Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act (TOPWA)

The Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act (TOPWA) solicitation, issued by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Communicable Diseases, HIV/AIDS Section, seeks applications for the 2027 fiscal year to reduce disparities in perinatal HIV prevention. The program focuses on early identification, engagement, and linkage to care for pregnant women facing socioeconomic challenges or limited healthcare access. Key deliverables include implementing outreach plans, providing direct testing for HIV, HBV, and HCV, linking newly diagnosed patients to medical care within 30 calendar days, and increasing access to affordable medications. The anticipated contract period is from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with the potential for a total duration of three years subject to annual funding. The Department has allotted 1,000,000 dollars annually for the entire program, with individual applicants eligible to request between 125,000 and 175,000 dollars per year. A required 25 percent match of the requested funding is mandatory, and applicants must demonstrate the capacity to provide testing services directly. Applications are evaluated on a 120-point scale, with the highest weights assigned to the Program Proposal, Statement of Need, Organizational Capacity, and Collaborations. Submissions must be uploaded electronically by September 30, 2026, and must include a detailed budget, work plan, and various certifications, including an Executive Compensation Disclosure and Attestation Survey.