Availability of Funds to Lesotho CSOs for HIV/AIDS Projects
Pact Inc., with funding from the U.S. Government through the USAID Regional HIV/AIDS Office (RHAP) in South Africa, is pleased to announce the availability of funds to strengthen the civil sector response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Lesotho. Pact Inc. will make funds available for HIV/AIDS projects in Lesotho and to assist with providing capacity-building to the civil sector and participating organizations.
Availability of Funds to Civil Sector Organizations for HIV/AIDS
Projects
Pact Inc., with funding from the U.S. Government through the
USAID Regional HIV/AIDS Office (RHAP) in South Africa, is
pleased to announce the availability of funds to strengthen the
civil sector response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Lesotho. Pact
Inc. will make funds available for HIV/AIDS projects in Lesotho
and to assist with providing capacity-building to the civil sec-
tor and participating organizations.
This announcement references an Annual Program Statement (APS)
to disseminate information about Pact's program for the manage-
ment of HIV/AIDS sub-grants to prospective grant recipients in
order to provide them with a fair opportunity to submit applica-
tions for funding. The APS describes the project objectives, ex-
plains the technical area of focus, details the process and cri-
teria for evaluating applications and provides information on
funding, cost-share requirements, application format and other
relevant information.
Who can apply?
* Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
* Faith-based organizations (FBOs)
* Community-based organizations (CBOs)
Organizations can apply individually or in partnership with oth-
ers.
What kinds of projects can be supported?
* Prevention of HIV transmission (not including PMTCT or VCT)
* Palliative care
* Care of orphans and vulnerable children
The range of awards is US$ 50,000 to US$ 300,000.
Where can you get an application and find out more?
There are three ways of obtaining an application:
* Downloaded from the following internet site:
http://www.pactworld.org/reach/aps/Lesotho
* Pick up directly from:
PACT Lesotho
4th Floor, Christie House, Orpen Road, Maseru, Lesotho
* Request by fax from +27-12-361-9336. When requesting a faxed
application, please include a contact name, e-mail address (if
you have one), fax number, and telephone number.
Due Date for applications:
Applications are due on June 27, 2005 at 16h30. See APS document
for delivery address.
Questions can be forwarded to mailto:[email protected]