Funding Opportunities

Office of Infectious Disease (OID)

Washington State Department of Health OID released two RFAs on April 4, 2023, for services and activities beginning January 1, 2024.

Ryan White Part B Syndemic Questions and Answers

RFA Services for People Living with HIV (Ryan White Part B)

Important Information

Application due date: no later than 5:00 pm, June 5, 2023
Contract timeframe: Initial contract beginning January 1, 2024
Submit applications and questions to: ID.RFARyanWhite@doh.wa.gov
If you have questions about this application, you can ask them until April 24, 2023, at 5:00 pm. (Please see the RFA schedule on the cover page; note that the question and answer period has been extended from the original ending date of April 18, 2023, to allow more time for interested parties to view the recordings of the pre-release webinars.)
You must submit questions by email to the RFA Coordinator: ID.RFARyanWhite@doh.wa.gov

Summary

Washington State Department of Health Office of Infectious Disease is seeking applications from organizations interested in providing Ryan White Core or Supportive services to people living with HIV in Washington state.

How to Apply

Read the entire RFA. Make sure you meet the minimum qualifications to apply (found on page 8).
Compile and submit your questions (due no later than 5pm on April 18).
Review and select the service category(ies) you will apply for.
Download, complete, attach, and email:
- Application using the following title format: ORGANIZATION NAME_RYAN WHITE_APPLICATION
- Budget worksheet.
- Other attachments listed as required (i.e. org chart, position descriptions, memoranda of understanding, and letters of support (if applicable).

Application Materials - Ryan White Part B

Public Disclosure Notice: information provided in application documents is subject to public disclosure per section 3.3 of this RFA. Do not include information in your response that you do not want disclosed to the public.

RFA Syndemic Approach to Infectious Disease Prevention & Linkage Services

Important Information

Application due date: no later than 5:00 pm, June 5, 2023
Contract timeframe: Initial contract beginning January 1, 2024
Submit applications and questions to: ID.RFASyndemic@doh.wa.gov
Upcoming application and information webinar April 12, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
If you have questions about this application, you can ask them until April 24, 2023, at 5:00 pm. (Please see the RFA schedule on the cover page; note that the question and answer period has been extended from the original ending date of April 18, 2023, to allow more time for interested parties to view the recordings of the pre-release webinars.)
You must submit questions by email to the RFA Coordinator: ID.RFASyndemic@doh.wa.gov.

Summary

Washington State Department of Health Office of Infectious Disease is seeking applications from organizations interested in providing disease prevention and linkage services centering HIV, STI, viral hepatitis, and drug user health to individuals and communities in Washington state.

Eligible Program Activities

This RFA funds Syndemic Approaches to Infectious Disease & Linkage Services. You may apply for one, many, or all of the following service categories:

Community-based integrated infectious disease testing and linkage to services in high-impact settings.
Syndemic service navigation.
PrEP housing & supportive services for BIPOC gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men and their sexual networks (pilot program).
Syringe service programs:
- Operational support,
- Harm reduction care navigation, and
- Clinical services.
Mail-order naloxone project.
Mail-order condom project
Innovative syndemic community engagement and community-driven capacity building projects.

How to Apply

Read the entire RFA. Make sure you meet the minimum qualifications to apply (found on page 7).
Compile and submit your questions (due no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2023).
Review and select the service category (ies) you will apply for. Make sure you can meet the requirements of the service category.
Submit a separate application for each service category
For each application, download, complete, attach, and email:
- Application packet for the service category you are applying for. Save the document using the following title format: ORGANIZATION NAME_SYNDEMIC_SERVICE CATEGORY TITLE (i.e. DOH_SYNDEMIC_Community Based Integrated Testing).
- Submit a separate application for each service category
- Budget worksheet (12-month annual budget).
- Other attachments listed as required for the service category (i.e. org chart, position descriptions, memoranda of understanding, and letters of support (if applicable).

Application Materials - Syndemic

Application Packets

OID Contract Terms and Conditions Example (Reference only - do not submit this with the application) (PDF)

Recorded Webinars

Pre-release
This two-hour session held on Monday, March 20, 2023, was an opportunity for all parties interested in learning about and applying for funding to help address HIV, STIs, hepatitis, and infectious disease and other health consequences for people who use drugs in Washington. The webinar was recorded for those unable to attend. View the presentation Presentation Slides (PDF)
Ryan White Part B Pre-Application
This webinar was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Facilitators reviewed the contents of the RFA web page; the application materials; and the contents of the RFA. The webinar was recorded for those unable to attend. View the presentation
Syndemic Pre-Application
This webinar was held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Facilitators reviewed the contents of the RFA web page; the application materials; and the contents of the RFA. The webinar was recorded for those unable to attend. View the presentation
OID Ryan White RFA Application Webinar 04-11-2023
View the presentation