Strategies to Link, Engage, and Retain Men with HIV in Care: Implementation Technical Assistance Provider

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced a forecasted funding opportunity titled “Strategies to Link, Engage, and Retain Men with HIV in Care: Implementation Technical Assistance Provider.” This funding opportunity is part of HRSA’s broader strategy to support the goals of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program 2030 (RWP2030), which aims to sustain high-quality care for people with HIV and expand outreach to those who are undiagnosed or out of care. This initiative is rooted in the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. strategy and employs implementation science to adapt and evaluate interventions targeting men who are not consistently engaged in HIV care. The central objective of this cooperative agreement is to fund a single Implementation Technical Assistance Provider (ITAP), which will be responsible for managing up to eight sub-awards to implementation sites. The ITAP will solicit, select, and provide technical assistance to these sites, helping them adapt and apply emerging or evidence-informed interventions tailored for men with HIV. The interventions will be based on the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Implementation Science Framework and will emphasize rapid adaptation, broad-scale implementation, and rigorous evaluation to produce generalizable findings. The ITAP will also disseminate materials and findings using human-centered design and adult learning principles to support replication and sustainability. The cooperative agreement will focus on assisting implementation sites to effectively engage men who are at risk of falling out of care or who are not consistently linked to services. This is critical in addressing persistent gaps in HIV care and achieving national HIV health equity goals. The technical assistance provider will also play a key role in identifying, customizing, and supporting the deployment of intervention models suited to local contexts, ensuring responsiveness to unique community needs while aligning with national health priorities. Applications for this opportunity must be submitted electronically by June 1, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. ET. The estimated posting date is May 1, 2026, with awards expected to be issued by September 1, 2026, which is also the anticipated project start date. The forecast indicates the total available program funding is $3,240,000, with one award expected. The cooperative agreement structure allows for close collaboration between HRSA and the grantee, particularly in areas of strategic direction, implementation planning, and performance monitoring. There are no cost-sharing or matching requirements for this opportunity. Eligible applicants include a broad range of public and private entities, such as state and local governments, higher education institutions, nonprofits with or without IRS 501(c)(3) status, and Native American tribal organizations. This inclusivity supports HRSA’s commitment to equity and accessibility in federal grantmaking, ensuring that diverse institutions have the opportunity to contribute to the national HIV care infrastructure. Applicants seeking more information can contact Alexis Leal at 301-443-3709 or via email at [email protected]. This initiative is forecasted under the Assistance Listing Number 93.928 (Special Projects of National Significance), and as a forecasted opportunity, details may be subject to change prior to the official release. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov and HRSA communications for updates and full application guidance when the opportunity is formally posted.