HIV-Related Training and Technical Assistance

 

National Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreements: The purposes of this funding are to: (1) Assess Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) recipients' technical assistance needs and/or provide technical assistance related to building capacity and increasing their ability to provide high quality HIV care and treatment services; (2) Assess, develop materials, and disseminate strategies and tools related to RWHAP recipients' technical assistance needs for program development and operations; (3) Provide technical assistance for the collection, storage and retrieval of data for program reporting, evaluation, and program improvement purposes; and (4) Work with HHS agencies and national organization partners to develop strategies, tools, and trainings for RWHAP recipients. AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) Program: The purposes of this funding are to: (1) Train health care personnel, including practitioners in programs under title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act and other community providers, in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV disease, including the prevention of perinatal transmission of the disease, measures for the prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections, and (as applicable to the type of health professional involved) prenatal and other gynecological care for women with HIV; (2) Train the faculty of schools of, and graduate departments or programs of, medicine, nursing, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, public health, allied health, and mental health practice to teach health professions students to provide for the health care needs of individuals with HIV; (3) Develop and disseminate curricula and resource materials relating to the care and treatment of individuals with HIV and the prevention among individuals at risk of contracting HIV; and (4) Develop protocols for the medical care of women with HIV, including prenatal and other gynecological care for such women. The Program is comprised of several components: Regional AETCs, National Clinician Consultation Center, National Coordinating and Resource Center, National HIV Curriculum, and National HIV Curriculum Integration Projects.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.145
Federal Agency/Office
Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2021 The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Center for Quality Improvement and Innovation successfully launched an 18-month collaborative focused on four social determinants of health (1) Mental Health (2) Substance Use (3) Housing (4) Age. To date, • 1 in 6 RWHAP funded recipients across the U.S. actively participated in the Create + Equity Collaborative • 90% of active community partners conducted, documented and sustained their quality improvement efforts using the knowledge gained in the Collaborative and remain active six months after the formal end of the collaborative.
Fiscal Year 2022 The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Center for Quality Improvement and Innovation successfully launched an 18-month collaborative focused on four social determinants of health (1) Mental Health (2) Substance Use (3) Housing (4) Age. To date: 1 in 6 RWHAP-funded recipients across the U.S. actively participated in the Create + Equity Collaborative. 90% of active community partners conducted, documented and sustained their quality improvement efforts using the knowledge gained in the Collaborative and remain active six months after the formal end of the collaborative. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Data Integration, Systems, and Quality Technical Assistance (DISQ) Cooperative Agreement has delivered training webinars, In Focus documents, and on-demand technical assistance on Ending the HIV Epidemic. As a result, completeness rates for Ryan White Services Report (RSR) clinical data elements have improved significantly with viral load test results data completion rates increasing from 82 percent in 2011 to 95 percent in 2021. Demographic data elements completion remains high. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Regional AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) Programs: From July 2020 – June 2021 the AETC hosted 11,475 training events with 59,972 participants. The National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) offers five warmlines and one hotline to provide one-on-one consultations with providers on questions related to prevention, screening and management of HIV; perinatal HIV transmission; pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP); substance use disorder; and Hepatitis C. From July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, the NCCC received 13,697 calls on its 6 warm- and hotlines. The National HIV Curriculum (NHC) has been integrated into over 40 health professions programs. Over 24,000 students across the U.S. were educated on HIV through the curriculum. The NHC Platform has over 56,000 registered users in over 175 countries.
Authorization
42 U.S.C. §300ff-16, §300ff 54(b), §300ff 111, §300ff-121, and 243(c).
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Entities eligible to apply include public and nonprofit entities (including faith-based and community-based organizations) and school and academic health science centers involved in addressing HIV related issues at a national level. Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government and Native American Organizations are eligible to apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Persons with HIV.
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) issued under this Assistance Listing program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 45CFR 75 Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov. 45 CFR 75, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. HRSA requires all applicants to apply electronically through Grants.gov.
Award Procedure
All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee. Based on the recommendations of the objective review committee, the HRSA program official with delegated authority is responsible for final selection and funding decisions. Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award (NOA).
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Approximately nine months.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Competitive awards are typically made for up to 2 to 5 years, subject to the availability of funds. After initial awards, annual noncompetitive awards may be made contingent upon the submission of noncompetitive applications/progress reports, availability of funds, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the federal government.
How are proposals selected?
Evaluation criteria vary based on the grant/cooperative agreement program. Refer to criteria included in the NOFO for each specific program.
How may assistance be used?
Cooperative Agreements or grants will be awarded for the provision of training and technical assistance to build the capacity of RWHAP recipients and related providers, as per the specific program notices of funding opportunity.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 In accordance with the provisions of 45 CFR 75, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 45 CFR 75.
