Grant Competition for Non-Governmental HIV Service Organizations (Ukraine)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026

The Grant Competition for Non-Governmental HIV Service Organizations provides up to UAH 5.4 million to eligible Ukrainian NGOs working to expand community-level HIV testing and improve timely access to HIV treatment. Funded projects can run for up to nine months and are expected to use differentiated service delivery approaches to identify new HIV cases and connect people with appropriate care. Grant Competition for Non-Governmental HIV Service Organizations The grant competition supports Ukrainian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in HIV prevention, testing, and community-based health services. The initiative is designed to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations and improve access to HIV-related services outside traditional healthcare settings. A key focus is the use of differentiated service delivery (DSD) to make HIV testing more accessible to communities and help people diagnosed with HIV reach treatment services promptly. What Is the Purpose of the Grant? The programme aims to address barriers to HIV testing and treatment by supporting community-level service delivery. Funded activities are expected to contribute to: - Increased access to HIV testing. - Identification of previously undiagnosed HIV cases. - Earlier connection to HIV treatment. - Improved community-level HIV prevention. - Strengthened capacity of Ukrainian NGOs. - More accessible and differentiated HIV services. The approach is particularly important for reaching people who may face barriers to accessing conventional health facilities. What Is Differentiated Service Delivery? Differentiated service delivery (DSD) is a person-centred approach that adapts HIV services to the needs and circumstances of different groups. Instead of relying on one standard service model, DSD can help organizations provide testing and treatment support through approaches that are more accessible to specific communities. Under this grant competition, differentiated approaches are intended to help identify new HIV cases at the community level and facilitate timely access to treatment. Grant Amount and Project Duration

Successful applicants may receive up to:

- Maximum grant: UAH 5,400,000

- Maximum implementation period: 9 months

Applicants should develop realistic project plans that can achieve measurable HIV prevention, testing, and treatment-access outcomes within the permitted implementation period. Who Is Eligible? The competition is intended for Ukrainian non-governmental organizations with the capacity and experience required to implement HIV-related community programmes.

Eligible NGOs should demonstrate:

- Appropriate organizational capacity. - Experience in HIV prevention or HIV service delivery. - The ability to implement community-level HIV interventions. - Capacity to achieve the objectives of the proposed programme. - Relevant operational and management systems. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that their organization has the experience and infrastructure necessary to manage a grant of the proposed scale. What Types of Activities Are Supported? The central focus is on expanding access to community-level HIV testing and timely treatment. Proposed projects should therefore demonstrate how they will: - Reach communities with limited access to HIV services. - Increase HIV testing opportunities. - Identify new HIV cases. - Provide appropriate referral or linkage to treatment. - Use differentiated service delivery approaches. - Strengthen HIV prevention and community outreach. - Improve the capacity of NGOs to deliver HIV-related services. The exact activities and eligible costs should be confirmed against the official competition guidelines and grant requirements. Why Does This Grant Matter? HIV testing is an essential entry point to prevention and treatment services. When people can access testing within their communities, potential barriers related to distance, stigma, accessibility, or conventional healthcare settings may be reduced. By supporting Ukrainian NGOs, the grant competition seeks to strengthen the community-based HIV response and improve the pathway from testing to diagnosis and treatment. This makes the programme particularly relevant to organizations already working directly with communities affected by or at risk of HIV. How to Apply Eligible NGOs should prepare their application around the programme’s core objectives.

A practical preparation process includes:

- Confirm organizational eligibility Verify that the organization is a Ukrainian NGO with relevant HIV prevention or service-delivery experience. - Define the community need Identify the populations or communities that experience barriers to HIV testing and treatment access. - Develop the service-delivery approach Explain how differentiated service delivery will be used to make HIV testing more accessible. - Set measurable objectives Establish clear targets for testing, identification of new HIV cases, referrals, and treatment linkage. - Prepare the implementation plan Ensure proposed activities can realistically be completed within the maximum nine-month implementation period. - Develop the budget Prepare a detailed and realistic budget within the maximum grant amount of UAH 5.4 million. - Demonstrate organizational capacity Provide evidence of previous HIV-related work, management capacity, and the ability to deliver the proposed programme. - Submit the application according to the competition requirements Ensure all required documents and information are complete before submission. Important Funding Conditions Selection and subgranting are subject to several conditions.

Funding is contingent upon:

- Signing of the primary funding agreement by Pact. - Availability of funds. - Receipt of all necessary donor approvals. - Completion of the applicable selection and subgranting processes. Therefore, meeting the eligibility requirements does not by itself guarantee that funding will be awarded. Tips for Appli