Deadline: 1 March 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects through the PEPFAR Small Grants Program.
The PEPFAR Small Grants Program is funded by PEPFAR, which supports the Government of Botswana in the national response to HIV/AIDS. As part of this national response, the PEPFAR Small Grants Program seeks to support small, grassroots, community-run projects throughout Botswana.
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is the U.S. Government initiative to control the HIV/AIDS pandemic and seeks to assist countries in achieving epidemic control and an AIDS-free generation. This historic commitment is the largest by any nation to combat a single disease internationally.
Focus Areas
PEPFAR Small Grants activities must focus on:
- Key populations: female sex workers (FSW), men who have sex with men (MSM)
- Priority populations: Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC); adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), people living with HIV (PLHIV)
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: One year (1 year)
- Number of awards anticipated: 10 awards (dependent on grant amounts)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000
- Total available funding: $89,880
- Anticipated project start date: September 1, 2018
Participants and Audiences
All applicants must be registered Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and have been in operation for at least one year to be eligible for funding. Proposals are welcome from Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Faith Based Organizations (FBOs), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that work directly with communities. Organizations with currently running projects may apply as long as they justify the need for more resources in new directions.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Ambassador’s PEPFAR Small Grants Program will only accept proposals from:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations, with programming experience actively addressing the HIV pandemic in Botswana.
- Established, registered grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs) and Faith Based Organizations (FBOs).
- For-profit, commercial entities and individuals are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants can download the application form via given website.
Eligible Country: Botswana
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Botswana.