Request for Proposals: Small Grants for Civil Society and Community Engagement in Global Fund Processes in Asia Pacific

Overview: The Asia Pacific Regional Learning Hub (APRLH) by Seven Alliance invites initiatives, groups, or organizations of communities and civil society living with, affected by, or vulnerable to HIV, TB, and Malaria in the Asia Pacific region to apply for small grants. These grants aim to enhance the meaningful engagement of civil society and communities in Global Fund and related national processes.

About the Initiative: Operating under the Community Engagement Strategic Initiative (CE SI) of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund), the Regional Learning Hubs work to strengthen community engagement by:

• Amplifying information, updates, and best practices.
• Brokering diverse learning platforms.
• Assisting communities in accessing technical assistance.

The Learning Hubs contribute to two key CE SI outcomes:

1. Communities access timely and relevant Global Fund-related information.
2. Communities drive program quality based on the adoption of global guidance and sharing of best practices.

These grants are designed to create a catalytic effect at the country level, providing rapid support for communities and civil society to strengthen their engagement in national-level Global Fund processes and HIV, TB, and Malaria national responses.

Eligible Activities for Funding
The following activities are examples of initiatives that may be supported, but applicants are encouraged to propose their own ideas:

• Community-led assessments to generate strategic information for HIV, TB, and Malaria responses, human rights protection, gender equality promotion, and meaningful engagement.
• Community-led program reviews to enhance service delivery based on community perspectives.
• Community consultations to inform national policies, guidelines, and plans.
• Engagement planning to strengthen community participation in Global Fund processes.
• Caucusing and advocacy strategy development for coordinated community-led advocacy.
• Mapping of civil society and community organizations to strengthen community systems and responses.
• Refinement or validation of engagement tools for Global Fund-related processes.
• Workshops to enhance knowledge of civil society and community groups on the Global Fund.
• Face-to-face meetings to identify priority interventions for inclusion in national funding requests.

Key Considerations

• This funding cannot be used for organizational development.
• Proposals should prioritize all three diseases (HIV, TB, and Malaria) where possible.
• Activities must align with national Global Fund-related priorities.
• Advocacy activities must be directly related to Global Fund processes.

Grant Details

• Implementation Period: 3 to 4 months from contract signing.
• Language Requirement: Applications and reports must be submitted in English.
• Funding Amount: Up to USD $6,000 per grant (depending on proposed activities).
• Country Limit: A maximum of one grant per country will be awarded for this period.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:

• Be registered as a legal entity in their country (or work with a registered fiscal host).
• Be a CBO, NGO, or other non-profit organization (initiative groups must have a fiscal host).
• Work with, represent, provide services for, or advocate for key populations affected by HIV, TB, and Malaria at the national level.
• Have the capacity to prepare financial and narrative reports as required by donors.

Application Process
Deadline: March 9, 2025, 23:59 Bangkok Time
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged.
To Apply, Submit the Following Documents to communications@sevenallianceap.com:

• Completed Application Form, signed by the organization’s director or responsible representative.
• Workplan and Budget (Excel format).
• Annex 1 – Organization registration document (translated into English).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated by a selection committee of Seven Alliance Consortium members based on the following criteria (total 100 points, minimum required 80 points):

• Problem Statement (20 points) – Clearly defined and relevant issue.
• Objectives (20 points) – Clear and achievable goals.
• Planned Activities (20 points) – Realistic and well-structured activities.
• Financial and Administrative Capacity (20 points) – Feasible budget and organizational capability.
• Coordination (20 points) – Engagement with key partners.

DOWNLOAD :
Application Form.

Workplan and Budget Template. 

For inquiries, please contact us before the application deadline: March 9, 2025, 23:59 Bangkok Time.