The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) will fund up to three state or territorial health agencies with as much as $20,000 each to participate in a capacity building project to: a) explore innovative approaches for the provision and payment of sexually transmitted disease (STD) services, and b) promote collaborations between public health and Medicaid offices. Bids are due December 9, 2016. For more information, visit ASTHO’s STD webpage or contact Geetika Nadkarni, ASTHO’s director of infectious disease.

Eligibility: All states and territories in good standing with ASTHO are eligible to apply. Local health departments are not eligible but can contact their state/territorial health department to explore opportunities for partnership.