Who can apply?
Regional administrations and government organisations, community based organisations (CBOs), PLWHA associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Faith based organisations (FBOs), Private organisations (POs), and individuals
General Requirements
The organisation must demonstrate that it has the operational and administrative capacity to implement the proposed project/initiative
The duration of funding is for a maximum of one year
Proposal must specify a minimum matching contribution or own share amount as follow
5% for CBOs (community initiatives)
10% for Civic societies (NGOs, CBOs and individuals)
20% for International and Private Organizations
Priorities for funding
Consideration will be given to all projects that meet our objectives from any intervention areas.
Priority will be given to care and support programs and activities that directly target women, children, in particular orphans and / or people living with HIV/AIDS.
Those activities with a strong advocacy component will be given preference over training programmes.
Activities that support capacity building of the organisation working on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Projects must demonstrate participation and involvement of the beneficiaries and should highlight links with other local organisations
Limited capital costs (costs for equipment). The cost must relate directly to increasing effectiveness of service delivery and building capacity of the organisation.
Innovative interventions that could be replicated elsewhere
Organisations that make use of volunteers will be given priority
Projects will be judged on the following criteria
Project must benefit those directly infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
Purpose, objectives and indicators of achievement must be clearly defined
Monitoring and evaluation provisions must be in place
Sustainability has been taken into account in the design of the project
Gender inequalities have been assessed and addressed
Projects are cost effective, particularly in relation to the number of beneficiaries
Small Grant for Community Initiatives
A grant of 8,500 ETB or less per project is available to any CBO working at woreda level. Applicants must use CS-1 format to apply directly to the Woreda Secretariat. Woreda Secretariat will review and submit all proposals to Woreda HIV/AIDS management committee for apraisal based on CS-2 format. All WACS submit quarterly action plans and reports of all activities to ARACS. Proposal should be participatory. Project must be innovative and avoid duplication. Applicant must have by-law, submit license, and contribute at least 5% to the total project cost.
Kebele Grant to EMSAP Woredas
All Woreda HIV/AIDS Secretariats prepare and submit their plans to ARACS quarterly along with their SOE of the previous quarter grant. ARACS will review all plans and submit them to National HAPCO for final approval. A budget of 2500 ETB per quarter per kebele is available and fund will be transferred directly to each woreda.
The grant scheme will NOT fundSponsorship
Grants to individuals
Salaries
Attendance by individuals at conferences or workshops
Training and school fees
Capital expenditure * e.g. buildings, furniture, vehicles,
computers etc (*except under special circumstances)
