ActHIVate Fund 2026

ActHIVate Fund 2026 by Aidsfonds is a pooled grant initiative supporting community-led HIV responses tailored for trans and men who have sex with men (MSM) in regions with restricted healthcare access. This fund addresses funding gaps, political challenges, and shrinking civic space for these communities, offering €2 million in flexible funding for the first round of proposals. The goal is to bolster health services, advocacy, and integration of community-led approaches into health systems, with a focus on operational sustainability and rapid response to needs. Applications target civil society organizations in Uganda, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova, with projects running from April 2027 to December 2028.

What it offers

• €2,000,000 in pooled funding for the first round, with a broader €4 million commitment over four years.
• Flexible resources to support programme implementation, organizational capacity-building, and advocacy efforts.
• Focus on health services, strategic advocacy, and integration of community-led approaches into health systems.
• Support for emerging needs and opportunities through rapid response mechanisms.

Who can apply

• Community-led, not-for-profit civil society organizations led by and primarily serving MSM and trans communities with experience in HIV-related health programming.
• Organizations must be based in Uganda, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, or Moldova.

How to apply

1. Submit proposals online via Aidsfonds’ Good Grants Platform by Sunday, 25 October 2026, 23:59 CET in English.
2. Applications must include a project proposal aligned with the fund’s objectives, demonstrating experience in HIV-related work and community leadership.
3. Required documentation will be outlined in the full Request for Proposals (available for download).

Good to know

• Applications must be submitted before 25 October 2026 and notified by mid-December 2026.
• An online Q&A session is held on 30 September 2026 (11:00–12:00 CEST) in English, Arabic, and Russian to address questions about the process. Questions must be submitted by Sunday, 27 September 2026 via a provided link.
• The fund is pooled, with potential future contributions from additional donors.
• Projects must run between 1 April 2027 and 31 December 2028.