Demonstration Projects for Comprehensive and Integrated HIV Care, Treatment, Prevention and Essential Support Service Models for Women in the South

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is forecasting a funding opportunity for the "Demonstration Projects for Comprehensive and Integrated HIV Care, Treatment, Prevention and Essential Support Service Models for Women in the South." This initiative aims to address social and structural determinants of health (SDOH) that contribute to disparities in HIV outcomes among women. The program will fund organizations to develop Community and Clinic Collaboratives (CCCs) that integrate HIV care, treatment, and essential support services for women with HIV (WWH) in the southern United States. The estimated total program funding is $7.5 million, with up to three awards expected. Applications will open on February 13, 2025, and close on April 14, 2025. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, higher education institutions, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and community-based organizations. Key project strategies include offering comprehensive care models for HIV and other health services, whole-person health screening and navigation, culturally responsive services addressing stigma and mistrust, and participation in a national learning collaborative to share best practices. Expected outcomes include increased rates of rapid antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, viral suppression, and access to mental health, substance use, and other essential services for WWH.