Applications are invited for ViiV Healthcare’s Positive Action Funding Opportunities, a global grant programme that supports community-led and community-based organizations working to eliminate AIDS, improve HIV prevention, strengthen treatment outcomes, and support people living with HIV.
Through its Positive Action Community Strategic Initiatives (CSI) programme, ViiV Healthcare provides funding to organizations implementing innovative and evidence-based interventions that address HIV-related challenges in communities worldwide. The programme focuses on empowering local organizations, strengthening community leadership, and advancing equitable access to HIV services.
About Positive Action
Positive Action is ViiV Healthcare’s global social impact programme dedicated to supporting communities most affected by HIV. The initiative invests in community-driven solutions that improve health outcomes, reduce stigma, increase access to care, and help achieve the goal of ending AIDS.
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Funding is available to community-led and community-based organizations through two major funding streams:
- Innovator Funding
- Momentum Funding
These funding opportunities are designed to support both new ideas and the expansion of successful HIV interventions.
Funding Streams
1. Innovator Funding
The Innovator Funding stream supports organizations seeking to test and pilot new approaches to HIV prevention, treatment, care, advocacy, or community engagement.
Funding Available:
- Up to £100,000
- Maximum of £50,000 per year
- Funding period of 2 years
Key Features:
- Supports innovative and pilot interventions.
- Approaches must be new to the applicant organization.
- Ideas may have been implemented elsewhere but must be new to the applying organization.
- Designed to generate evidence before future scale-up.
2. Momentum Funding
The Momentum Funding stream supports organizations that have already implemented successful HIV interventions and are ready to scale their impact.
Funding Available:
- Up to £300,000
- Maximum of £100,000 per year
- Funding period of 3 years
Key Features:
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- Supports expansion of proven interventions.
- Applicants must demonstrate evidence of previous success.
- Can build upon projects funded by Positive Action or other donors.
- Focuses on sustainability and long-term impact beyond the funding period.
Areas of Focus
Positive Action supports initiatives that contribute to:
- HIV prevention
- HIV testing and diagnosis
- Linkage to care
- Retention in treatment
- Viral suppression
- Community advocacy
- Reducing HIV-related stigma and discrimination
- Supporting vulnerable and underserved populations
- Improving health outcomes for children, adolescents, and adults living with HIV
- Strengthening community-led healthcare systems
Who Can Apply?
The programme primarily supports:
- Community-led organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Civil society organizations
- HIV advocacy groups
- Local health organizations
- Organizations serving vulnerable and underserved populations affected by HIV
Positive Action places strong emphasis on:
- Local leadership
- Community ownership
- Equity and inclusion
- Sustainable impact
- Meaningful engagement of people living with HIV
Funding Benefits
Successful organizations may receive:
- Grants of up to £100,000 under Innovator Funding.
- Grants of up to £300,000 under Momentum Funding.
- Multi-year financial support.
- Capacity-building opportunities.
- Access to global networks and partnerships.
- Support for scaling effective community interventions.
- Opportunities to generate evidence and strengthen programme sustainability.
Selection Priorities
Projects are generally assessed based on:
- Community impact
- Innovation
- Evidence of effectiveness
- Sustainability
- Inclusion of people living with HIV
- Potential for scale and replication
- Alignment with Positive Action’s mission to eliminate AIDS and improve quality of life for affected communities.
Application Process
Organizations interested in applying should monitor the Positive Action Funding Opportunities portal for upcoming funding rounds and calls for proposals.
Funding opportunities are released periodically, with specific eligibility criteria, focus areas, and application requirements announced for each round.
Current Funding Status
According to the official Positive Action website, there are currently no open global funding rounds. Interested organizations are encouraged to regularly check the funding portal for future opportunities and announcements.
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Positive Action programme has become one of the leading global funding mechanisms supporting community-led HIV responses. By investing directly in local organizations, the programme helps strengthen health systems, reduce inequalities, combat stigma, and improve outcomes for people living with HIV worldwide.
For organizations working in HIV prevention, treatment, advocacy, and community health, Positive Action funding provides a valuable opportunity to test innovative ideas, expand successful programmes, and create lasting impact in communities most affected by HIV.
