Strategies to Link, Engage, and Retain Men with HIV in Care: Evaluation Provider

About this grant

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to award one cooperative agreement recipient to serve as the Evaluation Provider (EP). This funding opportunity has a companion funding opportunity to fund an Implementation Technical Assistance Provider (ITAP). The two recipients will work collaboratively, but conduct distinct activities that support the overall initiative.   The proposed initiative will be comprised of one Evaluation Provider (EP), one Implementation Technical Assistance Pro Grant Number: HRSA-26-087. Expected awards: 1.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Eligible applicants include entities eligible for funding under Parts A - D of Title XXVI of the PHS, including public and nonprofit private entities, state and local governments; academic institutions; local health departments; nonprofit hospitals and outpatient clinics; community health centers receiving support under Section 330 of the PHS Act; faith-based and community-based organizations; and

What the funding covers

• Award Maximum: $1.3M
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Total Program Funding: $1.3M

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: HRSA-26-087
7. 7Posted: 2026-02-26

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