The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health), HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB Administration (HAHSTA) is seeking proposals to support a peer-based sexual health program that provides prevention programming for youth between the ages of 13-24.
Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/02/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
In addition to HIV and STI prevention, it also includes the prevention of unintended pregnancies, education about contraceptive choice, the promotion of health literacy, and the inclusion of health equity in all policies and approaches to the work focused on youth. Proposals requested by this funding announcement will enhance existing prevention services and expand access to HIV and STI screening among youth. Engaging youth requires an entity that has direct access to them and that can speak in an easily understood manner. Studies show that good communication about these topics helps prevent teens from engaging in behaviors that could lead to pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other risky behaviors.
DC Health is seeking to support a Youth Sexual Health Peer Program that encourages positive communication with youth about these topics related to HIV/STI prevention, pregnancy prevention, body positivity, health literacy, self-efficacy, harm reduction, and gender identity.
DC Health intends to support one entity that has the capacity to provide a comprehensive program that leads to positive health outcomes for youth between the ages of 13-24. These services are intended to support programming for youth that will promote individual health, well-being and self-sufficiency to prevent HIV, STIs, and unplanned pregnancies.
The long-term goals of the Youth Sexual Health Peer Programs include:
- Increasing the number of District youth who have access to HIV and STI prevention, testing, and treatment.
- Increasing access to other services to support youth between the ages of 13-24, including primary health care, contraceptive care, primary medical care, behavioral health, violence interruption, and screening and linkage to comprehensive services.
- Establish a cadre of peer educators and youth leaders who can disseminate information about sexual health.
- Provide accessible resources and pathways that support all DC youth in making healthy decisions around relationships and sexual health.
- Establish a pathway for youth engagement in developing youth programming, sexual health decision-making, and building healthy relationships.
- An evaluation component that includes assessment of program performance, success, and reach.
Youth are a focus population because of the high rates of sexually transmitted infections among their community.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Amount Available: Up to $150,000
- Annual Floor Award Amount: $100,000
- Annual Ceiling Award Amount: $150,000.
Who may apply?
The following are eligible organizations/entities who can apply for grant funds under this RFA:
- 501(c)(3) Not-for profit organizations located and licensed to do business in the District of Columbia.
- Community-Based Organizations.
For more information, visit DC Health.
