The CDC Foundation is inviting applications for the Enhancing Capacity for Community-Serving Organizations to Support HIV Self-Testing Programs to expand the reach and impact of HIV Self-Testing programs in the United States by building the capacity of community-serving organizations (CSOs) focused on populations most affected by HIV.
Donor Name: CDC Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 07/14/2022
Grant Size: $100,000
Grant Duration: 10.5 months
Details:
CSOs complement the work of state and local health departments and other agencies by having the true ability to meet clients where they are with their health needs. CSOs are uniquely positioned to implement and expand the reach and impact of HIVST programs with their accessibility and availability to people who cannot otherwise obtain HIV services.
The CDC Foundation is partnering with Community Education Group (CEG), a regional HIV prevention-focused organization, to provide technical assistance (TA), capacity-building support, and discounted bulk HIV self-tests kits for CSOs funded under this project.
Objectives
- HIVST Program Implementation and/or Expansion
- Prioritize HIVST Education and Test Kit Distribution
- HIVST Program Promotion and Outreach
- Expand Community Collaborations and Partnerships
- Encourage Linkages to HIV Treatment, Prevention, and Other Essential Services
Activities
The program activities described below attempt to address the gap in HIVST for communities most affected by HIV transmission by
- increasing knowledge of HIV status
- reducing the incidence of HIV among priority populations
- increasing engagement and access to HIV treatment and prevention support services
- increasing access and use of safe spaces for priority populations
Funding Information
Applicants are encouraged to submit a proposal and budget outlining project activities and expected expenditures for a 10.5-month performance period (August 15, 2022, to June 30, 2023) totaling no more than $100,000.00.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants are community serving organizations (CSOs) that
- wish to implement a new HIVST program or expand an existing HIVST program, and
- have a history of serving vulnerable populations affected by HIV
- Eligible applicants include faith-based organizations, community health clinics/Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), immigrant/migrant support or advocacy organizations, community organizing/mobilization organizations, community coalitions/networking/partnership organizations, social service organizations, AIDS service organizations, and syringe service programs.
- Priority consideration will be given to eligible CSOs serving clients within the 57 priority jurisdictions identified by the CDC’s initiative Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S and are minority-led.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in providing evidence-based, tailored strategies addressing the informational needs of priority populations. Specific expertise working with communities at-risk of higher transmission rates of HIV.
- Previous experience developing content materials and using innovative strategies, methods, influencers, messengers, and tools in health communications about HIVST programs.
- Capacity to accomplish proposed activities on time at reasonable and appropriate cost.
For more information, visit CDC Foundation.
