Here is another call for proposals for funds for MSM prevention and care ...
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amfAR MSM Initiative Community Awards – Requests for Proposals
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is pleased to announce the availability of funding to support efforts to address HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM). The MSM Initiative is soliciting proposals from Latin America and the Asia Pacific region.
Applications must be received no later than 15 April 2008 for Latin America or 6 May 2008 for Asia and the Pacific.
Applicants are advised to review the entire Request for Proposals (RFP) for more information about the MSM initiative and the MSM Community Awards, and application and eligibility requirements.
The current RFPs are posted at http://www.amfar.org/msm/awards.
If you have questions or need assistance in completing your application, please feel free to contact amfAR at msm.awards@amfar.org.
The MSM Initiative, launched in 2007 and in partnership with the Global Forum on MSM & HIV and UNAIDS, has three global objectives:
- Supporting frontline organizations and networks working to address HIV among MSM;
- Supporting research to build understanding HIV epidemics and interventions among MSM;
- Supporting effective policies and increased public funding for HIV prevention and treatment efforts among MSM.
Eligible organizations are invited to apply for a one-year funding award to support activities related to addressing HIV among MSM. Single organizations may apply for up to $15,000 USD; collaborations may apply for up to $40,000 USD.
It is anticipated that funding decisions will be announced in August 2008. Projects that are approved for funding can be expected to receive funds to begin activities as early as September 2008.
Information about the goals and objectives of the MSM Initiative can be found at http://www.amfar.org/msm.
Please feel free to forward this message to colleagues who may also be interested.
amfAR MSM Initative
e-mail: <msm.awards@amfar.org>
