Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part D Coordinated HIV Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY) Existing Geographic Service Areas

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part D Coordinated HIV Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY) provides a targeted funding opportunity administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established to serve vulnerable populations affected by HIV, the Part D component of the Ryan White Program specifically focuses on low-income WICY living with HIV and is the only part of the program that allows support services for individuals affected by, but not necessarily living with, HIV when those services promote family stability or remove barriers to care for those with HIV. This forecasted grant opportunity, HRSA-26-067, aims to continue and expand comprehensive HIV primary care and support services in outpatient or ambulatory settings. It addresses the unique needs of women over 25, infants (up to 2 years), children (ages 2–12), and youth (ages 13–24), ensuring access to coordinated family-centered care. Services eligible under this funding include, but are not limited to, case management, behavioral health support, nutrition services, and referrals to specialty care. Funding can also be used for services to affected family members when necessary to facilitate the engagement of the primary HIV-positive individual in care. The opportunity is expected to support approximately 111 awards totaling up to $69 million in funding, with individual award ceilings capped at $2,000,000 and a minimum award floor of $115,000. The projected start date for funded projects is August 1, 2026. Notably, cost sharing or matching requirements are not imposed, which reduces the administrative burden for applicants and allows for broader participation among eligible entities. Eligibility for this grant is open to a diverse array of public and private entities, including state and local governments, tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), and nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and those without 501(c)(3) designation), among others. However, only organizations proposing to serve the entire service area defined in the forthcoming FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) are eligible to apply. Current RWHAP Part D recipients and new applicants meeting the criteria are encouraged to apply. The estimated application open date is May 1, 2026, and the submission deadline is May 19, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET. Awards are expected to be announced and disbursed by August 1, 2026. This is a recurring program with an annual funding cycle; the next anticipated cycle is expected in May 2027. The grantor contact for this opportunity is Ijeamaka Ogbonna, who may be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 301-945-9638. Although detailed submission mechanics and application components are not yet available, prospective applicants should monitor HRSA’s website for the FY 2026 NOFO, which will outline requirements, eligible geographic service areas, and review criteria. The absence of a pre-application phase such as a Letter of Intent suggests a straightforward application pathway, pending the release of further instructions.