Please note: The deadline for proposals has passed. For further information, contact Public Health Programs.

OSI's Public Health Programs calls for proposals to support community-based advocacy for the improvement of local, national, or regional policies and programs on TB/HIV co-infection in countries and regions affected by the dual TB/HIV epidemics.

Despite the fact that tuberculosis (TB) is preventable, treatable, and curable, TB is the most common co-infection and a leading killer of people with HIV. Historically, these two diseases have been approached by government health services as completely separate, with little attempt to coordinate services and care.

Moreover, community participation in TB policy development is still low, despite evidence that community-based advocacy, social mobilization and public education are key elements in expanding TB services to communities affected by HIV/AIDS and in establishing effective linkages between HIV and TB programs. OSI’s TB/HIV Advocacy Grant Competition aims to promote increased community participation in health policy development, implementation and evaluation.

As the effective leaders of HIV/AIDS treatment literacy and treatment advocacy in most countries affected by the dual epidemics, AIDS groups—groups led or with major participation at all levels by people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)—are particularly encouraged to apply.

Projects proposing activities in one country can apply for up to $5,000. Projects from regional networks may apply for up to $15,000.