HIV Technical Assistance for Indian Country

The HIV Technical Assistance for Indian Country funding opportunity is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its HIV/AIDS Bureau. This program is supported by the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund and is designed to strengthen the national response to HIV in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The initiative reflects longstanding federal efforts, including the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, to expand access to care, improve health outcomes, and reduce HIV transmission, particularly among underserved and disproportionately impacted populations. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support three organizations in delivering training and technical assistance to Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. These activities aim to build organizational and workforce capacity to improve HIV prevention, testing, care, and treatment systems. The program emphasizes identifying undiagnosed individuals, increasing linkage to care, re-engaging individuals who have fallen out of care, and improving viral suppression rates. Awardees are expected to implement system-level changes and provide direct support to healthcare providers and staff working within these communities. Funding under this program is structured as cooperative agreements, with a total expected funding pool of 4500000 dollars in fiscal year 2026 and up to three awards. Individual awards may reach up to 1500000 dollars per year, with a total period of performance spanning four years through four annual budget periods. Funds may be used for activities such as needs assessments, training development, technical assistance delivery, evaluation, and collaboration with partners. Allowable costs include personnel, training materials, travel for required meetings, and evaluation activities, while all expenditures must comply with federal cost principles and program restrictions. There is no cost sharing requirement. Eligible applicants include a broad range of domestic public and nonprofit entities such as state and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Urban Indian organizations, institutions of higher education, and community-based organizations. Individuals are not eligible. Applicants must demonstrate experience or capacity in HIV-related work or propose partnerships to fulfill those requirements. Organizations must also show familiarity with or the ability to work effectively with American Indian and Alaska Native populations. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov and includes a detailed project narrative, budget and budget narrative, work plan, staffing plan, organizational chart, and supporting documentation such as agreements and biographical sketches. Applicants must also complete standard federal forms including SF 424 and SF 424A. The project narrative must address need, approach, evaluation, and organizational capacity. Applications are reviewed based on five criteria: need, response, performance evaluation, organizational capabilities, and budget justification, with a total of 100 possible points. The application deadline is July 10, 2026, with an expected award date and project start date of September 30, 2026. The funding opportunity was issued on June 8, 2026. The program is not described as recurring and represents a new funding cycle. Awardees must comply with ongoing reporting requirements including annual performance and progress reports, as well as participation in national meetings and program evaluations. Program oversight includes collaboration between HRSA and the Indian Health Service, with an emphasis on culturally appropriate and community-informed approaches. The program also requires alignment with federal priorities related to evidence-based care, program integrity, and improved access to healthcare. Contact information is provided for both programmatic and financial inquiries, including named staff, email addresses, and phone numbers to support applicants throughout the process.

Align proposal strongly with review criteria especially response and organizational capacity; clearly demonstrate experience with Tribal communities and HIV care; provide detailed evaluation and sustainability plans