Targeting Inflammation and Immune Activation in HIV Disease (U01) -Funding Opportunity Description

Deadline: July 13, 2012

Countries/Region: U.S

Host defense against viral infection necessitates a highly regulated balance between eliminating or reducing the invading pathogen and minimizing damage to the host. The inflammatory response is initiated when triggering stimuli are detected by sensors that translate signals through complex molecular and cellular . . . → Read More: Targeting Inflammation and Immune Activation in HIV Disease (U01) -Funding Opportunity Description

2012 Red Ribbon Award: $10,000 grant opportunity for grassroots NGOs

The Red Ribbon Award seeks to recognize and provide grants of $10,000 to community-based organizations. . . . → Read More: 2012 Red Ribbon Award: $10,000 grant opportunity for grassroots NGOs

International AIDS Society and National Institute on Drug Abuse seek Applications for HIV and Drug Use Fellowship Program

IAS, in association with National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is inviting applications for joint fellowship Program 2012. . . . → Read More: International AIDS Society and National Institute on Drug Abuse seek Applications for HIV and Drug Use Fellowship Program

USAID seeks EOI for Supporting the Zimbabwe MOH and Child Welfare’s Program for PMTCT of HIV

USAID/Zimbabwe has announced a request inviting expressions of interest from local organizations for the program . . . → Read More: USAID seeks EOI for Supporting the Zimbabwe MOH and Child Welfare’s Program for PMTCT of HIV

DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries

British government is planning to significantly curtail its spending on bilateral aid for HIV and Aids projects in developing countries over the next four years, says a recent data released by the Department for International Development (DFID). . . . → Read More: DFID to curtail Spending by One Third on Bilateral Aid for HIV and AIDS Projects in Developing Countries

AMSHeR seeks applications for scholarships to attend “Sexual Health and Rights Institute” and “MSM pre-conference”

The African Men for Sexual Health and Rights (AMSHeR) with the purpose of increasing the attention and visibility on MSM/LGBTI and HIV related issues is organizing a set of activities. . . . → Read More: AMSHeR seeks applications for scholarships to attend “Sexual Health and Rights Institute” and “MSM pre-conference”

Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya

A Cabinet memorandum, pertaining to ways for raising funds for HIV programs, was prepared by the Kenyan National AIDS Control Council, in March 2011. . . . → Read More: Seeking a Sustainable Solution for HIV Funding in Kenya

amfAR invites grant Proposals for Targeted Biomedical Research on HIV persistence and potential for its eradication

This Request for Proposals seeks proposals relevant to exploring the mechanisms for HIV persistence and the potential for HIV eradication. . . . → Read More: amfAR invites grant Proposals for Targeted Biomedical Research on HIV persistence and potential for its eradication

Grassroot Soccer Announces Unique Program at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting to Provide South African Girls with Life-Saving HIV-Prevention through Sports

The Skillz Street program will help reduce the gender disparity in South Africa. . . . → Read More: Grassroot Soccer Announces Unique Program at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting to Provide South African Girls with Life-Saving HIV-Prevention through Sports

FHI 360 Seeks Case Studies about Best Practices in HIV Interventions for Young People

FHI 360 is currently inviting case studies about best practices in HIV interventions for young people. These case studies are being invited on behalf of the UNAIDS Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT) on HIV and Young People. Interventions being discussed in the case studies can represent different types of HIV programming including counselling and . . . → Read More: FHI 360 Seeks Case Studies about Best Practices in HIV Interventions for Young People

Funds totalling $3.2 million made available for CSOs in Barbados to boost the national HIV/AIDS response

Under the second Government of Barbados/World Bank HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Project, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Barbados will get funds totaling $3.2 million to help in the national HIV/AIDS response.

Grants of $10 000 to $20 000 will be available for the successful applicants to provide HIV-related interventions.

