Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health

Description

The Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP) anticipates funding a linkage to care intervention and evaluation project that demonstrates the effectiveness of streamlined linkage to hepatitis C treatment from settings with high prevalence of hepatitis C. The purpose of this initiative under the Public Health Service Evaluation Fund is to implement and evaluate hepatitis C community navigation and linkage to care interventions. Interventions of interest are those that are likely to improve hepatitis C treatment rates, reduce transmission, reduce hepatitis C disparities, and reduce hepatitis C-related liver cancer and mortality among people who are disproportionately impacted by viral hepatitis. Examples of settings with high prevalence of hepatitis C may include correctional settings or harm reduction programs. Recipients will work with community partners to implement and evaluate interventions and develop resources for dissemination to diverse stakeholders.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Jessica Deerin<br/>Jessica.Deerin@hhs.gov
Jessica.Deerin@hhs.gov