Call for Grant Applications – Strengthening India’s integrated HIV/STI tiered laboratory network through continuous quality improvement, surveillance, and laboratory data management under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Application Deadline:
February 25, 2025
About Organisation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a key public health organization that works globally to improve health systems and fight diseases. Under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the CDC collaborates with nations to address HIV, tuberculosis, and other health challenges. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen India’s HIV/STI diagnostic and laboratory systems, supporting the Ministry of Health’s National AIDS Control Program (NACP) to enhance the country’s healthcare infrastructure and combat the spread of HIV and STIs.
About the Grant
This grant seeks to strengthen India’s HIV/STI laboratory systems through continuous quality improvement, surveillance, and data management. Aligned with the NACP, the funding supports enhancing diagnostic services and viral load coverage. Key objectives include optimizing diagnostic networks, improving biosafety, expanding proficiency testing, achieving ISO accreditation, and scaling patient-centered approaches. The grant also prioritizes the integration of multi-disease tests, point-of-care testing, HIV drug resistance testing, and molecular epidemiology. The initiative aims to optimize the delivery of HIV/STI diagnostic services to ensure accessibility and quality, while addressing barriers to access and improving overall healthcare outcomes.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities, such as state and county governments, public housing authorities, non-profits (including those without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Additionally, Native American tribal governments and organizations, as well as special district governments, are eligible. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to support and strengthen integrated HIV/STI diagnostic services and collaborate with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and NACP.
How to Apply?
Submit an electronic application detailing your innovative strategies to strengthen HIV/STI diagnostic networks. Ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria and program objectives.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by February 25, 2025.
Last Date To Apply
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