The “Fostering Collaboration Across Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts to Engage People with HIV Into Care” initiative is administered by the HIV/AIDS Bureau within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The overarching aim of this federal program is to advance the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative by promoting cross-part collaboration among entities funded through various Parts of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP). These collaborations are designed to improve health outcomes for people with HIV by optimizing care engagement strategies at the jurisdictional level.
Applicants to this grant must propose structured efforts to increase care engagement among people with HIV through coordination between RWHAP Parts. These Parts include but are not limited to Part A (metropolitan areas), Part B (states and territories), Part C (community-based health organizations), and Part D (services for women, infants, children, and youth). Emphasis is placed on fostering systematic communication, eliminating care silos, and leveraging existing infrastructure to enhance care continuum metrics such as retention in care and viral suppression.
The funding opportunity is open to a broad array of eligible applicants, including national and local nonprofit organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, tribal entities, academic health science centers, and governmental entities at the state, local, and tribal levels. Institutions of higher education are also eligible. This inclusive approach ensures a diverse set of stakeholders are involved in innovative strategies to address barriers to HIV care.
The application window opened on September 30, 2025, and closes on November 17, 2025. Selected applicants are anticipated to receive award notifications by July 1, 2026. While the notice does not detail specific application components or evaluation criteria, applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear jurisdictional strategy, defined collaboration mechanisms across RWHAP Parts, and measurable outcomes aligned with national HIV care goals.
There is no indication of a required cost match, and the funding ceiling and floor are not specified in the publicly available notice. Interested applicants are directed to contact the HIV/AIDS Bureau at 301-443-6554 for program-specific inquiries or Grants.gov and HRSA’s support numbers for application platform assistance.
The announcement does not provide recurrence details, suggesting this may be a one-time funding opportunity. There are no stated requirements for letters of intent or other pre-application documents. The performance period likely begins mid-2026, aligning with the award notification timeline, but duration details are not specified in the provided material.
