To be successful for ‘Positive Action for Children Fund’, proposed project should consist of new work that should not been previously funded; it can include projects transferred to a new location(s) and/or include the expansion of a recently tested model or pilot. Focused initiatives that demonstrate real change in one or two of the above mentioned themes are more likely to bring best outcome and thus funded by the grant program.
The submitted concept notes must demonstrate how the proposed projects meet one of the following areas –
- Patient focused and family-centered approaches
- Greater and meaningful involvement of people living with HIV and AIDS
- Addressing stigma and discrimination
- Integration
- Generating demand
- Advocacy
- Evidence-based and evidence-generating
Eligibility Criteria –
- Any properly registered community-based, not-for-profit/charitable status or NGO that represents, or is working with, or for affected communities is eligible to submit proposals. Projects that are primarily targeted at adolescents up to the age of 19 are eligible.
- The application should confirm that 85% of the fund will be spent in country.
- Concept Notes should be submitted with four attachments – a letter of declaration, a list of trustees with contact details, proof of the applicant organization’s registration and a copy of latest audited accounts to be eligible for selection. Also, references that have knowledge of the applicant organization’s work should be given including a named contact with phone number and email. The organization’s income for the last financial year should also be mentioned and proof attached along with the application.
- More than one application from different country offices of the same organization is accepted as eligible for competition.
- Applications should be either in English or French.
