Deadline: 12-Nov-21
The District of Columbia, Department of Health (DC Health) is seeking applications for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program from qualified applicants to provide services in the program and service areas described in this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
The new Ryan White Program model endeavors to promote the core values for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP): quality service delivery, improved health outcomes for patients and customers with HIV, and a strong partnership between HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, Tuberculosis Administration (HAHSTA) and its Ryan White service providers.
The purpose of this RFA is to support a compendium of services for persons living with HIV and persons affected by HIV that:
- Reduces health disparities in HIV-related health outcomes
- Increases timely access to HIV-related care and treatment
- Increases engagement and retention in HIV care
- Increases viral suppression among persons living with HIV
Funding Information
Approximately $26 million is available for this funding opportunity.
Focus Population
All Ryan White services are intended to support indigent, uninsured, and under-insured persons living with HIV in the EMA. With the exception of the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) service areas, there are no additional focus populations for this RFA.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations/entities are eligible to apply for grant funds under this RFA:
- Not-for-profit health and support service providers, including universities.
- Government-operated health facilities, which are located within and provide service in the designated service area.
- For-profit entities are eligible for funding only in the event there are no non-profit organizations that are willing and able to deliver the solicited services.
For more information, visit https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/publication/fy2022-ryan-white-hivaids-program-part