As part of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section (PAS) announce that funding is available to organizations interested in planning and executing events for World AIDS Day.
US Embassy Kinshasa seeks proposals outlining a plan for publicity efforts and implementation of high-visibility events, preferably with the involvement of celebrities, important public figures, and multilateral partners. All events will be organized in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Kinshasa. The events must take place on or around December 1, 2012.
Funding is available for organizations to assist PAS Kinshasa by planning and executing events surrounding World AIDS Day 2012. These events should aim to raise awareness of the threat of HIV/AIDS, of the ways to stop the spread of the disease, and of the health assistance available in the DRC. Applications should demonstrate that the organization is capable of managing and tracking U.S. Embassy funds, and of planning and implementing large events with high-profile participants and guests, as well as a significant media presence.
Funding Opportunity Title: World AIDS Day 2012 in the DRC
Funding Opportunity Number: AFCOD-12-GR-003-AF-081512
CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs
Date Opened: August 27, 2012
Date Closed: September 27, 2012
Recommended themes and messages of these events include:
- · Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS
- · Creating an AIDS-Free Generation
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is the U.S. Government initiative to help save the lives of those suffering from HIV/AIDS around the world. This historic commitment is the largest by any nation to combat a single disease internationally, and PEPFAR investments also help alleviate suffering from other diseases across the global health spectrum.
PEPFAR’s strategic goals are to:
· Reduce new HIV infections in DRC,
· Expand access to high quality care and treatment services to those who are HIV+
· Improve the welfare of Orphans and Vulnerable Children, strengthen health systems
Project and Budget Periods: Grant projects generally must be completed, and reports submitted, within three months of World AIDS Day 2012 (December 1, 2012). The Public Affairs Section will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards, beyond the initial budget period, on a noncompetitive basis, subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
Eligibility Information:
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Congolese:
- · Registered not-for-profit think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with at least three years of programming experience
- · Educational Institutions
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section encourages applicants to provide cost-sharing from additional sources in support of this project. The Public Affairs Section also encourages projects that use highly skilled volunteers as an element of cost-sharing. Applications should explain clearly other likely sources of funding and how the volunteers will be used. Such cost sharing aspects will weigh in favor of applicants for these grants.
The application deadline is September 27, 2012. Proposals submitted on or after that date will not be considered as part of this program.
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