Demonstration Projects for Whole-Person Health Models for Women Living with HIV in the South

The Demonstration Projects for Whole Person Health Models for Women Living with HIV in the South opportunity is offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This federal initiative is administered through the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention and reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to improving HIV prevention, care, and health outcomes among disproportionately affected populations. The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement from the federal agency in program implementation, oversight, and evaluation. The primary purpose of this opportunity is to support coordinated Clinic and Community Collaboratives designed to integrate HIV care with broader women’s health services. The program specifically targets jurisdictions in the southern United States where HIV burden is disproportionately high among women. Through these collaboratives, the program aims to improve not only HIV-related outcomes such as viral suppression and treatment initiation but also overall health status and quality of life. The initiative emphasizes a whole person care model that addresses multiple dimensions of health simultaneously. Funded organizations are expected to implement four core strategies. First, they must integrate HIV care with comprehensive women’s health services, including chronic disease screening, behavioral health services, reproductive and gynecological care, cancer screening, prenatal and postpartum services, aging-related care, and essential support services that improve quality of life. Second, all services must be culturally and linguistically responsive to ensure accessibility and effectiveness across diverse populations. Third, recipients must actively participate in a learning collaborative to share best practices and lessons learned with peer organizations. Fourth, the program requires strengthening coordination among clinical providers, community-based organizations, and public health agencies to ensure sustainability beyond the funding period. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entity types such as public and private higher education institutions, state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and organizations, and for-profit entities including small businesses. The opportunity also extends eligibility to U.S. territories and Freely Associated States, provided that applicants can demonstrate appropriate authorization or partnership documentation. This broad eligibility framework is designed to encourage collaboration across sectors and leverage existing community infrastructure. The application process is expected to be conducted electronically through Grants.gov, with submissions due by March 15, 2027, no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time. While the opportunity is currently forecasted, applicants should anticipate preparing comprehensive proposals that outline program design, partnerships, service integration strategies, and evaluation plans. Although specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the forecast, emphasis is likely placed on the applicant’s capacity to coordinate multi-sector partnerships, deliver integrated services, and achieve measurable health outcomes. The total estimated program funding is 7,500,000 dollars, with approximately three awards expected to be issued. While specific award floor and ceiling amounts are not provided, funding will be distributed across selected recipients to support implementation over the project period. The anticipated award date is July 19, 2027, with project activities expected to begin on August 1, 2027. The timeline indicates a structured federal funding cycle with defined milestones for application, award, and program initiation. This opportunity is currently in a forecast stage, meaning applicants should begin early engagement activities such as partnership development, program planning, and internal capacity assessments. No cost sharing or matching requirement is specified, which may lower barriers to entry for eligible organizations. For additional information, applicants may contact the designated program official via email or phone. The opportunity does not explicitly indicate recurring funding cycles, and therefore future availability is uncertain.