Indian Health Service Announces $5M in Funding for Ending HIV Epidemic
The Indian Health Service announced Monday $5 million in funding will support the work to eliminate HIV and hepatitis for Native Americans and Alaska Natives at risk for or living with HIV.
In the United States, Native Americans and Alaska Natives have the largest percentage of persons with undiagnosed HIV infection, and barriers to care include things like stigma or lack of access to health services in rural areas.
Nearly $3 million of the funds will go toward three-year cooperative agreements for tribes, tribal organizations and Urban Indian organizations to support activities that address HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections. Eligible organizations have until June 17 to apply for funding.
Additionally, $1.5 million will support clinical training for ongoing care, $620,000 will support the national infrastructure and $400,000 will support a national media campaign.
The president’s budget request for fiscal year 2023 also included $52 million for the Indian Health Service to treat or reduce transmission of HIV and hepatitis C.
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