AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Emergency Relief Funds (ERF)
Forecast
Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $10.0 million to state and local governments. It expects to make about 30 awards worth $75.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around September 3, 2026, with applications due around November 2, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 13, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Award floornot stated
- Expected awards30
- Total funding$75.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | July 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | September 3, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | November 2, 2026 |
| Expected award date | April 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to state and local governments.
- State governments
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this program is to provide funding to states/territories to prevent, reduce, or eliminate ADAP waiting lists or to address other ADAP shortfalls.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Glenn Clark, GLClark@hrsa.gov, 301.443.3692.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Emergency Relief Funds (ERF)?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepts applications from state and local governments.
What is the deadline for AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Emergency Relief Funds (ERF)?
Expected deadline November 2, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $75.0 million in total across about 30 awards.
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