[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)](https://www.cdc.gov/)

February 17, 2026 (Estimated)

Approx. $6,000,000 for Year 1; 2 awards expected; subject to availability of funds.

Supports sustainable HIV health systems, laboratory networks, and data systems in India to advance HIV epidemic control under PEPFAR.

This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and funding are projections.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to strengthen and sustain HIV health systems and laboratory networks in India as part of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program supports India’s National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) by enhancing health information systems, laboratory and program monitoring, and strategic information infrastructure. The goal is to accelerate the delivery, management, and monitoring of lifesaving HIV services, optimize laboratory networks for HIV and related diagnostics, and support national efforts to end HIV as a public health threat. Key activities include: - Strengthening national laboratory networks for HIV, TB, early infant diagnosis, and co-morbidity diagnostics. - Enhancing biosafety, biosecurity, and laboratory quality systems. - Adopting innovative technologies to bridge testing gaps and achieve the 95-95-95 targets. - Integrating molecular epidemiology to track transmission networks and HIV drug resistance. - Building capacity to collect, analyze, and use high-quality data for improved patient care, monitoring, and planning. - Reinforcing sustainable health systems that align with U.S. global health priorities. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: February 17, 2026 (electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET). - Estimated award date: September 30, 2026 - Estimated project start date: September 30, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Approximate total fiscal year funding for Year 1: $6,000,000 (subject to availability of funds) - Number of expected awards: 2 - Award ceiling and floor: Not specified; anticipated funding is $6 million for Year 1 --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city/township, and special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), except institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Unrestricted (open to any type of entity listed above) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the deadline via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360711). - Carefully review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and program requirements. - Proposals should clearly address the strengthening of HIV-related health systems, laboratory networks, and data systems as described in the program objectives. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - This is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement by CDC staff during the project. - The opportunity is forecasted; final details may change upon official release. --- ## External Links - [Full opportunity details on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360711) - [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) homepage](https://www.cdc.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------------| | DGHT NOFOs Team | [pepfarfoas@cdc.gov](mailto:pepfarfoas@cdc.gov) | Program and application inquiries |

Enhancing sustainable HIV health systems and networks for quality detection, management, and monitoring to end HIV as a public health threat in India under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

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