RFGA2026-07 Syndemic Testing and Linkage to Care

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), through its Bureau of Infectious Disease Services (BIDS) and Office of HIV and Hepatitis C Services (OHHS), is offering a grant opportunity under RFGA2026-07 titled "Syndemic Testing and Linkage to Care." This initiative seeks to expand access to integrated testing services for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis in non-clinical and clinical settings throughout Arizona. The program aims to leverage community-based partnerships to improve early detection and care linkage by providing in-kind testing supplies, such as test kits, to eligible organizations. The program funds are intended to support two main service categories: Integrated Community Based Syndemic Testing and Integrated Clinical Syndemic Testing. Eligible applicants, including government agencies, non-profits, tribal entities, and clinics (both community and non-community based), will receive support exclusively in the form of testing supplies. No direct financial awards are disbursed. Instead, the Grantees must submit a detailed budget (Attachment H – Budget Workbook) demonstrating how they will utilize these in-kind resources, while adhering to the program's financial restrictions and compliance standards. The initiative is supported by federal funding through a cooperative agreement which operates on an annual cycle from June 1 to May 31. Funding amounts and resource allocations may fluctuate annually, based on federal changes from the CDC or HRSA, shifts in ADAP program income or pharmaceutical rebates, or a grantee’s failure to meet performance expectations. The total program funding available is $1.2 million, with awards determined by agency needs and regional service coverage. Partial awards may also be issued depending on geographic and programmatic priorities. Applications open on September 24, 2025, and close on November 19, 2025. A pre-application conference is scheduled for October 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM local Arizona time, accessible via Google Meet. Organizations interested in applying should prepare to submit all materials by the final deadline, ensuring compliance with submission protocols outlined by ADHS. Nathaniel Thomas, Senior Procurement Specialist at ADHS, serves as the primary point of contact for this funding opportunity. He can be reached via email at nathaniel.thomas@azdhs.gov or by phone at 480-952-3883. Applications should be addressed to Mr. Thomas at the ADHS offices in Phoenix, Arizona. The grant does not require matching funds and is intended for organizations that deliver services within Arizona. While it is anticipated that the program may recur annually, each cycle is subject to federal budgetary decisions and performance reviews. Interested applicants should be aware of potential future opportunities if not selected in the current cycle.

Submit early; align testing plans with ADHS standards; ensure budget aligns with in-kind support; attend pre-application conference for clarification.