AIDS Community Action Programs

Available Funding Under the Canadian Strategy on HIV and AIDS, two categories of funding are available through the AIDS Community Action Program (ACAP):

Regional Operational Funding is available to fund programming, key positions within an organization, and overhead and administrative costs. Voluntary, non-profit, non-governmental organizations whose principal mandate is community-based HIV/AIDS programming are eligible for funding. National organizations are not eligible for operaional funding. Operational funds will be approved for a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years. more >>>

Regional Project Funding funds time-limited, specific activities that address unmet needs and priorities around HIV/AIDS. These activities may be local, provincial/territorial or regional in scope. Voluntary, non-profit, non-governmental agencies actively dealing with HIV/AIDS issues are eligible for funding. National organizations are not eligible for regional project funding. Regional Project Funds will be approved for a maximum of three years.
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Guides are available that describe how community-based organizations working with HIV/AIDS issues may access funding through ACAP. A standardized application form is enclosed with each guide for that particular type of funding. All applications must be submitted using these standardized forms. When preparing your application, be certain that you have considered which form of funding best suits your program and that the expected outcomes reflect the Principles and Funding Approaches associated with ACAP. Guides and applications are available from regional program consultants who are available as a resource to your community-based organization. If you have any questions about the various funding programs, the dates when applications can be submitted, or need assistance in completing applications, please contact your nearest Program Consultant.