In support of our community partners, the request for application (RFA) for funding is only open to community-based organizations.
RFA funding assists the statewide effort to eliminate HIV and achieve the Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America (EHE) initiatives and the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 90-90-90 goals. This opportunity seeks to build upon and expand an organization’s capacity to develop and implement innovative interventions in HIV care. Funding will support new, innovative projects and initiatives that impact the “Diagnose” or “Treat” pillars of the EHE plan.
Eligibility
- Any Alabama-based public or private entity with a valid EIN tax ID #, including tribal, faith-based, or community-based organizations.
- All projects/services funded by this funding initiative must take place in Alabama.
- All projects/services must include only allowable costs.
- All projects/services must focus on achieving at least one of the EHE pillars (Diagnose, Treat) and describe how the project will help achieve this goal.
Timeline
| RFA Released | January 1, 2024 |
| RFA Virtual Information Session (Zoom Link) | January 17, 2024 at 9 am |
| Concept Proposal Due | Febraury 16, 2024 |
| Full Application Applicants Announced | March 1, 2024 |
| Full Applications Due | March 29, 2024 |
| Awards Announced | April 15, 2024 |
| Funding Start | May 1, 2024 |
Funding Overview
Projects designed to achieve the EHE targets in Alabama may be funded through this opportunity. The funding will have two cycles per year: Spring and Fall. One project is funded per cycle, with an award of up to $35,000.00. Please carefully review the funding guidelines here.
Concept Proposals
To apply for RFA funding, please submit the following information as a single combined PDF not to exceed three pages in length. Applicants must submit concept proposals following the instructions below.
- Project Description
- Project Impact toward the 4 EHE Key Strategies (Learn more: https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/key-strategies)
- Anticipated project expenses
Note: Proposals must conform to Ryan White Part C cost standards.
Full Application
Organizations whose concepts are selected will be invited to submit a Full Application. Please carefully review all of the criteria here before submitting a full application. To review the application scoring rubric, click here.
Budget Guidelines
Budgets should be developed in a fashion that details appropriate, allowable, and justifiable expenses for one year. Additional project budget years will be evaluated based on progress updates as requested. To see an example of a budget template, click here.
Contact Alyssa Carodine for more information