. . . → Read More: Funds totalling $3.2 million made available for CSOs in Barbados to boost the national HIV/AIDS response

The Zakheni Arts Therapy Foundation invites applications for FireMaker Project addressing the emotional impact of HIV and Aids on children and communities

Sourced From: http://www.ngopulse.org/opportunity/call-applications-firemaker-project

The Zakheni Arts Therapy Foundation is an NGO that works with diverse South African communities and uses creative arts therapies, storytelling and play as a medium for bringing growth in these communities. FireMaker Project is a capacity building training program designed by the foundation for the care workers willing to . . . → Read More: The Zakheni Arts Therapy Foundation invites applications for FireMaker Project addressing the emotional impact of HIV and Aids on children and communities

Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific with the theme “Diverse Voices, United Action” concludes in Busan

Source: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/hottopics/topic.cfm?ID=3853_6241_685_8836_9655&From=HT

Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) that recently concluded in Busan, Korea on August 30 was attended by several regional leaders, governments, global organizations, medical researchers, community organizations, activists. Theme of this year’s ICAAP was ‘Diverse Voices, United Action’.

During the 5-day congress, more . . . → Read More: Tenth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific with the theme “Diverse Voices, United Action” concludes in Busan

Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis

Source: http://www.un.org/

Overall funding disbursements from donor governments towards AIDS programs in low- and middle-income countries have gone down in the year 2010 owing to a reduction by the traditionally largest donor, the United States, the lead United Nations agency overlooking the epidemic said recently.

In a recent annual funding analysis . . . → Read More: Overall funding disbursements from donor governments for AIDS response programs drop by ten percent in 2010, UNAIDS analysis

International HIV/AIDS Alliance seeks proposals from Ukrainian registered organizations to implement prevention projects for vulnerable groups in that country

International Charitable Foundation “International HIV/AIDS Alliance in Ukraine” has announced an open call seeking proposals (HIV prevention) from officially registered Ukrainian organizations, which have a status of non-profit organizations and a relevant expertise in the area of HIV/AIDS. The applicant organizations must also be aware of contemporary methods and approaches to HIV/AIDS prevention.

. . . → Read More: International HIV/AIDS Alliance seeks proposals from Ukrainian registered organizations to implement prevention projects for vulnerable groups in that country

Treatment Action Campaign invites proposals from consultants residing in Eastern Cape for the monitoring and evaluation of an HIV project

Sourced from: http://www.ngopulse.org/

The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), a nonprofit organisation working for the rights of people living with HIV, is inviting proposals from consultants for the monitoring and evaluation of a project. The evaluation of the project needs to be done to find out about the achievements of the project. The evaluation . . . → Read More: Treatment Action Campaign invites proposals from consultants residing in Eastern Cape for the monitoring and evaluation of an HIV project

International AIDS Conference 2011 in Rome concluded, attended by medical experts from around the world

Sourced From: http://www.cedpa.org/content/news/detail/2503/

The International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference 2011 was held in Rome last week.  The conference was attended by a large number of medical experts from different parts of the world. Stefano Vella, a research director at the Istituto Superiore di Sanita (ISS) addressed the conference discussing about the . . . → Read More: International AIDS Conference 2011 in Rome concluded, attended by medical experts from around the world

Technical Support Facility South Asia invites applications from individuals for participation in Regional Workshop on “Capacity Development of Positive Women to Provide Effective Technical Assistance for Better Programs and Policies”

Technical Support Facility (TSF) South Asia will organise the South Asia Regional Workshop for 5 days from 12 to 16 September 2011 on “Capacity Development of Positive Women to Provide Effective Technical Assistance for Better Programs and Policies”. The workshop will be organized in association with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) . . . → Read More: Technical Support Facility South Asia invites applications from individuals for participation in Regional Workshop on “Capacity Development of Positive Women to Provide Effective Technical Assistance for Better Programs and Policies”

Soliciting Nominations for COMMUNITY delegation members for the Global Fund Board delegation of the Communities Living with HIV, TB and affected by Malaria

The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has issued a call for applications to solicit nominations for COMMUNITY delegation members for the Global Fund Board delegation of the Communities Living with HIV, TB and affected by Malaria for years 2012 through 2014.

