Deadline: 15 March 2017
The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa is seeking applications from eligible organisations for “HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program” with an aim to fund organizations that offer evidence based activities in HIV prevention, care and support; capacity building; reduction of stigma and discrimination; and democracy, governance and human rights as related to the national HIV response.
The Community Grants Program funds organizations providing direct HIV prevention, care and support and programs which support the promotion, protection, and respect for human rights and the reduction of stigma and discrimination related to HIV.
Effective implementation of these activities requires building the capacity of civil society organizations in areas such as monitoring and evaluation and case management, as such, capacity building directly related to HIV activities may also be considered for funding.
Organizations providing any combination of the interventions to key and/or priority populations people living with HIV (PLHIV), orphans, vulnerable children and youth (OVCY) and/or adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) will be given preference for funding.
Funding Information
- The total average grant awarded in FY16 was $33,000 with either a one or two-year implementation period.
- The grants can be up to $50,000 which is approximately R650,000 (exchange rates vary constantly, but for this application a R13 = US$1 exchange rate is used); with a maximum two-year implementation period; requests for a smaller amount and/or shorter implementation period will be given equal consideration.
Program Areas
- Orphans, Vulnerable Children and Youth (OVCY);
- Community Based HIV Care, Treatment and Support;
- HIV Prevention and Awareness, including Key Populations, Human Rights and Governance Work Related to HIV
Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants must be registered non-profit organizations (NPOs) in South Africa; be serving HIV-affected and “at risk” populations; and have been in operation for at least two years to be eligible for funding.
- The applicant must be able to apply and to report in English.
- Organizations selected for funding are required to have a direct impact in their local community and have community support in the form of funding, labor and/or other services.
- Selected organizations must be able to establish clear performance goals, indicators and timely project deliverables that can be externally verified.
- Funded organizations are also required to monitor, measure and report results achieved in accordance with PEPFAR’s reporting requirements.
- Once the grant is over, the organization must be able to continue on its own or with other funding from the community and/or other donors.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the application form via given website.
- The applicant must be able to report electronically, register for a DUNS number and complete a form to submit with the application.
- Applicants may submit one application per registered organization, but should specify within the application if the program is to be delivered in more than one geographic region.
Eligible Country: South Africa
For more information, please visit HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program.