# Maryland Awards $1.36M Gun Violence Prevention Grants

The Maryland Department of Health, under Governor Wes Moore's leadership, awarded **$1.36 million** in grants to 17 organizations on September 16, 2026, to support statewide initiatives aimed at preventing and reducing gun violence. These grants fund community groups, local health departments, and law enforcement agencies engaged in firearm safety education, victim services, and suicide prevention related to firearms. This funding reflects Maryland's continued investment in public health strategies to address firearm violence and presents opportunities for contractors specializing in health services, community outreach, and violence prevention programs.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on multi-sector collaboration involving health, law enforcement, and community organizations, indicating diverse contracting opportunities.
- The grant awards highlight potential demand for services in firearm safety education, victim support, and suicide prevention, relevant to health and social service contractors.
- Organizations interested in Maryland public health initiatives can engage with the Maryland Department of Health and the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention for partnership or subcontracting opportunities.
- Contact Ammar Moussa at ammar.moussa@maryland.gov for grant-related inquiries and potential collaboration details.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Maryland Department of Health
- Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention
- State of Maryland

### Key Quotes
> My number one priority is the safety of all Marylanders, so we are committed to making investments in our community partners doing the necessary work to protect our communities from the gun violence epidemic.
> — Wes Moore, Governor

### Sources
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- [Governor Moore Announces $1.36 Million in Awards to Expand Prevention, Reduction of Gun Violence | The Office of Governor Wes Moore](https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press-releases/governor-moore-announces-136-million-awards-expand-prevention-reduction-gun-violence) - MD