Supporting Interventions with Technical Assistance

The Supporting Interventions with Technical Assistance 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 initiative is part of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Special Projects of National Significance program, which has historically focused on improving systems of care, expanding access to services, and testing innovative models that enhance HIV outcomes across the United States. The program reflects a long-standing federal commitment to reducing HIV transmission and improving care for low income and medically vulnerable populations. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the adoption and integration of effective HIV care interventions by providing tailored technical assistance to Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients and providers. The funded organization will work directly with implementation sites to identify barriers to intervention startup and deliver customized support to address those barriers. This includes both strategic guidance and limited one time financial support to offset startup costs. The initiative emphasizes practical implementation, sustainability planning, and the replication or adaptation of evidence informed or evidence based interventions that improve HIV health outcomes and reduce transmission. The scope of work includes identifying at least twenty implementation sites and delivering technical assistance at varying levels of intensity depending on site capacity and need. These levels range from minimal support such as toolkits and peer learning to intensive support including ongoing coaching, performance monitoring, and systems integration planning. In addition to providing assistance, the recipient must design and implement a structured process to award startup funding to participating sites and ensure proper oversight and compliance with federal requirements. Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement with a total expected funding amount of one million five hundred thousand dollars in the first year and up to two million dollars per year in years two and three. The period of performance is three years, beginning September 1, 2026 and ending August 31, 2029. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Funds cannot be used for direct medical services, construction, fundraising, lobbying, or other restricted activities outlined in federal regulations. Allowable costs must be reasonable, necessary, and aligned with the program’s objectives. Eligible applicants include a broad range of domestic public and private entities such as state and local governments, nonprofit organizations with or without federal tax exempt status, institutions of higher education, tribal governments and organizations, and faith based organizations. Individuals are not eligible. Applicants must demonstrate experience with HIV related programs, technical assistance delivery, and management of federal awards. Only one application per organization is permitted. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov and includes standard federal forms along with a project narrative, budget narrative, and multiple attachments such as a work plan, staffing plan, and organizational chart. Applications are evaluated based on criteria including need, response approach, evaluation plan, impact, organizational capacity, and budget justification. The review process includes an initial eligibility screening followed by a merit review panel scoring system totaling one hundred points. Key dates include an application deadline of July 13, 2026, with awards expected by September 1, 2026. The program anticipates a single award. Recipients must comply with reporting requirements including annual progress and performance reports as well as a final report. The initiative is not explicitly stated as recurring and appears to be a one time competitive funding opportunity under the current announcement cycle. Contact information is provided for both programmatic and financial inquiries through HRSA staff, and applicants are encouraged to engage with available technical assistance resources during the application process.

Align proposal clearly with evaluation criteria especially response and implementation approach demonstrate strong experience with HIV programs and technical assistance provide detailed evaluation and sustainability plans