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Supporting Replication (SURE) of Housing Interventions in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program – Implementation and Technical Assistance Provider

Type: Posted • Opportunity: HRSA-22-031

Description

Posted: Nov. 22, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EST
This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program1 project titled Supporting Replication (SURE) of Housing Interventions in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program - Implementation and Technical Assistance Provider (ITAP). The purpose of this project is to support a single organization that will serve as an ITAP to provide technical assistance (TA) to up to 10 implementation sites that will implement and adapt housing-related intervention strategies for the following three key populations of people with HIV experiencing unstable housing, who often have the highest HIV-related disparities (see Background Section I.2): 1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) people; 2) youth and young adults (ages 13-24); and 3) people who have been justice involved (i.e., people impacted by the justice system). The SURE Housing initiative has two separate, yet coordinated recipients: the ITAP, which will be funded under this announcement (HRSA-22-031), and an Evaluation Provider (EP), funded under a different announcement (HRSA-22-032), which will use an implementation science framework2 to evaluate the implementation and adaptation of the housing intervention strategies. Both the ITAP and the EP must coordinate activities and share information and data in the design, implementation, evaluation, communication, and dissemination of this initiative. The success of this initiative is dependent on the collective success of the individual components, with the ultimate goal of communicating and disseminating replication tools to the broader RWHAP, HIV, and housing communities. The ITAP will identify potential intervention strategies that can be adapted for the key populations identified, using criteria that assess feasibility, adaptability, and effectiveness. The ITAP will also develop and quickly release an application process to select and fund the implementation sites under individual subawards (up to $250,000/site per year); provide TA to the sites in implementing and adapting these interventions; and develop replication tools for widespread adoption of these intervention strategies for the above three key populations of people with HIV experiencing unstable housing. 1 HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F: Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program. Available at: https://hab.hrsa.gov/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program/part-f-special-projects-national-significance-spns-program 2 Psihopaidas D, Cohen SM, West T, et al.; Implementation science and the Health Resources and Services Administration's Ryan White HIV AIDS Program's work towards ending the HIV epidemic in the United States. PLoS Med 2020;17(11):e1003128. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003128 This initiative will engage and retain people with HIV experiencing unstable housing in HIV medical care and support services by addressing their housing and behavioral health needs, as needed. Thus, the proposed housing intervention strategies should include models to integrate behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment, with HIV care to specifically address the comprehensive needs of people with HIV experiencing unstable housing to improve health outcomes. In addition, the implementation sites will participate in a multi-site evaluation to assess the effectiveness of the interventions' implementation and adaption. The ITAP will work collaboratively with the EP and HRSA staff in all aspects of the planning, implementation, adaptation, provision of TA, and evaluation of the housing-related intervention strategies. The ITAP will also develop adaptation manuals prior to the implementation of these interventions. Finally, the ITAP will actively disseminate the initiative's findings, lessons learned, and outcomes for future replication in other settings. Recognizing the critical role of housing in supporting people with HIV to improve health outcomes, HRSA will draw upon the expertise of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including its Office of HIV/AIDS Housing (OHH), which administers the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program.3 HUD is responsible for national policy and programs that address America's housing needs and enforce fair housing laws. As such, HRSA will consult with HUD as needed for the purposes of this initiative. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to promote the replication of effective housing interventions in the RWHAP to decrease health and housing disparities and improve health outcomes along the HIV care continuum. Thus, the ITAP and implementation sites should partner with relevant housing organizations, housing consortiums, HUD's Continuum of Care (CoC) Program,4 and planning councils, to address unmet housing needs. In addition, for a wider reach in order to leverage services and have broad impact, applicants should consider partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations, youth organizations, and correctional/justice-involved institutions. HUD Exchange. Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program. , Available at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/hopwa/ For more details, see Program Requirements and Expectations.
Posted: June 25, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: June 25, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Posted: June 25, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Background
The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program initiative titled Supporting Replication (SURE) of Housing Interventions aims to support a single organization as the Implementation and Technical Assistance Provider (ITAP) to provide technical assistance to up to 10 implementation sites. The initiative targets three key populations of people with HIV experiencing unstable housing: LGBTQ+ people, youth and young adults (ages 13-24), and people who have been justice involved. The ITAP will work in coordination with an Evaluation Provider (EP) to evaluate the implementation and adaptation of housing intervention strategies.

Grant Details
The ITAP will select and fund implementation sites under individual subawards, provide technical assistance to the sites in implementing and adapting interventions, and develop replication tools for widespread adoption of these intervention strategies. The initiative aims to engage and retain people with HIV experiencing unstable housing in HIV medical care and support services by addressing their housing and behavioral health needs. It also emphasizes the integration of behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment, with HIV care to improve health outcomes.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include entities eligible for funding under Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A - D of Title XXVI of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, such as 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 Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations with or without federal recognition.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant is from August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2026.

Grant Value
The anticipated total annual available FY 2022 funding is $3,500,000. One cooperative agreement is estimated to be awarded with an annual award amount of up to $3,500,000 per year subject to the availability of appropriated funds. No cost sharing/match is required.

Overview

Category of Funding
Health
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 11/22/21 Health Resources and Services Administration posted grant opportunity HRSA-22-031 for Supporting Replication (SURE) of Housing Interventions in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program – Implementation and Technical Assistance Provider with funding of $3.5 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 93.928 Special Projects of National Significance. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 22, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Feb. 23, 2022, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Nov. 22, 2021, 1:02 p.m. EST
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants include entities eligible for funding under Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A - D of Title XXVI of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, including public and nonprofit private entities; state and local governments; academic institutions; local health departments; nonprofit hospitals and outpatient clinics; and community health centers receiving support under Section 330 of the PHS Act. Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations are also eligible to apply.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
Not Listed
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$3,500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Health Resources and Services Administration
Contact Email
Email Description
Contact Adan Cajina, MSOR at (301)443-3180 or email ACajina@hrsa.gov
Contact Phone
(301) 443-7432

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