Deadline: 1 November 2015
U.S. Embassy Port of Spain is currently inviting applications for the 2015 PEPFAR Small Grants Program (PSGP). The programe is a part of Caribbean Regional Partnership Framework against HIV/AIDS and 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.
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.
The PEPFAR 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.
Grants Available
Large-scale programs requiring more than one-time funding or exceeding US$10,000 will be supported.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants
- 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
- 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 only available on the website.
- Please use “PEPFAR Small Grants Program” in the Subject line.
For more information, please visit PEPFAR.
