DHSTS HIV Services Grant

The DHSTS HIV Services program, led by the New Jersey Department of Health, aims to enhance health outcomes for populations affected by HIV. This funding opportunity supports the creation of Comprehensive Status-Neutral HIV Services that encompass testing, prevention, and treatment. Emphasizing customer-centered and culturally responsive interventions, the program seeks to ensure equitable access to high-quality HIV services and improve overall health outcomes across New Jersey.

New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents. Through its three primary branches—Public Health Services, Health Systems, and Integrated Health—the Department collaborates across programs and partners to strengthen New Jersey’s health system. Guided by its mission to protect public health, promote healthy communities, and improve the quality of health care, the Department supports initiatives that advance prevention, system integration, and equitable access to health services statewide.
This funding opportunity supports the development and implementation of Comprehensive Status-Neutral HIV Services for focus populations most affected by HIV. Funded programs may address specific stages or the full continuum of HIV testing, prevention, and care/treatment, and must deliver impactful and innovative services that actively engage participants. Emphasis is placed on strong linkage to intentional, re-imagined interventions that are customer-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed, ensuring equitable access to high-quality HIV services and improved health outcomes.