Supporting Interventions with Technical Assistance

The Supporting Interventions with Technical Assistance opportunity is offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Special Projects of National Significance program. This federal initiative is designed to strengthen the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program by advancing innovative HIV care models and improving health outcomes for individuals living with HIV. The program reflects HRSA’s broader mission to expand access to high-quality health services for vulnerable populations and to reduce health disparities, particularly in the context of HIV prevention and treatment. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support a single organization in implementing and evaluating tailored technical assistance for recipients and providers within the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. The initiative focuses on increasing the uptake of evidence-informed and evidence-based interventions by addressing common barriers such as competing organizational priorities and limited capacity to adapt interventions to specific local contexts. By providing targeted, needs-based support, the funded organization will help participating sites integrate and sustain innovative HIV care approaches. Funding under this opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement from the federal agency in program implementation. The total estimated program funding is 1,500,000 dollars, with one anticipated award of equal value. Funds may be used to deliver technical assistance, support implementation science activities, and provide subawards to selected sites for start-up costs associated with adopting interventions. The recipient organization will identify up to 20 subrecipient sites, divided into two phases, and will work closely with them to assess needs, adapt interventions, and evaluate outcomes. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, such as state, local, and tribal governments; institutions of higher education; independent school districts; and nonprofit organizations regardless of 501(c)(3) status. This broad eligibility reflects the program’s intent to engage diverse organizations capable of supporting HIV care innovation at multiple levels of the healthcare system. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers to participation for eligible entities. The application process will be conducted electronically through standard federal grant submission systems, with applications due by June 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. While no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent are specified, applicants are expected to submit a complete proposal that outlines their technical assistance approach, evaluation methodology, and capacity to manage subawards. The estimated award date and project start date are both September 1, 2026, indicating a relatively short turnaround between application review and project initiation. Evaluation of applications will likely focus on the applicant’s ability to deliver tailored technical assistance, experience with HIV care interventions, and capacity to manage multi-site implementation projects. The program emphasizes an implementation science framework, requiring applicants to demonstrate how they will adapt, replicate, and evaluate interventions in real-world settings. Successful applicants will contribute to the broader dissemination of effective HIV care strategies across the national healthcare system. For additional information, applicants may contact the program representative, Natha Bakayoko, via email at spns@hrsa.gov or by phone at 301-443-8094. This opportunity is currently in forecast status, with an anticipated posting date of May 25, 2026, and is expected to follow a single-cycle funding timeline for fiscal year 2026.

Emphasize experience with HIV care interventions, demonstrate capacity for multi-site coordination, and align proposal with implementation science principles