Women, young persons, drug users, sex workers . . . → Read More: Soliciting Nominations for COMMUNITY delegation members for the Global Fund Board delegation of the Communities Living with HIV, TB and affected by Malaria

The Futures Group invites proposals from individuals/ agencies for financial grants to implement SHIPP project in South Africa

The Futures Group is the contracting agency for implementing the Sexual HIV Prevention Program (SHIPP) in South Africa. The SHIPP is one of the most important projects of USAID that focuses on improving all the efforts for HIV prevention. The projects aims to build the national, provincial, and district leadership capacity of different . . . → Read More: The Futures Group invites proposals from individuals/ agencies for financial grants to implement SHIPP project in South Africa

Cordaid seeks nominations for HIV/AIDS AWARD 2011 from organization working for people with HIV

The Catholic Organisation for Relief and Development (Cordaid) is seeking nominations from organisations actively involved in strengthening the linking between community- and formal health and care services for people living with HIV. Cordaid wishes to award two organisations – one Civil Society Organisation and one Faith Based Organisation – showing leadership, commitment and . . . → Read More: Cordaid seeks nominations for HIV/AIDS AWARD 2011 from organization working for people with HIV

NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board (PCB): Call for Nominations to recruit Africa, Asia and The Pacific & Latin America And The Caribbean Delegates 2012-2013

The first United Nations Program with formal representation from civil society, the UNAIDS is led by Program Coordinating Board (PCB) working as a forum for HIV and AIDS policy. The delegates in PCB work as the voice of the community and the people living with HIV and AIDS.

The UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation . . . → Read More: NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board (PCB): Call for Nominations to recruit Africa, Asia and The Pacific & Latin America And The Caribbean Delegates 2012-2013

USAID MULU Prevention Project: Funding opportunity aimed at intensifying HIV prevention in Ethiopia

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for Assistance Agreements from all U.S. and non-U.S. qualified organizations for funding to support a program entitled “MULU Prevention Project.” The name of the program “MULU” when translated from Amharic, means “complete”. The program will support the efforts of Government of Ethiopia . . . → Read More: USAID MULU Prevention Project: Funding opportunity aimed at intensifying HIV prevention in Ethiopia

Nominations invited for the 2010 Cordaid HIV and AIDS Award

Nominations can now be submitted for the 2010 edition of the Cordaid “HIV and AIDS Award” for Sexual and Reproductive Health services for Women living with HIV.

There are two prizes under this award carrying a cash grant of 10,000 Euros each. The Award is given annually by the Catholic . . . → Read More: Nominations invited for the 2010 Cordaid HIV and AIDS Award

King Baudouin Foundation launches Second Call for Proposals for Community-based Programs using football to fight HIV and AIDS in Africa

King Baudouin Foundation has launched the second call for proposals to provide financial support for projects implementing community-based programs using football to fight HIV and AIDS. In its first call for proposals, which announced in December 2009, it had selected 26 projects from more than 16 countries across the continent and provided an . . . → Read More: King Baudouin Foundation launches Second Call for Proposals for Community-based Programs using football to fight HIV and AIDS in Africa

Ambassador’s Community Grants Fund for HIV/AIDS Relief in the Tanzania

Each year, the United States Ambassador’s HIV/AIDS Relief Fund in Tanzania will award grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to support some of Tanzania’s most promising small community- and faith-based organizations (CBOs and FBOs) that are making significant contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The majority of the grants will be . . . → Read More: Ambassador’s Community Grants Fund for HIV/AIDS Relief in the Tanzania

TARGETED Request for Proposals – MSM Initiative Community Awards – Asia-Pacific Region

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research is pleased to announce new funding for projects that address HIV/AIDS among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Asia-Pacific region. Grassroots organizations in low and middle income countries of the Asia-Pacific region are encouraged to submit relevant proposals. Funds for this round of awards . . . → Read More: TARGETED Request for Proposals – MSM Initiative Community Awards – Asia-Pacific Region

The Global Fund is looking for experts to serve on its Technical Review Panel

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing institution that invests the world’s money to save lives. To date, it has committed US$ 19.3 billion in 144 countries to support large-scale prevention, treatment and care programs against the three diseases.

