Timeline
Shortly after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America, Shelby County was identified as a priority county and awarded funding to support continued strategic planning activities to end HIV in Memphis by 2030.
Planning Begins
National Center for HIV-AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention Strategic Partnerships and Planning to
Support Ending the HIV Epidemic begins.
CDC Announces EHE Program
In the State of the Union, the President announces the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America initiative.
Jurisdictions Announced
CDC awards $12 million from the HHS Minority HIV/AIDS Fund for all EHE jurisdictions* to develop multi-year and community-tailored EHE strategic plans, with an emphasis on bringing “new voices” to the table.
Shelby County Awarded Funding
In July 2020, CDC awarded $109 million to accelerate progress in the fight to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S. as part of the federal initiative Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America (EHE).
Partnership Conversations Begin
The Core Team, local stakeholders and community leaders gather and begin planning.
Program Launches to Public
The End HIV 901 website and social media platforms launch. This lays the groundwork for the EHE Initiative in Shelby County.
RFA was announced
RFA was announced by United Way of Greater Nashville as Tennessee Department of Health received continuation of Ending the HIV Epidemic funding through CDC Grant; application closed first of November.
RFA Selected
RFA Selected community partners.
Governor announcement
Governor announcement of plans for TN to discontinue receiving funds CDC Prevention and EHE funds
End HIV 901 partners
End HIV 901 partners with local organizations in Memphis to help raise awareness about HIV and reduce the number of new transmissions in Shelby County and beyond.
UnitedWay of Greater Nashville
UnitedWay of Greater Nashville awarded direct funds from CDC for EHE.
HIV Prevention Dollars
HIV Prevention Dollars announced for Tennessee Department of Health.
End HIV 901 CAB
End HIV 901 CAB begin assessing updates for End HIV 901: Health and Harmony in the 901.
