The AIDS Fund was created to support programs aimed at preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and for care and treatment for those who have been infected.
The AIDS Fund is open to supporting a variety of HIV education and prevention programs. Grants will be directed primarily toward prevention programs addressing those groups identified as most at risk and representing the area of greatest growth of HIV infection: African American men who have sex with men (MSM); African American women of color engaging in high risk behavior; and injection drug users also known as PWID (persons who inject drugs.)
The fund is open to supporting a range of strategies for meeting the HIV prevention needs of African American MSM. There is particular interest in programs that address segments of the MSM population that experience significant barriers and limited access to HIV prevention programs based on race, age, religious background, geographic location and socioeconomic status.
The fund is interested in evidence-based prevention programming or strategies that have been suggested by feedback from the affected community.
The fund is also interested in collaborative approaches and strategies that involve youth in the planning, design and implementation of the programs. It will be important in this, as in all other categories, that there is clear connection between the planned strategies and HIV prevention.
Priority #2
This target population would include: sex partners of injection drug users; women who trade sex for money, shelter, or drugs; those involved in the criminal justice system; and homeless women, girls and MtF Transgender individuals.
Possible programs include:
This target group includes individuals who inject any substance, including legal and illegal drugs and hormones, and share the needles and/or other injection equipment. Most of the fund’s resources in this area will be directed toward needle exchange programs.
Other funding considerations:
Grants will be made only to 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental agencies. Eligible nonprofits must have board membership that is at least 10 percent people of color. Grants will not be made directly to individuals. The maximum grant request is $25,000. A 35 percent match is required.
Funds may be used for direct personnel costs, related administrative and office expenses essential to the project. Funds may not be used for endowments, debt reductions, third party reimbursements, or to substitute for funds available to support similar services. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to secure 35 percent of the total project budget from other sources.
Please review the steps in the How to apply for a grant section under the Grant Seekers menu and then click on the “Apply For Grant” button at the bottom of the page. You will be taken to a page where you can log on to Philanthropy Online to complete your application. If you are a first-time applicant, please fill out the new user registration form first.
The fund’s grants advisory committee reviews grant proposals and makes recommendations. These recommendations are then submitted to and approved by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board.
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For questions about the application process, contact Janel Hines.