Research Funding (PI/Co-I)

Investigating Latinx populations’ attitudes, perceptions, and use of genomic testing

Ongoing (2022-Present)

Awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Human Genomic Research Institute (NHGRI). The Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award for a Diverse Genomics Workforce (F99/K00). PAR-21-143. (2022). Chavez-Yenter (Principal Investigator).

Characterizing Attitudes, Knowledge and Perceptions of Genetic Testing (Prueba Genética) among Spanish-speaking Latinx Media Outlets and Social Media Users

Ongoing (2020-Present)

Awarded by the Utah Center for Excellence in (Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetics) Research. Utah Center for Excellence in ELSI Research Pilot. Chavez-Yenter, D (PI), Kaphingst, K (Co-I), Holton, A (Co-I).

Call to Action for Language Access Needs of Latino and Other Limited English Proficient Populations in Mississippi

Completed (2018-2019)

Awarded by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Office of Health Equity. Achieving Health Equity In Mississippi. (2018). Chavez-Yenter, D (PI).

Childbearing Latinas Activity Regulation & Habits

Completed (2014-2015)

Awarded by the Midwest Nursing Research Society. Seed Grant (2014). Vermeesch, A (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Co-Investigator)

Research Funding
(as Grant Writer)

Regional Capacity Building and Technical Assistance in the Southern U.S.

Ongoing (2018-Present)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) for High Impact HIV Prevention Integration. CDC-RFA-PS19-1904. Gipson, J (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

Targeted HIV Testing & Linkages to Care in Southern and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.

Ongoing (2018-Present)

Awarded by Mississippi State Department of Health, STD/HIV Office. High Impact HIV Prevention Programs. Lindsey, J (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

Community REACH Navigator Initiative

Ongoing (2018-Present)

Awarded by the US Department of Health and Human Services. CA-NAV-18-001. Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges. Gipson, J (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

HIVAge Positively: The LifeStyle Demonstration Project

Completed (2018-2020)

Awarded by Gilead Sciences. Community Impact Program. Gipson, J (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

The Becoming a Healthier U: Mental Health Project

Completed (2018-2020)

Awarded by Gilead Sciences. COMPASS Initiative. Melvin, S (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

Youth Media Development (YMD) Media Literacy Intervention

Completed (2018-2020)

Awarded by The Corporation of National and Community Service. AmeriCorps Healthy Futures Program. Gipson, J (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

Teen Pregnancy Prevention through Capacity Building Assistance in the Mississippi Southwest River Region

Completed (2016-2020)

Awarded by The David & Lucile Packard Foundation. The Population and Reproductive Health Program. Gipson (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

Innovative Community-Based Telehealth Program (ICTP)

Completed (2016-2018)

Awarded by the ViiV ACCELERATE! Initiative. Making Testing a Bridge, Care and Treatment. Gipson, J (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

iCan Project

Completed (2016-2020)

Awarded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. PS15-1502: Comprehensive High-Impact HIV Prevention Projects for Community-Based Organizations. Gipson, J (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

HIV Cure Research Perceptions Among HIV-infected African American MSM, and Affected Communities, in the Deep American South: A Multi-level Mixed Methods Perspective

Completed (2016-2018)

Awarded by Gilead Sciences. HIV Cure Grant. Hickson, D (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Grant Writer & Research Consultant).

SHY Project

Completed (2016-2020)

Awarded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. PS17-1704: Comprehensive High-Impact HIV Prevention Projects for Young Men of Color who Have Sex with Men and Young Transgender Persons of Color. Gipson, J (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).

Connect with Us: ManDate Initiative

Completed (2016-2019)

Awarded by ViiV Healthcare. ACCELERATE! Initiative. Organizing and Engagement Grants to Boost Empowerment and Strengthen Networks. Gipson, J (PI), Chavez-Yenter, D (Lead Evaluator & Grant Writer).