The CDC Foundation is seeking applications for its Enhancing Capacity for Community-Serving Organizations to Support HIV Self-Testing Programs to to expand the reach and impact of HIV SelfTesting (HIVST)1 programs in the U.S. by building the capacity of community-serving organizations (CSOs) focused on populations most affected by HIV2.
Donor Name: CDC Foundation
State: Selected States
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/07/2022
Grant Size: $100,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The CDC Foundation was awarded a federal grant to work on Enhancing Community Capacity to Support HIV Self-Testing Programs in partnership with CDC’s Division of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention. CSOs will implement or expand HIV self-testing programs within their communities and collaborate with CDC Foundation to identify lessons learned and develop promising practices to support the implementation of self-testing programs, including establishing collaborative partnerships with medical clinics, syringe services programs, and local and
national organizations.
There are five (5) eligible program objectives with activities outlined below. Applicants are encouraged to submit a proposal that includes all five (5) program objectives. Applicants may subcontract activities, as needed.
- 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
Funding Information
- The total amount may not exceed $100,000.00 USD and the final award amount is contingent upon submission of a detailed and reasonable budget proposal and workplan to be approved by the CDC Foundation.
- Applicants should budget this amount to cover a 12-month
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are organizations 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.
Minority-led organizations will receive priority consideration for this funding opportunity. Minority-led is defined as an organization where 51% or more of overall staff, board members, and volunteers in all levels of the organization are people who identify as racial/ethnic minorities.
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.
