Ending the HIV Epidemic Phase III

Fulton County, Georgia is soliciting proposals for the Ending the HIV Epidemic Phase III program under Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs Parts A & B (CFDA 93.686), with proposals due August 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ET and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for July 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET via Zoom. Funding is 100 percent supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, health centers, hospitals, health departments, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment centers, universities, faith-based organizations, housing providers, and tribal governments operating in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett Counties. Applicants must maintain functioning accounting systems compliant with generally accepted accounting principles, possess all required licenses and certifications, be Medicaid-certified where applicable, and be governed by a Board of Directors.

The scope encompasses HIV core medical services, support services, behavioral interventions, capacity building, arts and media initiatives, telehealth services, and non-traditional service delivery models. Proposers may request one-year or multi-year funding and are encouraged to apply for multiple service categories demonstrating a coordinated continuum of care. The initiative prioritizes reducing new HIV infections among African Americans, Black Men who have Sex with Men, Hispanics/Latinx, Transgender Persons, and Young Adults aged 18–44, with emphasis on achieving and maintaining viral suppression.

The contract term commences July 1, 2021, and extends through February 28, 2025, with annual performance reviews determining continuation. No prescribed annual funding estimates are named; applicants must request necessary sums based on proposed activities and client population served. Sub-recipients must collect and report program income, participate in the Ryan White Services Report (RSR) system, submit monthly expenditure reports and quarterly programmatic reports, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations plus Fulton County's Ryan White Program guidelines and monitoring standards.