RFGA2026-07 Syndemic Testing and Linkage to Care

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), Bureau of Infectious Disease Services (BIDS), Office of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Services (OHHS) has announced the funding opportunity RFGA2026-07, Syndemic Testing and Linkage to Care. This initiative is designed to provide resources for organizations within Arizona to conduct integrated testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis. The program aligns with ADHS’s public health mission of reducing the impact of infectious diseases through early detection, linkage to care, and prevention strategies in community and clinical settings. Under this funding agreement, organizations that receive awards will not receive direct monetary funds but will instead obtain in-kind support in the form of test kits and supplies. These include HIV and Hepatitis C testing kits, as well as the necessary materials to conduct integrated clinical and community-based testing according to ADHS standards. The award structure ensures that resources are dedicated to testing and linkage to care activities while leaving grantees with the discretion to determine how best to implement services locally within the prescribed guidelines. Grantees must submit detailed budgets using Attachment H – Budget Workbook and follow the restrictions specified by ADHS. Eligible applicants are limited to entities operating within Arizona, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, tribal entities, and both community-based and clinical providers. Examples of settings where testing may take place include mobile testing units, community organizations, churches, shelters, parks, overdose prevention programs, bathhouses, homes, and other social service providers. This wide scope of eligibility ensures services can be extended to hard-to-reach populations in diverse community and clinical environments. The funding arrangement is structured as a cooperative agreement with federal funding flowing through ADHS. The grant cycle runs from June 1 through May 31 each year, with awards contingent on continued federal allocations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Annual reviews of budgets and workplans are conducted by ADHS, and adjustments may be made based on changes in federal allocations, program revenue, or performance against outlined goals. ADHS reserves the right to make partial awards to better address statewide needs. The application period for this opportunity begins on September 24, 2025, and ends on November 5, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to attend a pre-application conference scheduled for October 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM Arizona time, which will be held virtually via Google Meet. ADHS anticipates making multiple awards under this solicitation, and the program is expected to recur annually based on funding availability and state priorities. Given the cooperative agreement structure, grantees should expect ongoing reporting and evaluation requirements to ensure accountability and alignment with program goals. Interested applicants should submit their materials to Nathaniel Thomas, Senior Procurement Specialist with ADHS. Mr. Thomas serves as the program contact and is available to answer questions regarding the RFGA. He can be reached at nathaniel.thomas@azdhs.gov or 480-952-3883. Applications should be directed to the Arizona Department of Health Services, 150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 530, Phoenix, AZ 85007. More information about ADHS programs and services can be found on their website at www.azdhs.gov.

Applicants are encouraged to attend the pre-application conference on October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM Arizona time via Google Meet