Funding proposals submitted to the Global . . . → Read More: The Global Fund is looking for experts to serve on its Technical Review Panel

Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

Sourced from http://www.awid.org

“The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development (AfriComNet) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa. The awards are divided into five categories and AfriComNet will give one award per category for outstanding . . . → Read More: Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

Positive Action for Children Fund’s Call for Proposals

ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action for Children’s Fund was launched in 2009 “to support and inform the global effort to alleviate the impact of HIV and AIDS on maternal and child health by supporting interventions that engage affected communities, developing their capacity to participate and lead.” The Fund is part of the company’s commitment . . . → Read More: Positive Action for Children Fund’s Call for Proposals

Positive Action for Children Fund’s Call for Proposals -2

The two requests for proposals (RFP1 & RFP2) from ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action for Children’s Fund and their focus areas are given below:

“Focus of RFP1

This first Request for Proposals from the Positive Action for Children Fund is focused on the integration of HIV and sexual and reproductive health services . . . → Read More: Positive Action for Children Fund’s Call for Proposals -2

HIV Young Leaders Fund: New Request for Proposals

The HIV Young Leaders Fund has launched a Request for Proposals for 2010. It is currently seeking grant proposals from organizations which are “working to address the needs of young people most-affected by HIV in their communities, including young people living with HIV.” Interestingly, the Fund also invites groups which are not legally . . . → Read More: HIV Young Leaders Fund: New Request for Proposals

Call for Young Researchers for 2010 for Achieving Universal Access to Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support

“You are a young researcher (35 or under on 1st January 2010) resident in the SADC and EAC region. You have exciting and original research on Universal Access to prevention, treatment, care and support and you wish to submit an article to a reputable peer reviewed international journal.

HEARD at the . . . → Read More: Call for Young Researchers for 2010 for Achieving Universal Access to Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support

UNAIDS Special Youth Programme has Remunerated Fellowship for Young People from Developing Countries

UNAIDS Special Youth Programme in Geneva, Switzerland is presently accepting applications from young people between 20 and 24 years from developing countries. The programme will offer a nine-month remunerated fellowship expected to be held from May 2010 to February 2011. The fellowship will involve two sections: during the first section, the it will . . . → Read More: UNAIDS Special Youth Programme has Remunerated Fellowship for Young People from Developing Countries

The call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

“The African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development (AfriComNet) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa”

The purposes of the award are:

Recognise outstanding contributions made by individuals/organisations in the field of strategic HIV/AIDS . . . → Read More: The call for nominations for the fourth Annual Award for Excellence in HIV and AIDS Communication in Africa

amfAR’s TARGETED Request for Proposals: MSM Initiative Community Awards

NGOs and collaborations of organizations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia can apply for this funding of $15,000 (for individual organizations) and $30,000 for collaborations “to support projects that address HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM). Frontline organizations and collaborations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia are encouraged to submit . . . → Read More: amfAR’s TARGETED Request for Proposals: MSM Initiative Community Awards

King Baudouin Foundation providing Grants to fight HIV and AIDS through Football-based Programs

The King Baudouin Foundation has launched a call for proposals for organizations in Africa “to support football-based programs that deliver education on HIV/AIDS with the aim of preventing more young people from contracting the disease and reducing the stigma which surrounds it. Grants will be open to all African based initiatives.” Projects . . . → Read More: King Baudouin Foundation providing Grants to fight HIV and AIDS through Football-based Programs

