Strengthening comprehensive HIV prevention interventions in Malawi under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
ID: 355445Type: Posted
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Centers for Disease Control-GHC (HHS-CDC-GHC)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a funding opportunity to strengthen comprehensive HIV prevention interventions in Malawi under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative aims to reduce new HIV infections through a combination of biomedical, behavioral, and structural interventions, specifically targeting high-risk populations in districts with significant HIV burdens. This program is crucial for addressing health equity and achieving epidemic control in HIV services, with an anticipated funding amount of $5 million for the first year and the expectation of awarding 1-2 grants over a five-year period. Interested applicants, including state and local governments, nonprofits, and foreign entities, must submit their applications by February 18, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Emily Dale at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov.

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    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the CDC aims to strengthen comprehensive HIV prevention interventions in Malawi as part of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Applications are due by February 18, 2025. The initiative seeks to reduce new HIV infections through biomedical, behavioral, and structural approaches, targeting high-risk populations in districts with significant HIV burdens. The expected funding for the first year is $5 million, with 1-2 awards anticipated for a five-year period. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, including state and local governments, nonprofits, and foreign entities, provided the projects are conducted in Malawi. The program prioritizes local partnerships and collaborates with the Ministry of Health to implement interventions such as Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and community-based HIV testing. Successful proposals should demonstrate strategies and outcomes based on a logic model and tailor services to address disparities within populations at heightened risk, particularly adolescents and key populations. Detailed application requirements involve a project narrative, budget justification, and evaluation plans, ensuring alignment with PEPFAR’s goals of achieving epidemic control and addressing health equity in HIV services.
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