The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has forecasted a funding opportunity for the Capacity Building to Sustain HIV Epidemic Control under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program, titled HRSA-25-086. This cooperative agreement aims to support efforts to maintain and accelerate progress towards HIV epidemic control in PEPFAR countries by creating a network of organizations dedicated to providing tailored technical assistance (TA). This assistance will target sustainable solutions that strengthen local health systems and infrastructures, addressing the needs of HIV prevention, treatment, and control in PEPFAR-designated regions.

The program’s anticipated funding ceiling is $2 million, with up to five awards expected, although specific award ceiling or floor amounts are not listed. The program's activities will be structured as cooperative agreements, highlighting that HRSA will play a significant role in guiding and coordinating project implementation with award recipients. Funded organizations will work closely with HRSA to develop, customize, and deliver technical assistance products that bolster local HIV services and infrastructure, facilitating sustained epidemic control efforts.

Eligible applicants include domestic entities that can be public or private, for-profit or nonprofit organizations. This includes institutions of higher education as well as faith-based and community organizations that demonstrate capacity to provide technical expertise and sustainable solutions for HIV control. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity, making it accessible for a wide range of eligible entities that meet HRSA’s criteria.

The estimated timeline includes a publication date for the official funding opportunity on February 20, 2025, with applications due by May 21, 2025. HRSA anticipates notifying award recipients with an estimated award date in time for projects to start by September 30, 2025. Prospective applicants are encouraged to monitor HRSA’s updates on this forecast and to prepare for the upcoming application processes to ensure readiness for the formal announcement and submission requirements.

The main objective of the initiative is to create a robust network of TA providers capable of offering sustainable, context-specific solutions that align with PEPFAR goals for long-term HIV epidemic control. Interested organizations may contact the Office of Global Health at HRSA via email at hrsa@hrsa.gov or phone at 301-443-0000 for further information or to receive updates on the grant announcement.