Addressing Stigma to End the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.
ID: 354789Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354789
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Addressing Stigma to End the HIV Epidemic in the U.S." aimed at supporting an organization that will implement, train, and evaluate anti-stigma interventions to enhance access to HIV care for underserved populations. The selected recipient will manage approximately 20 demonstration sites, facilitate national training, and develop a robust evaluation framework to assess the impact of these interventions over a four-year performance period, with a total funding amount of $25.25 million. This initiative is crucial for improving health outcomes by reducing stigma within healthcare systems, thereby increasing the availability of high-quality care, treatment, and prevention services for individuals affected by HIV. Interested applicants, including public and private nonprofits, state and local governments, and educational institutions, must submit their proposals by March 18, 2025, with the funded program expected to commence on September 1, 2025. For further inquiries, contact LaQuanta Smalley at SPNS@hrsa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SPNS@hrsa.gov
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    hrsa-025-060.pdf
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Addressing Stigma to End the HIV Epidemic in the U.S." The main goal is to support an organization that will implement, train, and evaluate anti-stigma interventions aimed at increasing access to HIV care for underserved populations. The selected recipient will facilitate national training, manage approximately 20 demonstration sites, and develop a robust evaluation framework to assess the impact of these interventions over a four-year performance period. Eligible applicants include public and private nonprofits, state and local governments, and educational institutions. Applicants must address specific needs related to HIV-related stigma and demonstrate how their programs will cater to affected communities using implementation science principles. Funding begins at $4.25 million for the first year, escalating to $6 million annually for subsequent years, totaling $25.25 million over four years. Key requirements include delivering anti-stigma training, developing evidence-informed interventions, ensuring fidelity to program components, and providing technical assistance to demonstration sites. The application deadline is March 18, 2025, with a funded program expected to begin September 1, 2025. This initiative marks a significant step toward enhancing HIV care access and improving health outcomes by reducing stigma within healthcare systems.
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