HIV Engage
Gilead’s ‘HIV Engage’ Community Grants aim to support projects that address HIV care inequalities, from prevention and testing to supporting those diagnosed in and out of care, including providing peer-to-peer support, and education across the UK and Ireland. We believe that everyone should have access to the same quality healthcare, regardless of their background and circumstances..
Eligibility
Gilead will consider applications that reach diverse communities within the UK and Ireland. We would welcome proposals that aim to improve outcomes for specific communities impacted by HIV, including but not limited to the following:
- Minority ethnic communities (Black, Asian, and other minorities)
- LGBTQIA+ communities
- People transferring care from overseas / displaced individuals
- Roma or traveller communities
- People with physical disabilities
- People with learning disabilities
- Younger or older groups who are marginalised by their age
Further information on the eligibility criteria can be found in the Funding Opportunity Announcement document.
Application Process
Organisations are required to submit their requests using the online application form and selecting the #HIVEngage programme tag. Please review the grant FAQs prior to applying. The form can be accessed on our How to Apply page.
If you are unsure whether your project/initiative is suitable or have any questions at all, please do get in touch with us at [email protected].
Key Dates and Deadline
Application period opens: 22nd July
Deadline to submit proposals: 15th September
Grant period begins: 1st December
Recent Projects
Explore the following examples of past projects for an understanding of the ongoing developments across our HIV sectors.
| Organisation(s) | Project | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4M Mentor Mother Network | Psychosocial support for women living with HIV from black minoritised communities | Providing support, education, perinatal training, psychological support, and 1:1 supervision for women living with HIV from black minority communities, to reduce inequalities and promote engagement in care. |
| Aymara | HIV engagement and retention in care for Latin American communities | Delivery of sexual health services in London through workshops, focus groups and testing sessions across the year, including distribution of content from sessions. |
| Blue Sky Trust | Equality and Engagement Project | Working with the Newcastle multi-disciplinary HIV team to improve engagement in care through testing a variety of methods in outreach services, peer mentoring and community support. |
| Body and Soul | Building Resilient Families programme | Providing holistic support across entire families for people living with HIV – particularly families from black minority communities disproportionally affected by HIV. |
| Brigstowe | The Brigstowe Project providing support services | Providing migrant and asylum support services (MASS) in Bristol and the surrounding areas, for refugees, migrants, asylum seekers and victims of trafficking living with HIV. |
| The Food Chain | Eating Together and Eating Positively: addressing barriers to inequalities and HIV care | Providing education, support and communal eating services to help tackle loneliness within the HIV community and encourage those living with HIV to lead healthy, independent lives. . |
| Waverly Care | Minority Ethnic Health: Peer Educator Project | Piloting a peer education programme for people in the HIV community through direct engagement and educational resources that improve knowledge about HIV and reduce stigma in minority communities. |
| Yorkshire MESMAC | No More Misses – PrEP for Women | Delivering discovery days and providing resources to women from marginalised groups / at risk populations to help improve knowledge of and access to PrEP. |
Contact Us
For more information, general enquiries, or questions on a specific application, email us at [email protected] and we will support you with your request.