Call for Proposals for the Collaborative Fund for HIV/AIDS Treatment Preparedness in Eastern Africa 2006

The Collaborative Fund for HIV/AIDS Treatment Preparedness in Eastern Africa calls for submissions from organizations seeking funding for community-based HIV treatments literacy programs. Grants will be allocated to successful applications for a period of up to one year to a maximum amount of 10, 000 US dollars per application.

The objective of this grant program for HIV/AIDS treatment preparedness in Eastern Africa is to support initiatives of community-based organizations that represent interests of people living with HIV/AIDS and other communities affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Funding Priority Areas

The main priority area for funding is

· Improving access to treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS including treatment information, advocacy, education and preparedness for ARVS and OIs.

Other priorities include:

· Capacity building and strengthening the development of PLWHA organisations and other key partners in community-based treatment literacy and preparedness.

· Strengthening Advocacy skills and initiatives on treatment within the communities

Funding Eligibility

· Nongovernmental community-based organisations working on HIV treatment education and advocacy and related issues are invited to apply for a grant.

· These organisations must be based and conduct the majority of their activities in at least one of the following countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Comoros, Djibouti, Eriteria, Somalia, Re-union

· Joint projects between organisations are also accepted for consideration.

Funding requirements

· Grantees will be required to submit a narrative and financial report on their activities at 6 months and again at the close of the project period (one year);

· Where feasible grantees will be asked to attend a meeting with CRP members after one year to discuss their experiences;

Community Review Panel

The CRP includes eight experts from different countries who have successful practical experience in implementation of HIV/AIDS projects. Members of the CRP will make decisions at all stages of the grant process and inform the Tides Foundation about the results:

- they analyze applications and select winners of the competition,

- assess the project progress and their outcomes.

How to Apply

Respond to questions in the application form and the proposal form - you can find them at www.hivcollaborativefund.org. Queries and requests can also be addressed to: Email: eatamcrp@yahoo.com.

Deadlines

Submission of Applications: Complete applications must be sent by October 25, 2006. Applications sent after October 25 will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed by end of November 2006.

Grant Award Announcement will be made by early January 2007.

Background

The Tides Foundation began its work in Eastern Africa in 2005, by supporting 24 projects within the Grant Program by funding HIV Treatment preparedness and advocacy programmes. One year into the funding programme, the priorities for funding have not changed much and so for continuity and realization of our goal, the Collaborative Fund continues to seek to fund organizations with activities in the respective areas.

The Collaborative Fund is a partnership of Tides Foundation with members of the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition that aims to fund efforts by civil society, especially people living with HIV/AIDS, to advocate for and participate in the development and implementation of HIV treatment access programs.

The objective of the annual Grant Program is to support initiatives of civil organizations that represent interests of people living with HIV/AIDS and other communities affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

In the Eastern Africa region, a Community Review Panel (CRP) has been established and is made up of community activists/experts from around the region. The CRP will be managing the grants process in collaboration with Tides Foundation, a U.S.-based public charity. Funds have been received from a number of donors, most notably from the World Health Organisation’s 'Preparing for Treatment Programme'. For this funding cycle in Eastern Africa, a total of 200, 000 US dollars is available for 2006/2007.

About the Tides Foundation: www.tides.org

About the Collaborative Fund for HIV Treatment Preparedness www.hivcollaborativefund.org