Description
This funding opportunity will provide technical assistance to three entities to build organizational and workforce capacity for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. The goal is to improve identification of undiagnosed individuals with HIV, increase linkage and re-engagement in HIV care, and improve viral suppression. The funded entities will conduct needs assessments, create training and technical assistance plans, provide tailored training and technical assistance, develop and implement learning collaboratives, and evaluate the effectiveness of the training and technical assistance. Key considerations include developing appropriately relevant training and technical assistance materials, focusing on improving access to HIV prevention, testing, care, and treatment, and ensuring that American Indian and Alaska Native people are involved in the planning and implementation of the project. Some key points to consider are:
• The program will fund three entities for a total of 4 years, with a total available funding of $4,500,000.
• The funding range per award is $0 - $1,500,000.
• The application deadline is 07/10/2026.
• Eligible applicants include public or nonprofit private entities, faith-based or community-based organizations, Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations.
• The program aims to reduce new HIV infections and improve health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native people.