Minority HIV/AIDS Fund Activities
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In FY2016, the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund (formerly called the Secretary’s Minority HIV/AIDS Fund) was funded at $53.9 million, which was used to support 33 programs and activities, and administrative resources. These funded activities served one or more racial/ethnic minority groups, risk groups, and disproportionately affected geographic areas. The activities were led by nine HHS Operating Divisions and Staff Offices, who in turn made awards to grantees. All of the activities supported the goals of both the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and the Minority AIDS Initiative by promoting innovation and collaboration across HHS-supported HIV activities, state and local agencies, and community organizations to strengthen HIV prevention and care among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States and bolster the critical focus areas identified in the NHAS: widespread testing and linkage to care; support for people living with HIV to remain engaged in comprehensive care; universal viral suppression; and full access to PrEP services for those for whom it is appropriate and desired.
Programs Supported by the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund
Minority HIV/AIDS Fund Activities
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National Resource Center for HIV/AIDS Prevention Among AdolescentsPrimary Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups Served: Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/LatinosGrantees: JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. Agencies: Office of Adolescent Health States: VA Purpose:To provide access to practical tools and resources for service providers, community-based organizations, and professionals who serve racial/ethnic minority adolescents who reside in communities with high HIV prevalence and are at-risk for HIV based on a variety of issues including behavioral risk factors. |
Awareness, Screening, & Referral in Racial & Ethnic Minority PopulationsPrimary Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups Served: American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians, Pacific IslandersGrantees: Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc., Asian Health Services, Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Colorado Health Network, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Guam Alternative Lifestyles Association, Hepatitis B Initiative of Washington, D.C., Latino Commission on AIDS, Life Foundation, National Health IT Collaborative, Opportunities Industrialization Center: Family Medical Centers, Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc., Wabanaki Health and Wellness Agencies: Office of Minority Health States: CA, CO, DC, GU, HI, ME, NM, NY, NC Purpose:To increase opportunities for HIV and early hepatitis diagnosis, linkage to care, and improved health outcomes for underserved indigenous and immigrant populations of color. |
Regional Resource Network Project HIV/AIDSPrimary Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups Served: American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians, Pacific IslandersGrantees: OASH Regional Offices Agencies: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health States: CA, CO, DC, GA, IL, MA, MO, NY, TX, WA Purpose:To provide technical assistance to various stakeholders and to promote and facilitate HIV, STI, hepatitis C prevention, and linkage to care opportunities for racial/ethnic minorities. |
HIV and Viral Hepatitis CoinfectionPrimary Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups Served: American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians, Pacific IslandersGrantees: Mayatech Agencies: Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy States: MD Purpose:To develop strategies for implementing the diagnosis, ability to access treatment, and successful treatment completion among racial and ethnic minority persons who are coinfected with HIV and viral hepatitis. |
HIV.govPrimary Racial/Ethnic Minority Groups Served: American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians, Pacific IslandersGrantees: HHS Information Security Services Line of Business, HHS Studio, ICF International, John Snow, Inc., ORISE Agencies: Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy States: DC, MA, TN, VA Purpose:To build capacity, increase awareness, provide access to Federal resources, and reduce health disparities among racial/ethnic minorities by promoting and implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy; using and providing technical assistance on emerging digital technologies to highlight innovative programs serving racial/ethnic minorities; promoting comprehensive prevention strategies such as PrEP, HIV testing, treatment adherence to achieve and maintain viral suppression, retention or re-engagement in HIV care and treatment, and strategies to address and reduce HIV-related stigma, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination; and coordinating across MAI partners. Check out HIV.gov’s HIV Basics, Federal Response to HIV, Digital Tools, Events, and Blog content. |
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