PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To support research of important HIV-related epidemiologic issues concerning risks of transmission, the natural history and transmission of the disease in certain populations and development and evaluation of behavioral recommendations for reducing AIDS and HIV infection. Of special interest are programs that examine these research issues as they affect minority populations (defined as one of the four federally-recognized groups: African-Americans; Asian/Pacific Islanders; Latinos/Hispanics; and Native Americans).

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. HEALTH;
- Communicable Diseases;
- Specialized Health Research and Training;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;
- Local;
- Public nonprofit institution/organization;
- Private non-profit institution/organization;
- Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease);

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);