ActHIVate Fund Grants 2026–2028: €2 Million Funding for MSM and Trans-Led Organisations Advancing HIV Services, Advocacy and Inclusive Healthcare
Aidsfonds has announced the upcoming ActHIVate Fund to support community-led HIV responses for MSM and trans communities in restrictive environments. A total of €2 million is available in the first funding round for up to 20 organisations.
Overview
The ActHIVate Fund, established by Aidsfonds, provides flexible support to established men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans-led community organisations. The initiative focuses on delivering HIV-related healthcare, conducting strategic advocacy, and integrating inclusive services into existing health systems in settings where access to healthcare is highly restricted.
The fund features a total allocation of €2 million in its first round and is expected to award funding to up to 20 organisations. The implementation period runs for approximately one year and nine months, from April 2027 through December 2028.
Eligibility
Primary applicants must be registered local community organisations led by MSM and trans community members with substantial experience in HIV service delivery and advocacy.
- Unregistered organisations may also apply if they have an established fiscal host.
- Eligible countries and regions for this call include Uganda, Nigeria, and selected countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) and Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA).
- Projects must be implemented within a single country; multi-country or regional initiatives are excluded.
Benefits
Grants provide flexible financial support covering community-led HIV service delivery, strategic advocacy, evidence building, integration of inclusive services into mainstream health systems, and core organisational strengthening.
How to Apply
Applicants should review the complete Request for Proposals and submit their applications through the official grants portal once it opens.
Deadline
The full Request for Proposals is published and the grants portal opens on 21 September 2026, with full proposal submissions due by 25 October 2026.