Deadline: 31 May 2018
AIDS United, with support from Janssen Therapeutics, Division of Janssen Products, LP, has announced an opportunity for grant support through the Transgender Leadership Initiative.
The Transgender Leadership Initiative will support the ability of transgender leaders to respond to HIV-related stigma, improve provider competency, and will bring to the table a vitally under-represented voice in the national response to HIV. Having transgender leaders at the helm ensures that transgender-specific needs stay at the forefront of these critical efforts, demonstrating the necessity of meaningful involvement of community members in HIV leadership.
Goals
The goals of the Transgender Leadership Initiative are to:
- Develop leaders in transgender communities to improve HIV service delivery for their peers;
- Increase transgender leadership presence in HIV policy arenas; and
- Create a cohort of connected transgender leaders who support each other and network to impact their communities for improved HIV outcomes.
Funding Information
AIDS United expects to award grants through this grantmaking initiative by September 1, 2018. The average grant award will be $15,000; however, applicants are eligible to apply for grants up to $20,000. Grant periods must be between 6 months and 8 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Community-based organizations, AIDS service organizations, other non-profit organizations, and community-based organizations with a fiscal sponsor are invited to apply if they meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Non-Profit Status – Applicants must be non-profit, tax-exempt organizations, per the guidelines set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with proper 501(c)3 status. Appropriate verification of this federal status will be undertaken by AIDS United before final grant decisions are made. Applications that do not hold 501(c)3 status must have an already established relationship with a fiscal sponsor to apply.
- Organizational Viability – Organizations should be viable with or without these grant funds. These funds are not intended to help start new organizations or to serve as a replacement for discontinued funding.
- Community/Population Served – Applicants must work with transgender individuals who are either living with HIV or at risk for HIV.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Transgender Leadership Initiative.