HIV/AIDS Funding: Frequently Asked Questions

What is USAID's budget for HIV/AIDS programs and how is it distributed?
Is any of USAID's HIV/AIDS funding available for my organization?
What HIV/AIDS Small Grants Programs are Currently Available?

Q: What is USAID's budget for HIV/AIDS programs and how is it distributed?

A: In fiscal year 2003, USAID's budget for HIV/AIDS programs was $795 million and was allocated to more than 50 of the hardest hit developing countries around the world.

Since the announcement of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, USAID’s work in HIV/AIDS has come under a new mandate. The Emergency Plan aims to support treatment for at least two million people living with HIV/AIDS, prevent seven million new infections, and support care for 10 million people infected with and affected by HIV, including orphans and vulnerable children.

Q: Is any of USAID's HIV/AIDS funding available for my organization?

A: If you are a non-governmental organization based outside the United States, you should contact the USAID mission in the country you are interested in working. A complete listing of USAID missions is available on USAID's website.

Agreements are awarded through a competitive proposal process. More information is available at: http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/.
Organizations interested in learning more about upcoming opportunities with USAID and across the U.S. Federal Government should visit www.fedgrants.gov.

One component of USAID’s global HIV/AIDS funding is small grants programs that provide funding to organizations working on HIV/AIDS. Learn more about USAID's small grants programs at: http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/aids/Funding/grants.html.

Q: What HIV/AIDS Small Grants Programs are Currently Available?

• Community REACH
  USAID established this fund to facilitate the efficient flow of grant funds to organizations playing valuable roles in the fight against HIV/AIDS, including regional and local non-governmental organizations, universities, and faith-based organizations. Grants made under this mechanism will typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, with award terms of one to three years. Competition for grant awards will be announced at periodic intervals. Awards will be made in three broad categories: primary prevention and education, voluntary counseling and testing, and care for those living with HIV or AIDS. For more information, visit www.pactworld.org.
  


• Child Survival and Health Grants Program
  This funding mechanism is open to any U.S.-based private voluntary organization and is designed to support community-oriented child survival programs that measurably improve infant and child health and nutrition, and that contribute to the reduction of infant and child mortality in countries throughout the world. HIV/AIDS and Orphans and Vulnerable Children are two possible, but not required, areas of intervention under this program. Learn more at: http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/home/Funding/cs_grants/cs_index.html