This funding supports the development and dissemination of education, training, and technical assistance focused on prevention strategies for clinicians and disease intervention specialists. The goal is to enhance the capacity of providers, clinical sites, and healthcare systems to diagnose, manage, treat, and counsel individuals with or at risk for STIs, thereby reducing STI morbidity and improving health outcomes at multiple levels.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and special district governments; tribal governments and organizations; public housing authorities; nonprofits; private and public higher education institutions; for-profit organizations; small businesses; and others as specified.