Ending the HIV/HCV/Syphilis Epidemics in Indian Country II (ETHIC II): A Syndemic Elimination Program for American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities

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This opportunity provides funding to increase the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of HIV, HCV, and syphilis in tribal communities. Successful applicants will work toward a reduction of new HIV infections and relevant co-morbidities, specifically syphilis and HCV infections; improve HIV/HCV/syphilis-related health outcomes; and reduce HIV/HCV/syphilis-related health disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people.

Focus areas:

• Non-traditional and new models of diagnosis, prevention, and care
• Cross-departmental collaborations to address social determinants of health and enhance health equity for prevention, care, and treatment for people with HIV, HCV, and syphilis diagnoses
• Use a syndemic approach to address racial and ethnic disparities in diagnosis, prevention, and care

Eligible applicants:

• Federally recognized tribes
• Tribal organizations
• Urban Indian organizations

Award ceiling: $2,000,000
Award floor: $150,000
Project period: 5 years
Estimated number of awards: 26
Estimated total program funding: $14,000,000

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