1. The Proposer's activities must address the identified needs of people infected/affected by HIV/AIDS contained herein under Section IX. Applications requesting funding for programs that do not address the designated funding priorities will not be reviewed. 2. The Proposer must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and/or experience in provision of services to PLWH to carry out the proposed project. This includes knowledge of and experience with HIV/AIDS related services as well as other necessary experience and knowledge to carry out the specific activities that are proposed. 3. Proposers may apply for funding for more than one service category; the Proposal should clearly identify how funding for multiple services allows for improved or expanded capacity to serve their prospective clients. 4. The Proposer must provide a grant budget that demonstrates sound financial and program management, provide effective programs, have an evaluation component in place for the program and the agency, and have implemented a quality management or continuous quality improvement program. Agencies without an existing program must provide a detailed description of their plan to implement such a program within the first quarter of the funding period. 5. The Ryan White Program is a payer of last resort. Where applicable to services provided, the Proposer is required to provide evidence for fiscal audits that the Proposer has billed all available third-party payers, including Medicaid.
