Support for laboratory diagnosis and monitoring to scale up and improve HIV/AIDS care and treatment services for Caribbean countries supported under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
ID: 355479Type: 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/355479
Timeline
    Description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing laboratory diagnosis and monitoring to improve HIV/AIDS care and treatment services in Caribbean countries under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This cooperative agreement seeks to strengthen laboratory systems, support workforce development, and improve access to diagnostic services, particularly in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, building on previous successes in laboratory accreditation and training. The program is critical for bolstering public health infrastructure in the region, with an estimated budget of $1.5 million for the first year, and applications are due by February 18, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Emily Dale at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pepfarfoas@cdc.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Caribbean.pdf
    The Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) aimed at enhancing laboratory diagnostics and monitoring for HIV/AIDS care in Caribbean countries, specifically Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Applications are due by February 18, 2025, with an expected budget of $1.5 million for the first year. The funding will support cooperative agreements and is intended to improve laboratory systems that are critical for efficient HIV and TB diagnosis and treatment. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, non-profits, for-profits, and educational institutions, with a preference for organizations demonstrating local partnership. The program builds on past successes in laboratory accreditation and professional training to strengthen the region’s healthcare framework. Key objectives include improving access to diagnostic services, implementing quality management systems, and supporting workforce development. Successful proposals will undergo reviews based on defined criteria, including approach, organizational capacity, and data evaluation strategies, with a 30-point bonus for meeting local partner criteria. Overall, this funding opportunity is pivotal for bolstering public health infrastructure in the Caribbean, aimed at achieving greater epidemic control through enhanced laboratory capacities.
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