Austin Area HIV Planning Council Grant Funds

Austin Area HIV Planning Council Grant Funds is sponsored by Austin Area HIV Planning Council (City of Austin). The Austin Area HIV Planning Council strategically allocates Ryan White grant funds to support essential services, healthcare, medication, and support programs for people living with HIV in the Austin area, including Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, and Williamson counties.

HIV Planning Council | Austin HIV | AustinTexas. gov Austin Public Health Austin HIV The Austin Area HIV Planning Council is a dedicated group of volunteers guiding the local response to HIV. Comprised of passionate individuals, the Council prioritizes essential services for those living with and impacted by HIV.

Their core mission is to ensure the Austin community receives the highest quality of care. The Austin HIV Council plays a crucial role in ensuring people living with HIV have access to the care they need. We are a dedicated group of volunteers who act as stewards for grant money, strategically allocating funds to support essential services.

Our expertise goes beyond just distribution—we actively work to improve the overall landscape of HIV prevention and care in the Austin area, including Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, and Williamson counties. Here's a closer look at our impact: Strategic Grant Distribution: The Planning Council meticulously plans how to distribute Ryan White grant funds.

This ensures these resources reach organizations and programs that provide critical healthcare services, medication, and support programs for people living with HIV. Improving Care Through Planning: The Planning Council doesn't stop at funding. We actively develop a comprehensive Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan.

This five-year roadmap outlines our goals and objectives for improving access to quality care in the community. Staying Informed, Serving Better: The Planning Council understands that needs evolve. Every three years, we conduct a thorough Austin Area HIV Needs Assessment.

This allows us to stay up-to-date on the specific challenges faced by people living with HIV and adjust the funding priorities accordingly. Become a Part of the Solution Are you passionate about making a difference in the fight against HIV? Consider joining the Austin HIV Planning Council!

By lending your voice and expertise, you can help ensure the most vulnerable members of our community have access to the care and support they deserve. Just fill out a membership application – but remember, if your organization applies for grant funding, you won't be able to vote on those specific grants to avoid any conflict of interest.

Online New Member Training Ryan White Part A Primer : HRSA guidance on HIV Planning Councils Austin Transitional Grant Area (TGA) HIV Planning Council Bylaws - 2023 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A Manual Training Guide for RWHAP Part A Planning Councils/Planning Bodies: A Member’s First Planning Cycle Your Health, Your Way- This resource guide helps to highlight HIV care and prevention services in the Austin area.

It connects you to local health, food, housing and community support. It was developed with the help of Fast Track Cities and the HIV Resources Administration. Your Health, Your Way (in English) Your Health, Your Way (in Spanish) Austin HIV Planning Council Priority Setting and Resource Allocation Important Planning Council Documents 2017-2021 Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan .

This is a guide, developed by the Planning Council, that outlines the goals and objectives they intend to achieve to improve quality and access to prevention and care services for PLWHA in the Austin TGA over a five-year period.

2025 Austin Area HIV Needs Assessment : Every three years the HIV Planning Council conducts needs assessment of the people living with HIV/AIDS in the Austin TGA to help determine how to prioritize the funds available for services. In-depth analysis is currently in process for 2025 and will be posted upon completion.