The Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board (LMB), also known as the Community Partnerships for Children & Families, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to conduct asset mapping and facilitate collective impact initiatives to improve service accessibility, interagency coordination, and resource utilization throughout the county. This initiative is funded by the Maryland Governor’s Office for Children (GOC) under the ENOUGH Act Capacity-Building Grant.
This project aims to identify existing community assets, address service gaps, and foster strategic collaboration to support vulnerable families. The selected vendor will conduct systematic asset mapping, facilitate community engagement, and develop strategic recommendations for a Community Collaboration Hub designed to streamline services and resources.
Scope of Work
The selected vendor will:
- Conduct a comprehensive asset mapping initiative to identify available community resources, services, and programs in Queen Anne’s County.
- Engage with service providers, government agencies, nonprofits, and community stakeholders to develop an inventory of educational, health, economic support, housing, workforce development, and family services.
- Organize focus groups, surveys, and community meetings to validate findings and ensure alignment with actual community needs.
- Support the development of a Community Collaboration Hub by recommending a governance structure, operational framework, and coordination mechanisms for interagency partnerships.
- Deliver a final report summarizing asset mapping findings, community feedback, and strategic recommendations.
The total funding available for this project is $30,000 through the ENOUGH Act Capacity-Building Grant. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, faith-based organizations, community groups, public agencies, and other entities serving or intending to serve children and families in Queen Anne’s County. Organizations must demonstrate the capacity to support the project and meet eligibility requirements.
This initiative aligns with the Maryland Children’s Cabinet’s commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. Proposals should address one or more of the following priority areas:
- Cradle to Career Education: Enhancing early childhood education, school readiness, and academic success.
- Healthy Families: Expanding access to healthcare, behavioral health services, and family support.
- Economically Secure Families: Supporting employment, financial stability, and wealth-building.
- Safe and Thriving Communities: Strengthening housing stability, transportation access, and community safety.
Questions regarding your proposal must be submitted by March 3, 2025 and submissions are due by March 14, 2025. Please submit questions and submissions to Brian Barnshaw, Resource Development Specialist, BBarnshaw@qac.org
A review committee will evaluate proposals based on quality and alignment with program objectives. Final selections will be made by the Queen Anne’s County Local Management Board’s Executive Committee.
For more information and updates, visit: https://qac.org/Bids.aspx