Deadline: 15 January 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain is seeking applications for its PEPFAR Small Grants Program. The PEPFAR Small Grants Program (PSGP) is part of the Caribbean Regional Partnership Framework against HIV/AIDS and focuses on community based prevention activities to reduce the spread of HIV, reduce AIDS related stigma and discrimination, and encourages communities to cooperate in fighting the epidemic.
In keeping with PEPFAR goals and the priorities of the Caribbean Regional Partnership Framework, projects should focus on key populations and persons engaging in high risk behavior. Gender issues should also be addressed. Projects should reach out to communities and persons most affected by the issues being addressed, should increase the communities awareness of HIV/AIDS and advocate for action at the local level and within the country’s leadership. The projects should further provide opportunities to promote discussion and action to combat HIV/AIDS and related issues.
The program strongly supports creative, original, and innovative ideas and should be supported by local government and/or business communities, and communities and persons most affected by the issues being addressed.
Activities
- Activities enlisting the input and involvement of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs).
- Activities which focus on serving the key populations such as: Men who have sex with Men (MSM) and the sex worker (CSW) populations.
- Activities that address the issue of gender and gender norms as it relates to these populations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community-based organizations (CBOs), local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), faith based organizations (FBOs), clubs, and individuals from Trinidad and Tobago only.
- Governmental agencies are no longer eligible to receive these funds.
- Preference will be given to organizations that have not previously benefitted from this source of funding.
Eligible Projects
Globally PEPFAR seeks to:
- Encourage bold leadership at every level to fight HIV/AIDS,
- Apply best practices within our bilateral programs in concert with host government’s national HIV/AIDS strategies,
- Encourage all partners to coordinate, adhere to sound management practices and harmonize monitoring and evaluation efforts.
How to Apply
Proposals may be submitted as an attachment via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Trinidad and Tobago
For more information, please visit PEPFAR Small Grants Program.