Ending Epidemics Education, Training and Technical Assistance Services Grant Program

The Ending Epidemics Education, Training and Technical Assistance Services initiative is administered by the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute in collaboration with the Office of the Medical Director and Health Research, Inc. This funding opportunity is designed to support a comprehensive statewide effort to strengthen the capacity of non-physician health and human services providers to respond effectively to interconnected public health challenges, including HIV, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and substance use disorders. The initiative is grounded in principles of health equity, racial justice, and the reduction of systemic disparities affecting vulnerable populations across New York State. The primary purpose of this opportunity is to fund a coordinated network of training and capacity-building programs that equip providers, peer workers, and community organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve health outcomes and reduce inequities. The initiative is structured across five distinct components, including Regional Training Centers, Topic-Specific Training Centers of Expertise, a Distance Learning Resource Center, a Peer Worker Certification Academic Center, and Training Centers focused on Peer Leadership and Employment Resources. Each component plays a unique role in delivering education, technical assistance, and workforce development services tailored to regional and statewide needs. Funding for this opportunity totals up to 3,094,000 dollars annually, with a projected five-year total of 15,470,000 dollars. Awards are distributed across the five components with defined annual ceilings and a fixed number of awards per category. Funds are intended to support program implementation, training delivery, curriculum development, digital learning infrastructure, workforce certification, and peer leadership initiatives. Importantly, funds are considered payer-of-last-resort and cannot be used for services reimbursable through other funding sources such as Medicaid or private insurance. Applicants must ensure compliance with these funding restrictions and demonstrate appropriate fiscal stewardship. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, hospitals, government agencies, and training organizations, depending on the component. All applicants must meet minimum eligibility requirements, including relevant experience in training or service delivery and, in most cases, prequalification in the New York Statewide Financial System. Certain components require additional criteria, such as geographic presence within a region or accreditation as an academic institution. Applicants may submit multiple applications across components within specified limits. Applications must be submitted electronically through the New York Statewide Financial System Vendor Portal. The submission process involves locating the appropriate funding opportunity, completing required application materials, and uploading all documentation as a single PDF file. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications at least 48 hours before the deadline to allow time for resolving technical issues. The application includes program narratives, work plans, and required attachments, and must pass system validation checks prior to final submission. The evaluation process is competitive and based on scoring criteria outlined in the RFA. Awards will be made to the highest-scoring applicants within each component and region, with flexibility to reallocate funds if insufficient qualified applications are received. The anticipated contract term is five years, during which funded programs must meet defined performance measures, reporting requirements, and programmatic outcomes. These include training thousands of providers annually, expanding the peer workforce, and improving access to culturally competent care. Key dates for this opportunity include a release date of March 24, 2026, a question submission deadline of April 7, 2026, and a final application deadline of May 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted via email to the designated contact, and responses are published publicly to ensure transparency. While the opportunity is not described as recurring, it aligns with long-term statewide public health strategies, suggesting potential future funding cycles. Applicants should monitor updates through official state systems and maintain readiness for future opportunities.

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