ViiV Healthcare: New Positive Action for MSM & Transgender calls for proposals open

ViiV Healthcare has announced two new calls for proposals for its Positive Action for MSM and Transgender small grants programme.

The programme is a new global initiative designed to support and inform the global effort to alleviate the impact of HIV and AIDS among MSM (men who have sex with men) and transgender populations around the world and to enable MSM and transgender individuals to safely seek culturally competent HIV care and services.

ViiV Healthcare is addressing these issues through the provision of education, support services, and care for MSM and transgender populations living with HIV and has committed £10 million (approximately $16 million) to this particular programme over the next five years (2015-2019).

The programme provides support for non-governmental and community-based organisations supporting initiatives that are specifically led by members of the MSM and/or transgender communities. Organisations should also focus on achieving at least one of the following outcomes at the community level:

• Reducing the level and impact of stigma experienced by MSM and transgender communities
• Increasing access to health related services through community-based collaborations with local governments and healthcare enablers
• Enhancing the capacity of community-based organisations that engage MSM and transgender communities in reducing HIV

The closing date for all applications is 23:59 GMT on 20^th May 2016. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted.

More details on the programme can be found here.

Source: ViiV Healthcare