The Nashville Transitional Grant Area Planning Council is a community planning group that oversees the prioritization and allocation of Ryan White Part A funds. The Council has several major duties, including:
- Determining the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, especially those not in care
- Setting priorities for the allocation of funds
- Developing a comprehensive plan for the organization and delivery of health services
Members of the Council have been appointed by the Mayor of Nashville to plan the organization and delivery of HIV services funded by Part A of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act. The council represents the interests of those both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in the following counties: Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Macon, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson and Wilson.
Planning Council members work together to identify the care needs of people living with HIV. The Council then determines which services are of the highest priority, and how much Part A funding should be committed to each service. The Planning Council only makes decisions about service categories to fund; they do not directly fund or contract with any agency to provide client services.
We consist of up to 30 members. Many of these members fill federally mandated categories of representation and at least a third (33%) of the Planning Council must be made up of consumers of Part A funded services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I receive services from the Ryan White Part A program?
Call 615-340-5671 and we will explain how a person can access services from the program.
Who can I contact to get more information about the Ryan White program?
For general information about the program call 615-340-5671. For information about the Planning Council call 615-340-5623 or email us.
Email Metro Public Health for more information about the Ryan White Program
How can I be a provider of Ryan White services?
Call 615-340-5671 and we will explain how an organization can apply to be a provider.
Where and when does the Nashville Transition Grant Area Ryan White Planning Council meet?
The full Council meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Lentz Public Health Center. Committees usually meet once a month. Meeting dates and times are subject to change.