RFGA2026-009 HIV Test Kit Distribution

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), through its HIV Prevention Program, has released the RFGA2026-009 opportunity to support the distribution of HIV self-test kits to individuals and communities at risk of HIV infection across the state. This initiative is aligned with broader public health strategies to curb the spread of HIV by increasing access to reliable and discreet testing methods. Backed by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this program leverages federal funds under CFDA 93.940 to support innovative outreach strategies and enhance public health infrastructure. The primary goal of this funding opportunity is to engage a qualified grantee to establish and implement a statewide HIV test kit distribution program. The effort focuses on eliminating structural and social barriers to HIV testing by ensuring the availability, accessibility, and acceptability of self-administered HIV test kits. These kits must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for home use and distributed free of charge. The initiative targets populations known to be disproportionately affected by HIV and facing challenges in accessing traditional testing services. Geographically, the program is structured around three planning regions: Northern, Central, and Southern Arizona. Each region encompasses specific counties and demographic target populations. For example, the Northern Region includes counties like Mohave and Coconino and targets men who have sex with men (MSM), Latinos of all genders, American Indians, and people who inject drugs. The Central Region, which includes Maricopa County, also focuses on transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, while the Southern Region targets similar demographics, reflecting the program’s intention to address regional variations in risk and healthcare access. Eligible applicants must be not-for-profit entities operating in Arizona. This includes state or local government agencies, tribal organizations, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit organizations with valid 501(c)(3) status. The total funding available is approximately $250,000 annually over a five-year period, with budgets and work plans subject to annual review and adjustments based on CDC funding levels, service caps, and performance outcomes. The grant allows flexibility in budget allocation, provided all costs are detailed in Attachment J - Budget Workbook and comply with programmatic restrictions. The application period opens on October 29, 2025, and closes on December 10, 2025. A pre-application conference will be held via Google Meet on November 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM local Arizona time. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend this session to ask questions and better understand the application requirements. All applications must be submitted to Nathaniel Thomas, the Senior Procurement Specialist at ADHS, whose contact information is provided in the solicitation. This program is not recurring and is tied to current CDC cooperative agreement funding. Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant's ability to effectively distribute test kits across diverse communities, adherence to regional and demographic priorities, and capability to address stigma and structural barriers. Award decisions will be made by ADHS, with partial awards possible depending on geographic need and applicant capacity.