Early Intervention Services

The Early Intervention Services (EI26) grant, administered by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis, is a continuation funding opportunity designed to support comprehensive HIV prevention and care services across Ohio. The funding for this opportunity derives from a combination of federal and state sources, including the CDC grant PS24-0047 (High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments), the Ryan White Part B program through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and general revenue funds from the state of Ohio. The total program funding available for this cycle is $2,656,947, with no individual award falling below $30,000. A maximum of six grants will be awarded during this round, continuing support for current subrecipients. The purpose of this funding is to enhance the state’s response to HIV by supporting early intervention services (EIS), which include a combination of testing, outreach, and educational activities. EIS aims to identify individuals unaware of their HIV status, facilitate access to care, and ensure linkage to preventive services such as PrEP/PEP. The program targets high-risk populations and key points of entry like emergency rooms, syringe service programs, sexually transmitted disease clinics, homeless shelters, and community health centers. Core objectives include promoting testing, providing health navigation, conducting outreach, and referring individuals to biomedical prevention or treatment services. Additionally, the program places a strong emphasis on health disparity reduction, requiring grantees to document outreach efforts and outcomes related to historically underserved populations. Allowable uses of funds include personnel costs, staff training, equipment (unit cost ≥$1,000), and supplies that directly support the program’s implementation. Costs must comply with federal cost principles (2 CFR 200), and all subrecipients must follow ODH’s Grants Administration Policies and Procedures (OGAPP). Unallowable expenses include political lobbying, construction, inpatient services, promotional items, and any travel not in compliance with Ohio OBM rates. Matching funds are not required, and subrecipients may utilize either a federally approved indirect cost rate or a 15% de minimis rate if no such agreement exists. The application process requires submission through the Grants Management Information System (GMIS) by 4:00 p.m. ET on January 12, 2026. Faxed, mailed, or hand-delivered applications are not accepted. Applicants must include a program narrative, a budget and budget narrative, an updated work plan, and a progress report. Additional required documentation includes a Civil Rights Review Questionnaire, audit reports, and assurances acknowledgments. Non-profit applicants must provide liability coverage and current 501(c)(3) documentation. All subrecipients must also complete the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) form and maintain supplier information in the state portal to ensure eligibility for payments. Grants will cover the performance period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, which is the third year of a four-year project period ending in 2028. The program is recurring, with annual solicitations expected through the duration of the project period. Required reporting includes an interim program report due October 31, 2026, a final annual report by April 30, 2027, and monthly/quarterly financial expenditure reports starting May 10, 2026, and concluding April 10, 2027. Final expenditure reports must be submitted by May 5, 2027. Submissions and approvals via GMIS serve as formal acknowledgment of compliance with OGAPP rules.

Ensure submission of all required program and expenditure reports on time to avoid funding delays or disqualification.