Fund Protecht for Your
Patients, Members &
Community — Free
Dozens of federal and private grants exist specifically to fund digital sexual health tools for your community. Protecht helps you identify them, apply, and deploy — so your members get verified, secure access to their health data at no cost to you or them.
Why Grantors Are Already
Funding Tools Like Protecht
Sexual health data fragmentation is a documented, fundable public health crisis — and Protecht is built to solve it.
Breaks Transmission Chains
Over 2.4 million STI cases were reported in 2023. A leading cause: people can't securely share verified test results. Protecht eliminates unverified sharing — a direct public health intervention that grant programs specifically fund.
Medical-Grade Privacy
Protecht is HIPAA-compliant, FHIR-connected, and stores zero PHI on its servers. Health data lives on-device in Apple's Secure Enclave — satisfying the technical safeguards required by federal health grants.
Measurable Outcomes
Grant reviewers need outcomes, not aspirations. Protecht's platform analytics — enrollments, data shares, testing reminders — give you concrete performance metrics for every reporting cycle.
Meets Members Where They Are
CDC calls for "tailored and localized interventions" to end the STI epidemic. A mobile-first platform is exactly that — accessible, private, and always available to your members between appointments.
Addresses the Literacy Gap
48.2% of STI cases occur in ages 15–24 — the demographic most underserved by formal sex education. Protecht's evidence-based content library pairs with the data platform to address testing and education together.
Extends Your Current Programs
Protecht doesn't replace your services — it amplifies them. Every clinical visit, support group session, and outreach event is extended by giving members a tool they keep using between appointments.
Grants That Can Fund
Protecht for Your Community
Federal programs and private foundations both support digital sexual health tools. Here are the most relevant sources for your organization.
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program — Parts C & D
The largest dedicated federal program for HIV care in the U.S. — and one of the most flexibly funded.
Who Is Eligible
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public entities providing HIV primary care
- Community health centers, FQHCs, and outpatient HIV clinics
- Family-centered care programs serving women, infants, children & youth (Part D)
- Organizations serving uninsured or underinsured populations with HIV
How Protecht Fits
- Protecht subscriptions qualify as a digital care coordination tool under core medical services
- Platform analytics demonstrate linkage-to-care and retention outcomes required for HRSA reporting
- Secure data sharing supports partner notification — a Ryan White program priority
- FHIR/Epic integration aligns with HRSA's health IT standards
Organizations Already Funded This Way
CDC Section 318 — STI Prevention & PS24-0047 EHE Community Funding
CDC's core STI and HIV prevention programs, with community subgrants flowing through state and local health departments.
How This Works for Your Org
- CDC funds state and local health departments, who subgrant to community organizations like yours
- Contact your state's Division of STD/HIV Prevention to request a subgrant application window
- EHE funding explicitly includes digital health tools, self-testing programs, and telehealth-enabled prevention
Protecht's Alignment with CDC STI Priorities
- Directly reduces transmission chains through secure, verified partner notification
- Addresses health equity — Black/Latino communities represent 32.4% of STI cases
- Platform data supports CDC surveillance and epidemiological reporting
Important (March 2026): Federal CDC HIV prevention funding is currently under political pressure. We recommend pairing any federal grant application with a private foundation backup. Protecht's team can advise on the current landscape.
Elton John AIDS Foundation — The Rocket Fund
One of the world's largest HIV philanthropies, actively expanding its $200M Rocket Fund to fill gaps left by federal cuts.
Priority Populations (Strongest Fit)
- Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM)
- Black and Latino communities disproportionately impacted by HIV
- Transgender individuals, especially transgender women of color
- Youth and young adults (18–24) with limited access to care
Why EJAF Is the Right Private Funder Right Now
- Explicitly expanding to fill gaps from federal HIV funding cuts
- Open-minded grantmaker that accepts innovative approaches
- Accepts Letters of Intent — lower barrier to entry than full applications
- Funds organizations led by the communities they serve
Gilead Foundation — Community Health Worker HIV Prevention Initiative
Gilead's most active U.S. grant program as of 2026, with $12M deployed to 33 organizations in March 2026.
What This Grant Funds
- Community health worker (CHW) models for HIV prevention and navigation
- Integrated HIV/STI/mental health screening programs
- Digital health tools that help members access and understand their health data
- Peer navigator models and pharmacy-based training
Also Available: Gilead COMPASS SPARK! (Southern U.S.)
- Up to $25,000 for organizations in the Southern U.S.
- Focus: HIV stigma reduction and community education
- Protecht's disclosure feature and education library are a strong fit
- Faith Action & Congregational Partner track available for faith-based orgs
Title X Family Planning & HRSA Health Center EHE Supplemental
Two complementary federal programs supporting comprehensive sexual health services for underserved populations.
HRSA Health Center EHE Supplemental — Who Qualifies
- Must be an active HRSA Health Center Program grantee (H80 award) or FQHC look-alike
- Located in or serving an Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) priority jurisdiction
- Protecht subscriptions eligible as digital patient engagement tools under EHE protocols
Note on Title X: The Trump administration proposed eliminating Title X in FY2026. Organizations should pursue HRSA EHE supplemental funding and private alternatives simultaneously. Protecht can help identify the most stable pathways for your org type.
From Grant Idea to
Members With Access
We make it simple. Protecht works alongside your team from application to deployment.
Organizations We Work With
If you serve people whose sexual health matters — there is almost certainly a grant path that works for you.
LGBTQ+ Community Centers
Strong alignment with EJAF, Gilead Foundation, ViiV Positive Action, and CDC EHE community subgrants.
FQHCs & Health Centers
Eligible for HRSA Ryan White Part C, EHE supplemental funding, and direct CDC Section 318 awards.
University Health Services
CDC Section 318 subgrants and Title X (where available) support campus STI prevention and digital health tools.
HIV Service Organizations
Ryan White Parts C & D, EJAF, AIDS United, and Gilead Foundation are all designed with you in mind.
STI & Sexual Health Clinics
CDC Section 318 direct awards and EHE sexual health clinic supplemental funding are the primary pathways.
Black & Minority-Led Orgs
Gilead Foundation, EJAF, CDC EHE community subgrants, and Ryan White Minority AIDS Initiative funds.
Faith-Based Organizations
Gilead COMPASS Faith Action & Congregational Partner grants specifically target faith communities in the South.
Reproductive Health Orgs
Title X, CDC Section 318 subgrants, and Groundswell Catalyst Fund all support comprehensive sexual health programs.
To make progress towards ending this STI epidemic, we must really meet people where they are by developing tailored and localized interventions to have the greatest impact.
Ready to Bring Protecht to Your Community?
Our team will map the right grant pathway for your organization, provide pre-written application materials, and support your deployment from day one. Let's talk — there's funding waiting for the work you're already doing.