http://www.aids.gov/ AIDS.gov serves as an information gateway to guide users to Federal domestic HIV/AIDS information and resources. Its goal is to ease access to information on Federal HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, and research programs, policies, and resources.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grantmain.htm The CDC awards grants and cooperative agreements to eligible organizations annually, based on funding made available through its appropriations. See the Grants and Procurement office of CDC for more information.
CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) Funding Database
http://www.cdcnpin.org/scripts/locates/LocateFund.asp Find private and government funding opportunities for community-based and HIV/AIDS, STD and TB service organizations. Included are details about eligibility requirements, application processes and deadlines.
Grants.gov
http://www.grants.gov/
Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for federal grants. It is the single access point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant making agencies.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – HIV/AIDS Bureau
http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/default.htm The HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) of HRSA was formed in August 1997 to consolidate all programs funded under the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act. The CARE Act was signed into law on August 15, 1990 to improve the quality and availability of care for people with HIV/AIDS and their families. While HRSA primarily funds care services, they also fund early intervention services.
Kaiser Family Foundation – HIV Prevention Funding by State
http://www.statehealthfacts.org/comparemaptable.jsp?ind=821&cat=11 Kaiser Family Foundation offers a 50 state comparison of funding opportunities for state HIV prevention programs.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Extramural Research
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html The NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) offers grant and contract opportunities through funding opportunity announcements. The OER website and database allows users to search for HIV/AIDS funding opportunities throughout the NIH, including those offered by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) and National Library of Medicine (NLM), among other NIH Institutes and Centers.
Office of Minority Health (OHM) – US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
http://www.omhrc.gov/ The OMH aims to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities. OMH organizes demonstration projects through joint agreements with operating divisions of the Department, funds grants for health projects conducted by minority faith and community- based organizations and coalitions, and funds cooperative agreements with major national minority organizations. OMH funds HIV Prevention projects.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/ SAMHSA has a HIV/AIDS program that funds HIV Prevention programs nationally. SAMHSA believes that comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment includes a variety of complementary components to help drug-using populations increase their protective behaviors and reduce their risks for HIV/AIDS.
U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM)
http://www.usmayors.org The USCM HIV/AIDS Prevention Grants Program strengthens local capacity for HIV/AIDS prevention activities through the funding of projects involving community-based organizations, local health departments, and others. Since USCM offers only one-year funding, applicants should consider USCM’s grants as seed money for innovative projects that would otherwise not be attempted.
*The National Institutes of Health offers a free grant writing tip sheet on its website. Access the document at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/grant_tips.htm.
Community Engagement in HIV Vaccine Research:
Opportunities for Individuals to Get Involved in HIV Vaccine Awareness
What Can You Do To Support HIV Vaccine Research?
Educate yourself about HIV/AIDS vaccine research by visiting www.bethegeneration.nih.gov.
Get the facts!
Bring up the subject at religious/civic organization meetings.
Find out if vaccine studies are being conducted in your area.
Blog/Twitter about HIV/AIDS vaccine research.
Talk to your family and friends about HIV/AIDS vaccine research.
Participate in your local HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) activities.
Visit a Website about HIV/AIDS vaccine research.
Keep track of all the recent news about HIV/AIDS vaccine research.
Wear an HIV/AIDS vaccine research awareness pin to work.
Find out if you would be a good candidate for an HIV/AIDS vaccine trial.
Drive a friend to their HIV vaccine research appointment.
Attend an information session about HIV vaccine research.
Help and encourage HIV vaccine trial volunteers.
Educate others about the research and the need for an HIV vaccine.
Subscribe to AVAC’s Weekly NewsDigest.
Find out at bethegeneration.nih.gov if there is an HIV vaccine trial unit (HVTU) in your area and consider joining their community advisory board.