ForecastedOpportunity CDC-RFA-PS-27-0037

Direct-to-Consumer Distribution of HIV and other STI Self-Tests

Centers for Disease Control - NCHHSTP · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

Direct-to-Consumer Distribution of HIV and other STI Self-Tests is a forecasted federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Centers for Disease Control - NCHHSTP (Department of Health and Human Services). The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of May 21, 2027; forecast dates can change. Total estimated funding is $75M across about 1 awards. Applicant types listed as eligible include public colleges & universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private colleges & universities and for-profit organizations (not small businesses). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.940 (HIV Prevention and Surveillance Activities-Health Department Based).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jul 27, 2026Forecast posted
Mar 22, 2027 (est.)Full notice expectednext date
May 21, 2027 (est.)Application deadline
Aug 30, 2027 (est.)Est. award date

Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Est. close date: May 21, 2027
Est. award date: Aug 30, 2027
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $75,000,000
Implied average award: $75,000,000 calculated
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category: Discretionary
Fiscal year: FY2027

Typical awards for this program (SAM.gov listing for ALN 93.940, not this notice): Awards range from $2,000,000 - $235,706,951. Average Award is $78,878,744.

Implied average = estimated total funding ÷ expected number of awards, calculated by GrantsJunction. Actual awards vary.

Who can apply

Public colleges & universities
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Private colleges & universities
For-profit organizations (not small businesses)

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to optimize the recipient's existing web-based ordering portal and distribution program to provide at least 1.5 million HIV and other STI self-tests to communities with a high burden of HIV. The use of the program's HIV and other STI self-tests and of resources for treatment and preventive services will increase awareness of HIV and other STI infection, prevent new infections, decrease HIV and other STI transmission, and improve overall health and well-being of users.

How to apply

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Read the full announcement (NOFO)Eligibility, evaluation criteria, page limits and required attachments are in the full notice on Grants.gov. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type above; no cost sharing is required.
Register (or renew) in SAM.gov and get a UEIFree. New registrations can take several weeks; registrations must be renewed every year. Open ↗
Set up Grants.gov accessCreate a Grants.gov account and make sure someone has the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) role. Open ↗
Watch for the full noticeThe agency estimates posting it around March 22, 2027. Save this grant to track changes.
Prepare narrative, budget and attachmentsFollow the notice's format exactly — page limits and required forms are common reasons applications are rejected.
Ask the agency contact any questions earlyJessica Keralis · HRBNOFO@cdc.gov Open ↗
Submit before May 21, 2027Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm ET on the listed application due date. Submit a few days early and keep your Grants.gov confirmation and validation emails.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

93.940HIV Prevention and Surveillance Activities-Health Department BasedProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 93.940

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$410M

FY25

$502M

FY26

$502M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.940. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Jessica Keralis
HRBNOFO@cdc.gov
(301) 458-4132

Quick answers

Is “Direct-to-Consumer Distribution of HIV and other STI Self-Tests” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around March 22, 2027. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “Direct-to-Consumer Distribution of HIV and other STI Self-Tests”?

The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Public colleges & universities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and For-profit organizations (not small businesses). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Direct-to-Consumer Distribution of HIV and other STI Self-Tests”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $75,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “Direct-to-Consumer Distribution of HIV and other STI Self-Tests”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity CDC-RFA-PS-27-0037), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 93.940