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Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund
Community funding for HIV and hepatitis C initiatives
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 29, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supported community-based HIV and hepatitis C projects focused on prevention, testing, care, and stigma reduction. The maximum funding amount was not specified, and eligible activities included peer-based interventions, systems change, capacity building, and campaigns.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : January 29, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- Women & girls
- LGBTQ+ community
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Peer-based and culturally safe prevention, testing, and linkage-to-care interventions.
- Actions to improve systems and reduce policy barriers for key populations.
- Capacity-building for frontline providers and health professionals.
- Campaigns designed to change a specific behavior in a defined audience.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Full proposal, if invited
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations and corporations
- Unincorporated not-for-profit organizations, societies, or coalitions
- Post-secondary institutions for community-based programming
- Indigenous organizations serving First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Peoples
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a letter of intent
- Prepare and submit the LOI before the deadline.
- Step 2: Await review results
- Applicants were informed of LOI results by email.
- Step 3: Submit a full proposal if invited
- Only successful LOI applicants were invited to proceed to the next stage.
Processing and Agreement
- Letters of intent were reviewed and applicants were notified by email.
- Successful applicants were invited to submit a full proposal.
- Approved projects were scheduled to begin after final approval.
Additional information
- The program is closed and no longer accepting letters of intent.
- Applicants could apply as a single organization or as part of a community alliance.
- Project scope could be local, regional, or national.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund Program
What is the Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund?
This program supported community-based HIV and hepatitis C projects focused on prevention, testing, care, and stigma reduction. The maximum funding amount was not specified, and eligible activities included peer-based interventions, systems change, capacity building, and campaigns.
Who is eligible for the Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund program?
To be eligible for the Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund program, you must:
Canadian eligible organization
Relevant prevention experience
Focused on key populations
What expenses are eligible under Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund?
Peer-based and culturally safe prevention, testing, and linkage-to-care interventions.
Actions to improve systems and reduce policy barriers for key populations.
Capacity-building for frontline providers and health professionals.
Campaigns designed to change a specific behavior in a defined audience.
Who can I contact for more information about the Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at phac.cgc.solicitations2-csc-aspc@canada.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund available?
The Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund?
Applying for funding under the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund is funded by Government of Canada