Strengthening the national HIV care and treatment program in Sierra Leone (SL) to accelerate the response to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic as a public health threat by 2030, under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
ID: 355653Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355653
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a cooperative agreement to strengthen the national HIV care and treatment program in Sierra Leone, aiming to accelerate the response to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic as a public health threat by 2030 under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The initiative focuses on delivering sustainable HIV care, closing equity gaps for prioritized populations, enhancing monitoring and evaluation systems, and supporting national policy implementation to achieve the UNAIDS goals of 95% awareness, 95% treatment coverage, and 95% viral load suppression among those living with HIV. This funding opportunity is crucial for building local capacity and improving public health systems in Sierra Leone, with an anticipated total funding amount of $12 million for the first year, contingent on satisfactory progress and adherence to federal regulations. Interested applicants can submit their proposals electronically by February 24, 2025, and may contact Emily Dale at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pepfarfoas@cdc.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    WAR.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by the CDC aims to strengthen the national HIV care and treatment program in Sierra Leone, in alignment with the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The application deadline is February 24, 2025, with an anticipated award start date of September 30, 2025. The funding totals $12 million for the first year, with a competitive preference for local organizations. Key objectives include delivering sustainable HIV care, closing equity gaps for prioritized populations, enhancing data collection, and supporting national policy implementation. The program will adopt a cooperative agreement framework and will require comprehensive strategies for client-centered services, workforce capacity building, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Funding is contingent on satisfactory progress and adherence to federal regulations. Eligible applicants are varied, including government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and international organizations. The initiative seeks to reach UNAIDS goals of 95% awareness, 95% treatment coverage, and 95% viral load suppression among those living with HIV, ultimately aiming for epidemic control by 2030. This NOFO reflects ongoing federal commitment to combating the HIV/AIDS pandemic in collaboration with local partners.
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