CALL FOR PROPOSALS
TRAINING GRANT
HIV/AIDS and WOMEN
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORM
BACKGROUND
HIV infection among women in British Columbia has increased
significantly over the last decade. Despite this trend, the response
towards addressing this epidemic has concentrated largely on the male
population. In order to increase focus on the preventative and
treatment needs of women, we are seeking proposals for a one-time
community training initiative to deal with HIV/AIDS and women.
The purpose of this training initiative is to increase awareness and
understanding around the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS for
women. The following organizations have formed a partnership to make
this initiative possible.
* HIV/AIDS Division (Ministry of Health)
* Women’s Health Bureau (Ministry of Health)
* BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre
* Ministry of Women’s Equality
A total of $30,000 dollars will be allocated towards this project.
Applicants for this project are entitled to apply for a grant between
$500.00 and $5,000.00. The term of this grant is from August 1, 2000 to
March 31, 2001.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING?
Agencies and organizations from across the province of British Columbia
are eligible for funding under this initiative. Some of the agencies
that are encouraged to apply for this grant include:
* HIV/AIDS organizations
* Local women-serving agencies
* Transition Houses
* Health care organizations
* Youth groups
* First Nations Communities
* Physician and/or nurse groups
* Schools
WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES AND CRITERIA FOR THE PROPOSAL?
The objectives of this initiative are to:
* Provide training on the prevention of HIV/AIDS for women in your
community;
* Provide training on the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS for women in
your community; and,
* Increase awareness among adolescent female populations and women about
HIV/AIDS.
Proposals must include strategies that specifically address how the
organization intends to achieve each of the above listed objectives.
Proposals must also include the following information:
* An evaluation component
* A list of additional community organizations (minimum of 1) that will
collaborate and support this project and letters of support from
this/these organization/s.
* Indication that local Health Authority supports this proposal
* Linkage/contact with an existing provincial or regional organization
who has already developed expertise in the area of working with women
and HIV/AIDS and developing community training workshops (for example
the Women’s Positive Network)
Preference will be given to those communities that currently have no
existing HIV/AIDS program in place.
* Should an organization that is not registered with the Societies Act
be awarded grant monies, it must arrange to have the funds received by a
registered non-profit society/agency. This must be clearly indicated in
the proposal submission.
WHAT COSTS CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE FUNDING?
Funding is available for expenses that are directly related to the cost
of developing and managing the project, including:
* Speakers’ fees
* Travel expenses for speakers to come to communities within BC
* Facility rental and public address systems
* Promotional costs for a training session
* Printing, postage and advertising costs
* Costs to make your project accessible to women with diverse needs
(such as sign language interpretation or translation services)
* Videos, materials or other resources needed for training session
Funding under this initiative does not provide for on-going costs, or
capital costs associated with the project.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS GRANT?
Fill in and submit the attached application form to the Women’s Health
Bureau (address provided). If your application meets the funding
requirements, your organization will be contacted.
QUESTIONS?
Should you have any questions relating to the HIV/AIDS Training Grant,
please call Heather Hoult (250)-952-1261.
Please Detach Form and Submit to:
HIV/AIDS and WOMEN Grants Program
Women’s Health Bureau
Ministry of Health &
Ministry Responsible for Seniors
5-1 1515 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3C8
FAX: (250) 952-2799
* Application Deadline - July 31, 2000
NAME OF APPLICANT/ORGANIZATION:______________________________________
SOCIETY NUMBER:
#_______________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
__________________________________________________________________
CITY: _________________________________ PROVINCE:
_______________________
POSTAL CODE: ________________________ TELEPHONE: _____________________
NAME, ADDRESSES, AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF COLLABORATING AGENCY(s). Use
a separate page if necessary.
______________________________________________________________________________
NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY CONTACT.
CONTACT NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF LOCAL AGENCY OR PROGRAM
YOU INTEND TO PARTNER WITH (if applicable).
SUMMARY: List project objectives and describe the activities for which
you are applying for funding. Attach a project summary as directed in
the grant guidelines. Use a separate page if necessary.
______________________________________________________________________________
How do you intend to evaluate the training initiative in your
community? Use a separate page if necessary.
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BUDGET: Please provide proposal budget on a separate page.
GRANT REQUEST $___________________
PROJECT START DATE ___________________
PROJECT END DATE ___________________
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT _____________________________________________
POSITION/TITLE ________________________________________________________
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