HRSA’s AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETC) National Support Center Grant

The primary objectives of the NASC are to:
o Objective 1 – Expand the national presence and utilization of the AETC Program services and resources;
o Objective 2 – Develop and deliver activities that promote and support collaborative learning and incorporate evidenced-based strategies and best practices into AETC Program components;
o Objective 3 – Create and maintain an infrastructure that builds and supports the ability of the AETC Program recipients and local partners to effectively implement program activities and sustain partnerships;
o Objective 4 – Provide program support and coordination to enhance program performance; and
o Objective 5 – Provide opportunities for continuous learning and knowledge sharing for HIV care practitioners.
The NASC will achieve these objectives through the implementation of the following program strategies:
• Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Capacity Building
• Program Coordination
• Technical Assistance
• Supporting HIV Care Practitioners
• Outreach and Engagement with Minority-Serving Institutions and Health Professional Organizations, including those that focus on minority-serving providers
For more details, see Program Requirements and Expectations.