HIV/AIDS Services for Women Partners of Recently Released Men

Posted by on June 29, 2009

HHS funds HIV services for women partners of inmates, ex-offenders

The US Dept. of Health and Human Services has released a request for proposals for HIV/AIDS Prevention & Support Services for Women Partners of Incarcerated/Recently Released Men.

The program will establish a gender-specific, peer led HIV prevention education project for women intimate partners of incarcerated and recently released males.  It will involve developing a coalition of support and transition services for women partners and their families through coordinating local and state departments of health, health care providers, AIDS service organizations, social services, community organizations, correctional facilities and criminal justice offices.

Eight grants of $125,000 will be awarded.  Nonprofit community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, national organizations, colleges and universities, clinics and hospitals, research institutions, state and local government agencies, tribal government agencies and tribal/urban Indian organizations are eligible to apply.

Applicants must be located near correctional facilities and incarcerated populations in areas with high HIV prevalence among women; and have a documented history of serving African American women, Hispanic women, substance abusing women, formerly incarcerated women, and women living with HIV/AIDS or whose lifestyles place them at high risk for HIV/STD infection.

The deadline for proposals is July 17th.  For grant guidance, go here or call 202-690-7650.

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