Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 12.350
- Agency
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Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Grant awards
- 355 $738,484,784 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- DHAPP
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Block Grant
- Formula Grant
- Treasury account
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- 97-1030-0-1-551
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Defense Health Agency is awarding grants under the Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (CFDA 12.350) to fund military-specific HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs in foreign countries, with the most recent award made on January 16, 2025, to the Ukrainian Armed Forces for $367,510.
The program has distributed $738.5 million in federal funding across 355 awards since 2007, with activity declining from 15 awards in 2021 to 7 in 2024 and 1 in 2025. Awards are predominantly Project Grants (83 percent) with a substantial share of Cooperative Agreements (15 percent). The Defense Health Agency is the dominant funder by federal dollars obligated at $449.7 million across 89 awards, followed by the Department of the Navy at $255.7 million across 244 awards. Award sizes vary widely, ranging from under $400,000 to over $36 million; recent larger awards include $26.2 million for Zambia Defense Force programs, $18 million for Uganda, and $15.2 million for Democratic Republic of Congo armed forces HIV epidemic control initiatives.
Recipients work directly with in-country militaries to build capacity for HIV prevention, testing, linkage to care, antiretroviral treatment, and viral suppression aligned with PEPFAR's 95-95-95 targets. Funding supports institutional capacity building, training of military health personnel, laboratory quality improvements, surveillance systems development, and policy revision. Applicants must include academia, industry, and nonprofits—direct awards to foreign military establishments are prohibited. All applicants must demonstrate active support from the partner military and the U.S. Embassy DoD representative.
A broad solicitation (W81XWH-22-DHAPP) posted September 19, 2022, remains open through September 18, 2027, with updated country narratives revised as of October 11, 2024. The most recent revision announced a December 6, 2024, due date for applications targeting Angola, Burundi, Ghana, Mozambique, multi-country programs (Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Guinea Conakry, Madagascar), SABERS epidemiology surveys, Togo, Uganda, and Vietnam. Renewals are competitive; formal proposals typically receive notification within six months of submission, with awards made within three months thereafter. Projects are generally funded for one year with quarterly disbursements and may be incrementally funded across multiple option periods.
Objective and description
- Objective
To train and assist selected foreign militaries in establishing and implementing HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs for their military personnel and dependents.
- Description
DHAPP's objective, funded through the PEPFAR & DOD program, is to save lives, prevent HIV infections, and accelerate progress toward achieving HIV/AIDS epidemic control and to support the development of interventions and programs in military health systems that address these issues. DHAPP works with militaries of foreign countries.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
All responsible sources from academia, industry, and non-governmental organizations may apply. No awards will be made directly to foreign military establishments. All applicants must demonstrate the active support of the in-country military and the DoD representative in the corresponding U.S. Embassy in the planning and submission of their applications.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Affected individuals in countries identified in each NOFO.
- Uses of assistance
Funds are authorized through grants and cooperative agreements, primarily with non-governmental U.S. organizations and educational institutions, to carry out activities that support HIV/AIDS prevention programs in militaries around the world. Funds are generally limited for direct support of activities conducted outside the United States.
- Use restrictions
Funds are authorized through grants and cooperative agreements, primarily with non-governmental U.S. organizations and educational institutions, to carry out activities that support HIV/AIDS prevention programs in militaries around the world. Funds are generally limited for direct support of activities conducted outside the United States.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funding will reflect the period of performance and may be awarded incrementally. Generally, projects are funded for one year of operations. Funds are normally provided in individual grants according to a quarterly schedule of payments.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
Applicants for an award should be aware of the country specific military's HIV control activities and propose a plan that builds on the country specific military's activities without duplicating efforts, creating parallel systems, or conflicting activities. The overall program manager for PEPFAR is the Department of State's Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD). DHAPP provides support for military-specific programs. Country HIV programs supported by PEPFAR funds can be found on the GHSD website: https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/secretary-of-state/bureau-of-global-health-security-and-diplomacy/.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria are defined specifically in the FOAs when issued.
- Award procedure
Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a merit review. Evaluations will use the criteria contained in the relevant FOA. If selected for award, the proposal is incorporated into a grant document and the applicant agrees to perform the work described therein.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Formal proposals are generally reviewed and notification made within six months from submission. Grant awards are usually made within three months from notification.
- Renewals
Renewals are made by competitive applications and reviews.
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
Latest 10 of 355 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jhpiego Corp | $165,756,211 | 22% |
| 2 | Population Services International | $123,794,087 | 17% |
| 3 | University Research Co., LLC | $60,104,469 | 8% |
| 4 | Research Triangle Institute | $38,377,448 | 5% |
| 5 | Project Concern International | $38,226,392 | 5% |
| 6 | Family Health International | $33,203,574 | 4% |
| 7 | Charles R. Drew University Of Medicine And Science | $28,677,559 | 4% |
| 8 | Metabiota, Inc. | $27,620,585 | 4% |
| 9 | Centre For Infectious Disease Research In Zambia | $26,202,868 | 4% |
| 10 | Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation | $22,581,181 | 3% |
10 of 113 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $16,294,978 |
| FY2025 | $43,241,544 |
| FY2024 | $60,690,114 |
| FY2023 | $52,170,710 |
| FY2022 | $56,912,521 |
| FY2021 | $62,845,179 |
| FY2020 | $49,070,499 |
| FY2019 | $49,173,865 |
| FY2018 | $32,794,617 |
| FY2017 | $45,527,960 |
| FY2016 | $46,997,293 |
| FY2015 | $30,253,526 |
| FY2014 | $49,769,168 |
| FY2013 | $31,391,211 |
| FY2012 | $33,095,468 |
| FY2011 | $21,272,746 |
| FY2010 | $10,782,560 |
| FY2009 | $25,404,873 |
| FY2008 | $4,736,438 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 12.350?
Assistance Listing 12.350 is Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, a federal grant program run by Defense Health Agency (Department of Defense).
What is the CFDA number for Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program?
Its CFDA number is 12.350: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 12.350 awarded?
355 grant awards under 12.350 have obligated $738,484,784 in federal funds to 113 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 12.350?
The recipients obligated the most under Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program are Jhpiego Corp ($165,756,211), Population Services International ($123,794,087) and University Research Co., LLC ($60,104,469).
How much did 12.350 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 12.350 obligated $43,241,544 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 12.350?
1 listed opportunity under 12.350 is open or forecasted. The latest, Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program, was posted on September 19, 2022.
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