Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act (TOPWA)
Forecasted
Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act (TOPWA) supports providers serving pregnant women living with or at risk of HIV, funding outreach, testing, and care navigation to reduce perinatal HIV transmission.
Funder: Florida Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $125,000–$175,000 annually; three-year contracts subject to annual funding; 25% match required
Summary: Supports targeted outreach, testing, education, and linkage to care for pregnant women living with or at increased risk of HIV.
Key Information: Applicants must have prior organizational experience serving the target population and a physical office in an eligible service area by submission.
Description
The Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act (TOPWA) program is administered by the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Communicable Diseases, HIV/AIDS Section. It funds perinatal HIV prevention programs that identify and engage pregnant women living with HIV, at increased risk of acquiring HIV, or facing barriers to adequate prenatal care. Priority populations include women with substance use disorders, mental health needs, or inconsistent access to prenatal services.
Funded programs combine community outreach, education, screening and testing, care navigation, and support throughout pregnancy and postpartum. The goals are to improve maternal and infant health, strengthen retention in prenatal and HIV care, and reduce perinatal HIV transmission. Projects should use evidence-based or evidence-informed approaches, focus on unmet needs, and coordinate with local healthcare and community partners without duplicating existing services.
