Supporting the provision of person-centered, equitable, high-quality, and integrated service delivery towards a sustainable and resilient HIV/TB response in the Kingdom of Eswatini under PEPFAR
ID: 355485Type: 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 aimed at enhancing person-centered, equitable, high-quality, and integrated HIV/TB service delivery in the Kingdom of Eswatini under the PEPFAR initiative. Applicants are expected to support comprehensive prevention, care, and treatment services while addressing existing gaps in the HIV/TB response framework, with a focus on transitioning support to local health ministries for sustainability. This initiative is crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality related to HIV and TB, fostering community engagement, and improving service accessibility. Approximately $4 million is anticipated for Year 1, with applications due by March 5, 2025, and interested parties can contact Emily Dale at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov for further information.

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    The Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis announces a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing sustainable, person-centered, and integrated HIV/TB service delivery in Eswatini under the PEPFAR initiative (Opportunity number: CDC-RFA-JG-25-0074). The application deadline is March 5, 2025, with an expected award start date of September 30, 2025. Approximately $4 million will be allocated for Year 1, with 1 to 3 awards anticipated. Eligible applicants encompass a wide range of organizations, including governmental, educational, nonprofit, and private entities. Candidates are expected to support comprehensive prevention, care, and treatment services while closing existing gaps within the HIV/TB response framework. Specific strategies include delivering integrated healthcare, improving service accessibility, and fostering community engagement. Moreover, the initiative emphasizes transitioning support to local health ministries to enhance sustainability. Successful applicants must adhere to PEPFAR's standards, focusing on reducing morbidity and mortality related to HIV and TB. They must propose innovative approaches for service delivery that address public health disparities and establish collaborative frameworks with local stakeholders. The document provides detailed instructions on the application process, required components, and evaluation measures to ensure impactful program implementation aligned with national health goals.
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