RFA #20707: Treat, Cure and Eliminate: Advancing Health Equity Among People Living with Hepatitis C

The New York State Department of Health is seeking applications for a grant to increase the number of people living with hepatitis C who are treated and cured by ensuring equitable access to HCV treatment. The grant will support three components: HCV treatment within primary care settings, low-threshold models of HCV treatment, and regional telehealth and telementoring programs to reach rural communities and marginalized populations. Applicants must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System and submit an application via the Statewide Financial System. The grant will provide up to $5,892,000 annually for five years. Key requirements include providing HCV treatment, care coordination, and navigation services, as well as addressing social determinants of health and health equity. • HCV treatment within primary care settings • Low-threshold models of HCV treatment • Regional telehealth and telementoring programs • Addressing social determinants of health and health equity • Providing care coordination and navigation services • Ensuring equitable access to HCV treatment