Fostering Collaboration Across Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs (RWHAPs) to Engage People with HIV in Care

The goal of this project is to foster collaboration between Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Parts A, B, C, D, and Part F-AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETCs) to engage people with HIV in care. The project will fund one technical assistance (TA) provider to plan and coordinate a state convening of RWHAP Parts in eight states to develop an action plan to reach people with HIV who are not engaged in HIV care. The TA provider will develop comprehensive asset maps for each state, including resources and potential new partners that can be leveraged to address the out-of-care population. Key facts about the project include: • The project aims to strengthen collaboration between RWHAP Parts in specific jurisdictions. • The project will develop actions tailored to the specific needs of the out-of-care population in each community. • The project will enhance existing collaborations and build new ones to maximize resources. • The project will strengthen the overall systems of care. Some of the key requirements and expectations of the project include: • The TA provider will identify eight states with unmet need among populations disproportionately impacted by HIV. • The TA provider will develop comprehensive asset maps for each state to guide the meeting. • The TA provider will plan and execute a two to three day in-person meeting for each state. • The meetings will include all RWHAP Parts A, B, C, D, and F-AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) recipients in the state. • The participants will develop a plan with concrete goals and objectives as well as actionable steps that outline responsible parties. • The plan will directly support national HIV goals and serve as a tool to track and monitor progress toward meeting the project goals. The project has several key dates, including: • NOFO issue date: September 15, 2025 • Application deadline: November 17, 2025 • Expected award date: April 1, 2026 • Expected start date: April 1, 2026 The project also has some funding details, including: • Expected total available funding in FY 2025: $1,500,000 • Expected number and type of awards: One cooperative agreement • Funding range per award: Up to $1,500,000 The project will be funded for a total one-year period of performance from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.