Strategies to Link, Engage, and Retain Men with HIV in Care: Implementation Technical Assistance Provider
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and institutions serving men with HIV who are out of care or facing engagement barriers. Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and consortia with demonstrated capacity to manage subawards and implement evidence-based HIV care interventions. Applicants must be able to identify and support up to eight implementation sites while providing implementation-specific technical assistance. Geographic scope is national; this is a national competitive award to serve as the Implementation Technical Assistance Provider for a multi-site initiative aligned with Ryan White Program 2030 and the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative.
Key dates
- Feb 26, 2026 Applications open
- Jun 24, 2026 Application deadline in 23 days
- Sep 1, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2026 Project start
This grant is for organizations and institutions serving men with HIV who are out of care or facing engagement barriers. Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and consortia with demonstrated capacity to manage subawards and implement evidence-based HIV care interventions. Applicants must be able to identify and support up to eight implementation sites while providing implementation-specific technical assistance. Geographic scope is national; this is a national competitive award to serve as the Implementation Technical Assistance Provider for a multi-site initiative aligned with Ryan White Program 2030 and the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative.
Program description
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to award one cooperative agreement recipient to serve as the Implementation Technical Assistance Provider (ITAP). This funding opportunity has a companion funding opportunity to fund an Evaluation Provider. The two recipients will work collaboratively, but conduct distinct activities that support the overall initiative.
The proposed initiative will be comprised of one Implementation Technical Assistance Provider (ITAP), which will sub-award up to eight (8) implementation sites. The funded ITAP will solicit and select the implementation sites, as well as to identify emerging and evidence-informed interventions to be adapted and implemented by the implementation sites. The ITAP will be responsible for managing the subawards and providing implementation-specific technical assistance (TA) for the implementation sites.
The proposed initiative will use implementation science to adapt, implement, and evaluate the implementation of interventions that serve men with HIV who are not consistently engaged in care or experiencing barriers to staying in care. This initiative directly aligns with Ryan White Program 2030 (RWP2030), which is a renewed vision for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP). Building on the foundation of the RWHAP and the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative, the RWP2030 framework is designed to sustain high-quality care and treatment for people currently receiving services through the RWHAP while expanding efforts to identify and engage individuals with HIV who are undiagnosed or out-of-care.
The funded ITAP will manage the subawards, identify emerging and evidence-informed interventions to be adapted and implemented by the implementation sites, and provide implementation-specific TA to the implementation sites. The adaptation and implementation activities the ITAP will conduct will draw from frameworks and approaches developed in the field of implementation science including HAB’s Implementation Science Framework. The initiative emphasizes: 1) rapid adaptation, implementation, and evaluation; 2) implementation at a broad scale to produce generalizable findings; 3) public release of dissemination products based on human-centered design and adult learning principles, which foregrounds sustainability, rapid dissemination of findings, and replication of best practices.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations and institutions serving men with HIV who are out of care or facing engagement barriers. Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and consortia with demonstrated capacity to manage subawards and implement evidence-based HIV care interventions. Applicants must be able to identify and support up to eight implementation sites while providing implementation-specific technical assistance. Geographic scope is national; this is a national competitive award to serve as the Implementation Technical Assistance Provider for a multi-site initiative aligned with Ryan White Program 2030 and the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity and Experience documentation
- Letters of Intent or support from proposed implementation sites (if applicable)
- Evidence of nonprofit status or government entity authorization
Program contact
- 👤 Alexis Leal
- 📧 spns@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-443-3709
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.928 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$19,257,975
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$13,947,046
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$13,237,936
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$8,467,579
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$6,915,298
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$6,271,681
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$5,699,696
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$5,249,998
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$4,248,857
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$4,240,000
Top States by Funding
- MA 10 awards $50.3M
- NY 7 awards $24.8M
- DC 4 awards $24.3M
- CA 12 awards $18.6M
- NJ 2 awards $7.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.928). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $21,680,963 | |
| 2025 | $19,361,231 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Typically public and private nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and consortia can apply. You must demonstrate capacity to manage subawards to up to eight implementation sites and provide technical assistance.
What is the funding amount?
This is a single cooperative agreement award of $3,240,000 total. One recipient will be selected to serve as the Implementation Technical Assistance Provider.
What are the main activities this grant supports?
The ITAP will identify evidence-informed interventions, manage subawards to implementation sites, and provide implementation-specific technical assistance using implementation science frameworks. Focus is on engaging men with HIV who are out of care.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this cooperative agreement. Your organization does not need to provide matching funds.
When is the deadline?
The application deadline is June 24, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling acceptance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate past experience managing multiple subawards and providing technical assistance to implementation sites. Document your track record clearly.
- Show deep familiarity with implementation science frameworks, particularly HAB's Implementation Science Framework and evidence-based HIV interventions. Cite specific examples.
- Emphasize your capacity to identify and support eight diverse implementation sites. Detail your recruitment, selection, and support processes.
- Align your proposal with Ryan White Program 2030 priorities and the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative. Use this language throughout.
- Plan for rapid dissemination of findings using human-centered design principles. Show how you will share lessons learned across sites and the field.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak or vague experience managing subawards and providing technical assistance to implementation partners. Underestimating the complexity of coordinating eight sites while conducting implementation science activities. Failing to clearly align proposal activities with RWP2030 and Ending the HIV Epidemic frameworks.
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