HIV-Quick Impact to local communities | MAPUTO PCO FY24 01

Opportunity Information: Apply for MAPUTO PCO FY24 01

The U.S. Embassy in Mozambique is offering grants to community-based organizations (CBOs) to support local efforts in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. This funding opportunity, part of PEPFAR’s HIV-Quick Impact initiative, aims to strengthen community-driven initiatives that improve health literacy, reduce HIV-related stigma, and expand access to HIV-related services.

### Who Can Apply Eligible applicants include local non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, networks of people living with HIV (PLHIV), key populations (such as sex workers, men who have sex with men, and people who inject drugs), and organizations working with vulnerable communities. Applicants must be registered in Mozambique, have at least two years of experience, and operate in the community where activities will take place.

### Focus Areas Funded projects should support at least one of the following objectives: - **HIV Prevention:** Implement evidence-based prevention programs, raise awareness, and address gender-based violence. - **HIV Testing & Linkage to Treatment:** Promote HIV testing, especially among high-risk populations, and connect individuals to treatment services. - **Community-Based Care & Support:** Provide psychosocial support, adherence programs, and initiatives to reduce stigma and discrimination for PLHIV and vulnerable groups.

### Examples of Eligible Activities - Campaigns to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination. - Support groups and networks for PLHIV to promote adherence to antiretroviral therapy. - Promotion of HIV self-testing and other testing strategies. - Services to track and reintegrate individuals who have stopped HIV treatment. - Local advocacy efforts to change harmful social norms increasing HIV risk.

### Funding & Application Details Grants will be structured as **fixed amount awards**, where funding is linked to specific deliverables or project milestones. Interested organizations need to submit a proposal detailing their project’s goal, activities, timeline, monitoring plan, and budget. Proposals must be in English or include an English translation.

Applications must be submitted via email to **MaputoPepfarCommunityGrants@state.gov** no later than **September 18, 2023, at 5:30 PM**. Applicants must also register with **SAM.gov** for eligibility.

For additional details, required forms, and the full application guidelines, visit the U.S. Embassy Mozambique’s PEPFAR Community Grants webpage ([link](https://mz.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/pepfar-us-presidents-emergency-plan-for-aids-relief-2/pepfar-community-grants/)).

• The U.S. Mission to Mozambique in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "HIV-Quick Impact to local communities" 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 2023-07-20.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-09-18. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

Apply for MAPUTO PCO FY24 01

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