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Calling for proposals from Civil Society Organisations for implementation of a grant facility for advocacy on SRH-HIV Integration

European Union (EU) Funded International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) –South Asia Regional Office (SARO) Project on Building Momentum for SRH-HIV Integration in South Asia at FPA Sri Lanka.

Background: Linking HIV/AIDS and Sexual & Reproductive Health programmes has the potential to significantly curtail the AIDS epidemic. It also addresses the unmet needs and rights of youth, women and men living with HIV/AIDS to Sexual & Reproductive Health services.

The Objective of the small grant facility of USD 2,000 is to enable local CSOs to advocate with stakeholders on SRH-HIV Integration in Global Fund proposals at the National Level. It is also aimed at building capacity of the CSOs to be able to submit integrated proposals to GFATM and other donors. The small grant may also be used by the CSOs to advocate on SRH-HIV Integration with the media to create greater coverage of issues.

Who may apply: Organizations working at National or Province level on Advocacy for SRH, HIV & gender equality. PLHIV Networks, Women-led organizations and Youth-led organizations are encouraged to apply.

Duration of the grant: Four to Six months.

Conditions for Funding: Following documents must be attached to the proposal.
  • Currently valid Registration/ renewal
  • Geographical coverage
  • A project proposal comprising –background/justification/ objectives/activities including monitoring and evaluation / work plan / budget
  • Annual program reports – at least ONE year (preferably 3 year(s)
  • Audited financial statement for 2011
  • Evidence of experience in working/advocating on SRH and HIV and /or related issues
  • Evidence of managing a previous grant of at least Rs. 150,000/- annually
Activities that may be supported under the grant: Media advocacy, Advocacy on SRH-HIV integration,Capacity building of CSOs to position them as PR and SR in GFATM

General Conditions of the Grant:
  • The agreement will be a sub-contract and include all the clauses applicable for direct EU agreement.
  • The grant will be towards programmatic cost only and will not include any capital cost like computers, vehicle, rent etc.
  • A formal agreement will be signed by contracting parties (FPASri Lanka and the grantee) setting out the Termsand Conditions of the grant and the procedures by which the grant will operate.
  • Program monitoring and output evaluation will be conducted by the FPASri Lanka and may include on-site assessment.
  • Grant recipient/s will submit a monthly narrative report to FPASri Lanka and at the closure of the project submit both a complete audited financial report and a narrative report.
Application with all relevant documentation must be forwarded under registered cover to:

Director – HIV/AIDS & Advocacy
FPA Sri Lanka
37/27, Bullers Lane
Colombo – 07

Deadline for applications is 1 June 2012. Approved project(s) will be informed within two weeks of the deadline.

For more information contact the Advocacy/ EU Project Team on 011-2555455 Ext: 285/282