Maryland Family Network (MFN), the state-wide intermediary overseeing the network of Family Support Centers, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Maryland agencies and organizations to operate/establish a Family Support Center in a Maryland community or region. Centers serve families with children birth through three and/or expectant parents. MFN anticipates awarding multiple grants to support both the planning and full operations of new Family Support Centers.

Important Dates, links, and requirements

  • Pre-Bidders Conference from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Friday, October 8, 2021. To join the Pre-Bidders Conference click here. Meeting ID: 894 8343 3910
  • Watch the Pre-Bid Conference here. 



  • Questions may be submitted until 5 pm on October 29th and this document will be updated accordingly.

  • Complete the Letter of Intent by 5:00 PM on October 15, 2021. Applicants who have not submitted a Letter of Intent may still submit a proposal. We requested LOIs for data collection and funding prediction purposes as well as to ensure that interested parties receive ongoing and directed communication. 
  • Proposal due by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 5, 2021. Please submit proposals to mmartin@marylandfamilynetwork.org

Request for Proposal (RFP) and supporting documents