Ending HIV as a public health threat by sustaining and accelerating a comprehensive HIV and TB response in India under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

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The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $4,000,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.We seek to support the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) to sustain and accelerate HIV epidemic control in priority geographies (e.g. Andhra Pradesh and others as applicable) across the prevention to treatment cascade including viral load suppression (VLS). In alignment with the NACP Phase V, you will build on innovative, evidence-based, person-centered strategies to improve:HIV and TB prevention.HIV and TB case-finding.Improved tools for TB case identification.Linkage to care continuum.Treatment retention and viral load suppression.You should demonstrate an innovative plan to collaborate with and support district, state, national teams, communities, private sector organizations, and other stakeholders to address program gaps and strengthen the HIV/TB response. Technical assistance activities may include, but are not limited to:Closing testing, treatment, and equity gaps.Reinforcing collaborations to complement NACP.Improving data use for impact.Expanding ability to respond to emerging public health threats.