Strengthening community engagement and quality improvement of HIV/AIDS services in Sierra Leone under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a cooperative agreement to strengthen community engagement and improve the quality of HIV/AIDS services in Sierra Leone under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program aims to utilize standardized data collection tools to enhance community engagement and quality improvement across approximately 96 PEPFAR service sites in seven districts, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes and client experiences in HIV care. This initiative is critical for advancing the national HIV response and involves collaboration with community representatives, healthcare providers, and government stakeholders to identify and implement service improvements. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDC at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov, with an estimated total funding of $350,000 for the first year, and applications are due by February 17, 2026, with awards expected by September 30, 2026.