U.S. President?s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Small Grants Program

The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Small Grants Program aims to support community-based organizations in Malawi to carry out small-scale projects that promote HIV prevention, testing, and treatment among high-risk groups. The program seeks to address the needs of vulnerable populations, including male and female sex workers, youths, men, men who have sex with men, prisoners, and orphaned and vulnerable children. Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong connection to the local community and a history of successful work in implementing HIV/AIDS programs. • Facilitate community-led monitoring activities • Identify and address gaps to improve the HIV/AIDS referral system • Engage with established networks, clubs, and/or support groups to distribute quality messaging on prevention, testing, and care • Address stigma, discrimination, violence, and marginalization toward members of vulnerable groups and people living with HIV/AIDS • Create demand for testing • Educate target beneficiaries on accessing proper information and services • Provide training and support on nutrition and healthy lifestyles for people living with HIV/AIDS • Promote life skills, sexual reproductive health, and HIV education for in-school and out-of-school youth • Promote integration of HIV/AIDS activities or messaging with other development interventions happening in the community • Engage local leaders on changing community and social norms to prevent the spread of HIV