Records
Recipients are required to maintain financial records for 3 years after the date they submit the final FFR. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the award has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues that arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants and cooperative agreements are typically awarded for 2 to 5 year periods of performance, with 12-month budget periods. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Recipients draw down funds, as necessary, from the Payment Management System (PMS). PMS is the centralized web based payment system for HHS awards.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Deputy Associate Administrator Heather Hauck
HRSA/HIV AIDS Bureau
Health Resources and Services Administration
Rockville, MD 20857 USA
hhauck@hrsa.gov
Phone: 3014431993
Website Address
https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-0350-0-1-550
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$3,097,402.00; FY 23 est $3,097,402.00; FY 24 est $3,350,000.00; FY 21$34,112,852.00; FY 20$34,112,852.00; FY 19$32,535,198.00; FY 18$33,896,488.00; FY 17$33,371,581.00; - (Project Grants) FY 22$26,098,164.00; FY 23 est $26,453,378.00; FY 24 est $26,453,378.00; FY 21$0.00; FY 20$0.00; FY 19$0.00; FY 18$0.00; FY 17$1,375,460.00; - Regional AIDS Education and Training Center Program(Project Grants) FY 22$3,115,766.00; FY 23 est $3,115,766.00; FY 24 est $3,115,766.00; - National AIDS Education and Training Center Programs: National Centers(Project Grants) FY 22$800,000.00; FY 23 est $800,000.00; FY 24 est $800,000.00; - National AIDS Education and Training Center Programs: National HIV Curriculum(Project Grants) FY 22$1,200,000.00; FY 23 est $1,200,000.00; FY 24 est $1,200,000.00; - National AIDS Education and Training Center Programs: National HIV Curriculum Integration Projects
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
National Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreements: FY22: $797,402 to $1,500,000, Average: $1,148,701; FY23: (est): $797,402 to $1,500,000, Average: $1,148,701; FY24: (est): $800,000 to $1,500,000, Average: $1,150,000 Regional and National AIDS Education and Training Center Programs: FY22: $587,179 - 4,215,804, Average: $2,446,239 ; FY23: $624,714 - $4,253,518, Average: $2,491,857; FY24 (est.): $624,714 - $4,253,518, Average: $2,491,857
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
HRSA awards are subject to the requirements of the HHS Grants Policy Statement (HHS GPS) that are applicable based on recipient type and purpose of award. The HHS GPS is available at http://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/grants
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2015 AETC Programs: Regional AETCs Cooperative Agreement; AETC National Clinicians Consultation Center Cooperative Agreement; AETC National Coordinating Resource Center Cooperative Agreement. Technical Assistance Projects: National TA Cooperative Agreement; ADAP Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement, National Quality Improvement Center, ; Supporting the Continuum of Care/Building RWHAP Grantee Capacity to Enroll Eligible Clients in Affordable Care Act Health Coverage Programs
Fiscal Year 2016 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Integrated HIV Planning Implementation; Building Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Recipient Capacity to Engage People Living with HIV in Health Care Access. Fiscal Year 2016: AIDS Education Training Centers (AETC) Programs: Regional AETCs Cooperative Agreements; AETC National Clinicians Consultation Center Cooperative Agreement; AETC National Coordinating Resource Center Cooperative Agreement. Technical Assistance Projects: National TA Cooperative Agreement; ADAP Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement; National Quality Improvement Center; RWHAP Integrated HIV Planning Implementation; Building RWHAP Recipient Capacity to Engage PLWH in Health Care Access; Leadership Training for Pople of Color Living with HIV (SMAIF); Strengthening & Supporting HIV Care Continuum, Part A Jurisdictions (SMAIF).
Fiscal Year 2017 AIDS Education Training Centers (AETC) Programs: Regional AETCs Cooperative Agreements; AETC National Clinicians Consultation Center Cooperative Agreement; AETC National Coordinating Resource Center Cooperative Agreement; Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant grants.
Fiscal Year 2018 Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Projects - Fiscal Year 2017: National TA Cooperative Agreement; ADAP Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement; ; RWHAP Integrated HIV Planning Implementation; Building RWHAP Recipient Capacity to Engage PLWH in Health Care Access; Leadership Training for People of Color Living with HIV (SMAIF); Strengthening & Supporting HIV Care Continuum, Part A Jurisdictions (SMAIF). RWHAP Part A Planning Council/Body Support Technical Assistance; Implementation Center for HIV Continuous Quality Improvement. FY 2018 Projection: National TA Cooperative Agreement; Leadership Training for People of Color Living with HIV (SMAIF); Implementation Center for HIV Continuous Quality Improvement. FY 2019 Projection: National TA Cooperative Agreement; Implementation Center for HIV Continuous Quality Improvement.
Fiscal Year 2019 AIDS Education and Training Grant Projects - FY 2019: AIDS Education Training Centers (AETC) Programs: Regional AETCs Cooperative Agreements; AETC National Clinicians Consultation Center Cooperative Agreement; AETC National Coordinating Resource Center Cooperative Agreement; AETC Enhancement and Update of the National HIV Curriculum e-Learning Platform; AETC Integrating the National HIV Curriculum e-Learning Platform into Health Care Provider Professional Education; AETC National HIV Curriculum e-Learning Platform: Technology Operations and Maintenance. FY 2020 Projection: AIDS Education Training Centers (AETC) Programs: Regional AETCs Cooperative Agreements; AETC National Clinicians Consultation Center Cooperative Agreement; AETC National Coordinating Resource Center Cooperative Agreement; AETC Enhancement and Update of the National HIV Curriculum e-Learning Platform; AETC Integrating the National HIV Curriculum e-Learning Platform into Health Care Provider Professional Education; AETC National HIV Curriculum e-Learning Platform: Technology Operations and Maintenance FY 2021 Projection: Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Projects - Fiscal Year 2019: National TA Cooperative Agreement; Implementation Center for HIV Continuous Quality Improvement. FY 2020:Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Data Integration, Systems, and Quality Technical Assistance; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - TargetHIV Implementation Center for HIV Continuous Quality Improvement; Enhancing Engagement of People with HIV through Organizational Capacity Development and Leadership Training; Reducing Stigma at Systems, Organizational, and Individual Client Levels in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. FY 2021 Projection: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Data Integration, Systems, and Quality Technical Assistance; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - TargetHIV Implementation Center for HIV Continuous Quality Improvement; Enhancing Engagement of People with HIV through Organizational Capacity Development and Leadership Training; Reducing Stigma at Systems, Organizational, and Individual Client Levels in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program.
Fiscal Year 2021 • Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Data Integration, Systems and Quality Technical Assistance (DISQ) • Enhancing Engagement of People with HIV through Organizational Capacity Development and Leadership Training • Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Center for Quality Improvement and Innovation