintain supporting documentation, financial reports, and records per LCPH and DCY guidelines.
Monitoring & Oversight
Subject to programmatic and fiscal monitoring, site visits, documentation review, audits, and ongoing compliance oversight.
PROPOSAL EVAULATION CRITERIA
Organizational Capacity
Project Design & Capability
Data & Informatics
Subgrantee Qualifications
Reporting
Timeline
Project Approach
Budget
Scoring Method
Proposals will be reviewed and scored using a standardized evaluation rubric. Each criterion is scored on a scale of 0–2 points:
Applications demonstrating strong alignment with community needs, grant requirements, and measurable outcomes will receive the highest scores.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much funding is available?
Up to $58,334.00
Is funding guaranteed?
No. Funding is contingent upon LCPH receiving its award from DCY and execution of a formal agreement.
Is this reimbursement-based?
Yes. Funding is reimbursed for actual allowable expenditures incurred during each billing period.
What type of orgnization will I be classified as?
Tier 2 Subrecipient
Can services be provided virtually?
Yes. Services may be provided in person or virtually.
GRANT TIMELINE
Application Resources
The resources below include required templates, sample documents, and application guidance to assist applicants in preparing a complete proposal. Sample documents are provided for reference only. Applicants must complete and upload their own organization-specific forms and supporting documentation through the online application portal for their application to be considered.
Required Documents
Sample Budget (RFP).pdf
388 KB
Budget Template Instructions (RFP).pdf
96.2 KB
Budget Templates (RFP).xlsb
41.5 KB
Sample W-9 Tax Form.pdf
235.7 KB
Sample Bank Statement.pdf
1.3 MB
Sample COI - Certificate of Insurance.pdf
1.5 MB
Submission Instructions
Need Assistance?
Questions regarding this funding opportunity must be submitted by July 19, 2026 at 1:59 p.m. EDT to:
Subject Line: QUESTIONS PB GRANT
Responses to submitted questions will be shared with all prospective applicants as appropriate.
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