HIV and AIDS and NGOs

NGOs have been playing a critical role in addressing the HIV and AIDS issue in developing countries. Their role was widely acknowledged even before governments in many countries hardly began doing anything against HIV and AIDS. They have been working as key partners for governments and international agencies in not only in the . . . → Read More: HIV and AIDS and NGOs

International Scholarship Programme for AIDS 2010

The XVIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2010) will be held from 18 to 23 July 2010 in Vienna, Austria and it will be attended by “those working in the field of HIV, as well as policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic.” The conference is an . . . → Read More: International Scholarship Programme for AIDS 2010

Red Ribbon Award for Small NGOs/Community Organizations working to address AIDS Epidemic

The Red Ribbon Award 2010 given once in two years provides recognition and honour to community-based organizations/NGOs that have demonstrated exceptional leadership quality in reducing the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. Named after “red ribbon” sign symbolizing the global movement against AIDS, this award is jointly organized by the UNAIDS family . . . → Read More: Red Ribbon Award for Small NGOs/Community Organizations working to address AIDS Epidemic

amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean

amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research has issued the Targeted Request for Proposals under the MSM Initiative Community Awards for organizations based in the Caribbean. The purpose of the call is to make available small award funding to support projects that address HIV among men who have sex . . . → Read More: amfAR Small Grant Funding in the Caribbean

Nagaland Center for human development and information technology (NCHD-IT)

Nagaland Centre for Human Development and Information Technology (NCHD&IT) is a registered organization under the societies Act, Govt of Nagaland in early 2000 and is based in Medziphema Town, Dimapur District, Nagaland State.

Our mission is to engineer participatory community development and build leadership capabilities for socio-economic empowerment amongst women and . . . → Read More: Nagaland Center for human development and information technology (NCHD-IT)

International Services Association ~ INSA-India

Established in 1982 with support from Global Health Action, USA, the International Services Association is committed to the vision of ‘A Just Society living with Health and Development’. INSA India lives its vision by building capacities, advocacy, and being a lead agency for innovastive programs at scale up levels. A unique aspect of . . . → Read More: International Services Association ~ INSA-India

Farz Foundation

A brief introduction

The Farz Foundation is a social performance based poverty alleviation organization with a unique and innovative Islamic Microfinance model and business design. It is the organization which has been formed on a strong ideological foundation with the belief of “partnership with the poor and profit and loss sharing” as its . . . → Read More: Farz Foundation

Writing Proposals to seek Funds from the Global Fund

The Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) is one the largest international financial mechanisms providing substantial funding worldwide to eradicate the three of the most burdensome diseases on the planet. Millions of dollars are allocated every year for NGOs, governments and other agencies to tackle them through interventions based upon strengthening . . . → Read More: Writing Proposals to seek Funds from the Global Fund

Felipa Award 2010 on Human Rights

Organizations, groups and individuals from  all regions of the world who have been working  for the promotion and protection of “human rights for all people irrespective of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status” can be nominated for the 2010 Felipa Award. It is named after Felipa De Souza . . . → Read More: Felipa Award 2010 on Human Rights

Grants on HIV and AIDS Prevention from Staying Alive Foundation

The MTV Staying Alive Foundation has announced the grants for the prevention of HIV and AIDS around the world. The grants are specifically given for youths under the age of 27 years. Although both individuals and organizations are eligible to apply, individuals need to have an organization to receive the grant. All organizations . . . → Read More: Grants on HIV and AIDS Prevention from Staying Alive Foundation

Grant of up to €15,000 for NGOs involved in addressing HIV and AIDS using home-based care approach

Grant award of up to €15,000 for NGOs involved in addressing HIV and AIDS through home-based care approach Organizations and individuals are invited to apply for the Cordaid HIV and AIDS Award which recognizes the leadership for strengthening home-based care to respond against HIV and AIDS in the Global South. The Award is organized by . . . → Read More: Grant of up to €15,000 for NGOs involved in addressing HIV and AIDS using home-based care approach

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