Summary
Catalysing Innovation for HIV Prevention in the Caribbean is a funding opportunity for legally registered Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), and Community-Led Organisations (CLOs) serving key populations in eligible Caribbean countries.
The grant supports practical, locally led innovations that are practical and aim at improving HIV prevention, testing, and care services. The funding amount available ranges from 40,000 to 70,000 USD. The application deadline is 30 January 2026 at 11:59 PM Jamaica time.
About The Grant
The Catalysing Innovation for HIV Prevention in the Caribbean is a multi-country grant
that focuses on building sustainable access to HIV prevention and care. The Global Fund provides funding to specific regions in the Caribbean to combat diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Eligible countries include: Belize, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, and Suriname.
The funding is available for legally registered Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), and Community-Led Organisations (CLOs) in the Caribbean and its participating regions. Funding of up to 40,000 – 70,000 is available for one successful applicant each year in every participating country.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: USD 40,000 – 70,000 per project.
- Maximum award: USD 70,000.
- Project duration supported: April 2026 – March 2028.
Who Can Apply
Eligible organisation types:
- Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
- Community-Based Organisations (CBOs)
- Community-Led Organisations (CLOs) focused on key populations.
Registration requirements: Must be legally registered in an eligible country.
Geographic eligibility: Organisations registered in:
- Dominican Republic
- Cuba
- Haiti
- Belize
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Suriname
Sector or thematic focus: Initiatives addressing HIV testing and care; PrEP/PEP access and adherence; comprehensive HIV/STI prevention, including cross-cutting components such as technology use, service delivery improvements, human rights, gender barriers, and strategic data use.
Application Process
- Applicants must complete their submission form and submit it by email, depending on their country or region.
Submit by email:
- For DR, Cuba, Haiti: unidaddeproyectoscoin@gmail.com
- For Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname: programms@cvccoalition.org
- Subject line should include: Innovation Grant Proposal – Organisation Name – Country
- Participate in online Q&A sessions on 15 January 2026.
- Proposals are reviewed for eligibility and quality; shortlisted projects enter negotiation for final agreements and disbursement.
Required Materials
- Completed application form.
- Budget template.
- Letters of support if necessary.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 30 January 2026.
- Evaluation: February 2026
- Confirmation of shortlisted projects: March 2026
- Project duration: April 2026 – March 2028
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Selection Notes
- Highly competitive due to regional scope and limited funding.
- Priority given to proposals demonstrating measurable improvement in access and outcomes for key populations.
- Projects must integrate cross-cutting areas such as technology use, human rights, gender-based barrier mitigation, and enhanced service delivery.
Official Source
- Official Application Page: https://cvccoalition.org/grants/call-for-proposals-innovation-grants/
