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FAQs: RWHAP Part D WICY Supplemental (HRSA-16-087)

What is the HRSA-16-087 opportunity?

HRSA-16-087 is a competitive supplemental grant opportunity under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part D Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY). It is offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within HHS to provide short-term, one-year support to strengthen HIV care continuum work for underserved WICY populations in current service areas.

Who is this supplemental funding intended to help?

This supplement is designed to support underserved women, infants, children, and youth living with HIV by improving how current Part D WICY-funded organizations deliver and coordinate outpatient HIV primary care services across the HIV care continuum (for example, linkage to care and retention in care).

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to current RWHAP Part D WICY grant recipients. While the eligibility field is labeled broadly as "Others," the narrative indicates this competition is specifically for organizations that already receive Part D WICY funding.

Is this a new standalone grant or an add-on to an existing Part D WICY award?

This is a supplemental (add-on) opportunity intended for organizations that already hold a Part D WICY award and are seeking additional short-term resources to address identified gaps within their existing service areas.

What is the purpose of this supplement?

The purpose is to improve health outcomes by addressing clearly identified gaps in services and HIV care continuum performance for WICY clients. The focus is on practical, targeted interventions that improve service delivery and/or organizational capacity within a one-year period.

What does HRSA mean by "HIV care continuum" in this context?

Based on the announcement summary, the HIV care continuum emphasis includes improving outcomes connected to outpatient HIV primary care, such as helping clients enter care (linkage), remain engaged (retention), and achieve improved clinical outcomes, with services coordinated to meet the needs of WICY populations.

How long is the project period for this supplemental award?

The project period is one year. The proposed activity is expected to be fully carried out and completed by the end of that one-year supplement period.

Can the proposed activity be ongoing after the one-year period ends?

The opportunity is not meant to launch or sustain ongoing, long-term programming. Applicants are expected to propose a time-limited activity with a clear end point that can be completed within the one-year project period.

What types of proposals does HRSA want to see?

HRSA is looking for proposals that are narrow, measurable, realistic within one year, and directly tied to improved outcomes for underserved WICY clients along the HIV care continuum. The proposal should be based on local data and program experience that identifies a specific gap in the current service area and then proposes a focused approach to close that gap.

Do applicants have to choose a proposal category?

Yes. Applicants must select one of two broad categories for their proposal: HIV Care Innovation or Infrastructure Development.

Can an applicant propose activities under both categories?

No. Applicants are expected to choose one category, and within that category select only one type of allowable activity. This means proposals should be focused rather than multi-pronged across multiple unrelated initiatives.

How many activities can be proposed under the chosen category?

The announcement indicates the applicant must select only one type of allowable activity within the chosen category, so the project should center on a single allowable activity rather than several separate activities.

Can applicants expand activities that were supported by prior Part D supplemental funding?

HRSA allows applicants to expand activities that may already be supported through prior Part D supplemental funding, but applicants need to ensure the proposed work is distinct from previously funded proposals (especially prior-year work funded under the same program).

Are repeat proposals allowed if an activity was funded previously?

No. An activity that was proposed and funded in FY 2015 cannot be proposed again for funding in FY 2016. Applicants need to show the new proposal is not the same previously funded activity and is newly scoped or otherwise distinct.

What is the expected approach to developing a strong application?

The summary suggests a practical approach: use local data and program experience to identify a gap affecting underserved WICY clients in the HIV care continuum within the current service area, then propose a targeted one-year project (under either HIV Care Innovation or Infrastructure Development) designed to close that gap with measurable results.

Is this a competitive opportunity?

Yes. This is described as a competitive supplemental grant announcement.

What federal agency is offering this opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

What is the assistance listing/CFDA number for this program?

The summary lists CFDA 93.153.

What type of grant is this?

This is identified as a discretionary grant opportunity in the health funding area.

How many awards were anticipated?

The announcement anticipated approximately 35 awards.

When was the opportunity posted and when was the application due?

The posting/creation date was December 1, 2015. The application closing date was February 1, 2016.

Is there a maximum award amount (ceiling) listed?

The summary lists the award ceiling as 0, which typically indicates the specific maximum award amount was not stated in the summary field rather than meaning there is no funding. Applicants would normally consult the full funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for detailed budget limits, allowable costs, and any ceilings or restrictions.

What geographic area can the project serve?

The supplement is intended to strengthen work within the applicant's current service areas (the areas already served under the existing Part D WICY award).

What is HRSA trying to improve through this supplement?

The summary emphasizes improvements that translate into better results across outpatient HIV primary care for WICY clients, including better coordinated services and improved outcomes connected to linkage, retention, and related continuum needs.

What should an applicant avoid when designing the project?

Based on the summary, applicants should avoid proposing long-term programming that cannot be completed within one year, avoid multi-pronged proposals spanning multiple unrelated initiatives, and avoid re-submitting an activity that was already proposed and funded in FY 2015 for FY 2016.