The program and application guidance for the 2006 Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Oral Health Initiative is now available. Proposals are solicited to develop model strategies and projects that demonstrate creative and novel ways to bring oral health services to HIV-infected populations and communities, especially where none or few are currently available.
Funds will [...]

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Secretary’s Forecast Summary CDC-RFA-PS06-007 CDC’s Procurement and Grants Office has published a new funding opportunity entitled, “Reducing Sexual Risk for HIV Acquisition and Transmission Among Methamphetamine-Using Men who have Sex with Men who are Not Currently in Substance Abuse Treatment.” $900,000 will be available in FY2006 to fund approximately 4 awards to conduct research on [...]

On Wednesday, February 15th, 75 volunteers from across the state gathered in Richmond for AIDS Awareness Day. These individuals were comprised of people affected and infected with AIDS, case managers, friends, and supporters who came to speak with legislators about five budget amendments concerning Medicare Part D and prevention. For many who participated, [...]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) announces the availability of FY 2006 funds for grants to enhance and expand the provision of effective, culturally competent HIV/AIDS-related mental health services in minority communities for persons living with HIV/AIDS and having a mental health need. The Center for [...]

The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that African Americans account for more AIDS diagnoses, people estimated to be living with AIDS, and HIV-related deaths than any other racial or ethnic group in the U.S. The percentage of AIDS diagnoses occurring among African Americans has risen from 25% in 1985 to approximately half in 2004. [...]