Supporting lifesaving HIV/AIDS service delivery programs in Haiti under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a forecasted funding opportunity to support lifesaving HIV/AIDS service delivery programs in Haiti under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This opportunity, numbered CDC-RFA-JG-26-0139, seeks to align with the Government of Haiti’s strategic plans for HIV and tuberculosis service delivery, ensuring that care and prevention activities are scaled effectively and sustainably across the country. The program is designed to enhance the identification of HIV-positive adults and children through provider-initiated testing and counseling within healthcare facilities. A critical objective includes linking individuals who test positive to treatment promptly. In addition, the initiative emphasizes adherence monitoring, differentiated service delivery models for retention in care, and routine clinical and viral load monitoring to improve long-term health outcomes for people living with HIV. These interventions are expected to cover eight to ten administrative departments in Haiti, with adjustments made based on the progression and distribution of the epidemic. The opportunity highlights collaboration with priority populations and support for faith leaders, community organizations, departmental health teams, and associations of people living with HIV to meet both PEPFAR and the Government of Haiti’s HIV/TB programmatic goals. Applicants are expected to demonstrate the capacity to work across these networks and strengthen local systems to sustain service delivery beyond the award period. Cooperative agreements will be used, which indicates significant programmatic involvement by CDC in the funded activities. CDC anticipates approximately $15 million in available funding for the first fiscal year of the program, subject to the availability of appropriations. While the official award ceiling and floor for year one are listed as zero, the forecast clarifies the expected funding availability. The agency estimates that up to five awards will be made under this opportunity, though final numbers may vary. Funding is expected to be distributed starting September 30, 2026, coinciding with the project start date. The cooperative agreements are expected to be long-term, multi-year commitments to support continuous HIV/AIDS service delivery. Applications will be due by February 17, 2026, with electronic submissions required by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the due date. The estimated posting date for the Notice of Funding Opportunity is December 2, 2025. Forecasted dates are subject to change, and applicants should monitor the Grants.gov listing for updates. As of now, no pre-application deadlines such as a letter of intent or concept paper have been indicated in the forecast. The estimated award announcements are scheduled for September 30, 2026, aligning with the project start date. The archive date is set for March 19, 2026. Eligibility for this funding is broad, encompassing state, county, city, and township governments; independent school districts; special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; public and Indian housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments; non-federally recognized tribal organizations; for-profit entities including small businesses; and other eligible applicants. The opportunity is unrestricted among these categories, with the expectation that applicants demonstrate strong programmatic capacity to operate in the Haitian context. For inquiries regarding this opportunity, applicants may contact the Division of Global HIV and TB’s NOFO office at pepfarfoas@cdc.gov. This centralized email serves as the primary point of contact for clarifications and technical assistance. No direct phone contact has been provided in the forecast. Interested applicants are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov and CDC communications for updates, including any modifications to deadlines, eligibility requirements, or funding allocations.