Opportunity Information: Apply for COMMGRANTSHIVAIDS16
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- The DOS-ZAF in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.029.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 22, 2016 and posted on Jan 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 01, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program is a grant opportunity funded by the U.S. Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) with a total program value of about USD 1.49 million. It is designed to support community-based organizations working in the South African districts with the highest HIV and AIDS burden, with the goal of strengthening the community-level response to HIV through practical, evidence-based interventions that align with national priorities.
Funding is intended for organizations delivering proven activities across HIV prevention, care, and support, as well as efforts that build local capacity. The program also supports work that reduces stigma and discrimination and that advances democracy, governance, and human rights in ways that contribute to the broader national HIV response. While a range of community HIV activities can qualify, preference is given to applicants serving key populations, people living with HIV, and orphans, vulnerable children and youth (OVCY), with particular emphasis on initiatives that benefit girls and young women.
The program historically makes relatively small, community-focused awards with short implementation timelines. In the prior year referenced in the notice, 76 grants were awarded, averaging roughly USD 17,000 per grant, with a one-year implementation period. Examples of previously funded activities include establishing IACT groups, running HIV prevention peer mentorship programs, training auxiliary social workers, providing HTC (HIV testing and counseling) training, and implementing targeted VMMC (voluntary medical male circumcision) campaigns. These examples signal that the fund is geared toward hands-on community delivery, workforce and volunteer development, and targeted outreach that can be executed within a year.
Eligibility is geared toward established local nonprofits. Applicants are expected to be registered non-profit organizations that have been operating for at least two years and that serve HIV-infected or HIV-affected populations in PEPFAR priority districts in South Africa. Although the listing indicates “unrestricted” eligible applicants at a high level, the narrative eligibility requirements make clear that registration status, operating history, and geographic and programmatic focus are central to being considered.
Applications are assessed using standard grant review criteria tied to both program impact and organizational readiness. Key considerations include how feasible and realistic the proposed project is, how clearly it aligns with PEPFAR objectives, whether the applicant demonstrates sound financial management and internal controls, and whether the work shows signs of sustainability beyond the grant period. Reviewers also look for appropriate linkages to the community and coordination with the South African Government, reinforcing the expectation that funded activities should complement and strengthen existing systems rather than operate in isolation.
The opportunity is issued by DOS-ZAF (U.S. Department of State, South Africa) under Funding Opportunity Number COMMGRANTSHIVAIDS16 and CFDA 19.029, with an original and current closing date of April 1, 2016. The full application instructions and additional program details are provided through the “Additional Information” link referenced in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program (PEPFAR)
1) What is the HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program?
The HIV and AIDS Community Grants Program is a community-focused grant opportunity funded by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). It supports practical, evidence-based interventions that strengthen the community-level response to HIV and AIDS and align with national priorities in South Africa.
2) Who is funding this grant opportunity?
This program is funded by PEPFAR and issued by DOS-ZAF (the U.S. Department of State, South Africa).
3) What is the total value of the program?
The total program value is about USD 1.49 million.
4) What kinds of organizations is the program designed to support?
The program is designed to support community-based organizations working in South African districts with the highest HIV and AIDS burden, especially organizations delivering proven HIV prevention, care, and support activities and efforts that build local capacity.
5) What geographic areas does this program focus on?
The focus is on PEPFAR priority districts in South Africa, particularly those with the highest HIV and AIDS burden.
6) What is the main goal of the grant?
The goal is to strengthen the community-level response to HIV through practical, evidence-based interventions that align with national priorities.
7) What types of activities can be funded?
Funding is intended for organizations delivering proven activities across HIV prevention, care, and support, as well as efforts that build local capacity. The program also supports work to reduce stigma and discrimination and work that advances democracy, governance, and human rights in ways that contribute to the broader national HIV response.
8) Does the program prioritize certain target groups?
Yes. While a range of community HIV activities may qualify, preference is given to applicants serving key populations, people living with HIV, and orphans, vulnerable children and youth (OVCY), with particular emphasis on initiatives that benefit girls and young women.
9) What does "evidence-based" mean in the context of this grant?
Based on the notice description, "evidence-based" refers to interventions that are proven and practical for community delivery, with clear alignment to PEPFAR objectives and national priorities.
10) What are examples of activities that have been funded in the past?
Examples listed in the notice include establishing IACT groups, running HIV prevention peer mentorship programs, training auxiliary social workers, providing HTC (HIV testing and counseling) training, and implementing targeted VMMC (voluntary medical male circumcision) campaigns.
11) What do prior examples suggest about the kind of projects the fund prefers?
The examples suggest the program is geared toward hands-on community delivery, workforce and volunteer development, and targeted outreach activities that can realistically be executed within a year.
12) How large are the grants typically?
The program historically makes relatively small, community-focused awards. In the prior year referenced in the notice, 76 grants were awarded, averaging roughly USD 17,000 per grant.
13) How long is the implementation period?
The prior year referenced indicates a one-year implementation period, and the program is described as having short implementation timelines.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward established local nonprofits. Applicants are expected to be registered non-profit organizations that have been operating for at least two years and that serve HIV-infected or HIV-affected populations in PEPFAR priority districts in South Africa.
15) The listing says "unrestricted" eligible applicants. Does that mean anyone can apply?
Although the listing indicates "unrestricted" at a high level, the narrative eligibility requirements emphasize that registration as a non-profit, at least two years of operating history, and serving HIV-infected or HIV-affected populations in PEPFAR priority districts are central to being considered.
16) What kinds of organizational capabilities are reviewers looking for?
Applications are assessed using standard grant review criteria tied to program impact and organizational readiness. Reviewers consider feasibility and realism, alignment with PEPFAR objectives, sound financial management and internal controls, and signs of sustainability beyond the grant period.
17) How important is alignment with PEPFAR objectives and national priorities?
Alignment is a key consideration. The program is explicitly designed to support interventions that align with national priorities and PEPFAR objectives, and this alignment is part of the review criteria.
18) What does the program mean by "sustainability"?
Based on the notice, sustainability refers to whether the work shows signs it can continue or have lasting impact beyond the grant period, even though the grants are typically short-term.
19) Is coordination with government or community structures expected?
Yes. Reviewers look for appropriate linkages to the community and coordination with the South African Government, with an emphasis that funded activities should complement and strengthen existing systems rather than operate in isolation.
20) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is COMMGRANTSHIVAIDS16 and the CFDA number is 19.029.
21) What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is April 1, 2016.
22) Where can applicants find the full application instructions and more details?
The notice states that full application instructions and additional program details are provided through the "Additional Information" link referenced in the announcement.
23) What are the key themes the program is trying to advance beyond direct HIV services?
In addition to HIV prevention, care, and support, the program supports work that reduces stigma and discrimination and advances democracy, governance, and human rights when those efforts contribute to the broader national HIV response.
24) What makes a proposed project "feasible and realistic" for this grant?
The notice emphasizes short implementation timelines and historically small awards, so feasibility and realism are tied to proposing hands-on, community-delivery activities that can be implemented effectively within about one year and within a modest budget.
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