Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), for and on behalf of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), seeks qualified Applicants to be considered for funding through the HIV Prevention Services (HPS) grant program. HPS provides funding to engage individuals and communities most vulnerable to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and provide HIV, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) testing, comprehensive prevention services, and Linkage to Care for individuals. HPS has three (3) program activities available for funding: 1. Testing: Focused HIV/ Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) /HCV Testing in Non-Traditional Settings (required); 2. HCV Prevention: Focused HCV Prevention and Navigation in Non-Traditional Settings (optional); and 3. Interventions: Innovative Interventions: Addressing Determinants of Health (optional)
