The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP) assist low income people with HIV access HIV related medications and/or health care coverage. ADAP Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) awards are intended for states/territories that demonstrate the need for additional resources to prevent, reduce, or eliminate ADAP waiting lists or to address ADAP shortfalls. These funds are to be used in conjunction with the RWHAP Part B ADAP and can be used for the provision of medications through direct purchase or health care coverage assistance.

All 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands are eligible to apply for funding if they meet the following requirements:Eligible applicants are limited to RWHAP Part B states/territories that need additional funding:to reduce or eliminate an existing ADAP waiting list,to actively prevent the implementation of an ADAP waiting list,to address a projected increase in treatment needs aligned with Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S., and/orto address other unanticipated increases in the number of clients in the program due to new diagnosis, re-engagement in care, loss of income, and loss of health care coverage.States/territories that do not currently meet one or more of the above criteria are not eligible to apply. Tribes and tribal organizations are not eligible for this funding.

Glenn Clark GLClark@hrsa.gov