Applications are open for ActHIVate Fund 2026: €2 Million Funding for Community-Led HIV Organisations supporting community-led HIV services, advocacy and organisational strengthening in eligible countries.
Background & Funding Opportunity
The ActHIVate Fund is a new pooled funding mechanism established by Aidsfonds to strengthen community-led HIV responses for trans and men who have sex with men (MSM) communities in settings where access to healthcare remains restricted.
For its first funding round, ActHIVate is making €2 million available to eligible community-led organisations.
The wider ActHIVate Fund will receive €4 million from Aidsfonds over four years in flexible funding.
The current call supports organisations working to sustain HIV-related health services, strengthen advocacy and integrate community-led approaches into health systems.
What the Funding Supports
The fund recognises that community-led organisations need flexible resources to:
- Sustain HIV-related health services.
- Implement community-led programmes.
- Strengthen organisational capacity.
- Support strategic advocacy.
- Sustain organisational operations.
- Respond to emerging needs and opportunities.
- Strengthen community-led approaches within existing health systems.
The call also recognises the relationship between HIV service delivery and strategic advocacy.
Who Can Apply?
The call is open to community-led, not-for-profit civil society organisations that:
- Are led by and primarily serve MSM and trans communities.
- Have demonstrated experience in HIV-related health programming and/or advocacy.
- Operate in one of the eligible countries.
The eligible countries are:
- Uganda
- Nigeria
- Morocco
- Egypt
- Lebanon
- Ukraine
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Moldova
Note: The official text provided lists these nine countries, although some secondary descriptions may refer to a different number. Applicants should rely on the official Aidsfonds Request for Proposals for the definitive eligibility list.
Funding Details
Total funding available: €2,000,000
Fund: ActHIVate Fund
Funding type: Flexible funding
Eligible applicants: Community-led, not-for-profit civil society organisations
Project period: April 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028
Application deadline: October 25, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Application language: English
The official call does not state in the announcement provided that every successful organisation will receive an equal share of the €2 million. Applicants should consult the full Request for Proposals for the applicable funding parameters.
Additional Information
Aidsfonds is organising an online Q&A session on September 30, 2026, from 11:00–12:00 CEST, conducted in English, Arabic and Russian.
Questions can be submitted before the session. Aidsfonds says a Frequently Asked Questions document will be updated following the Q&A process.
Successful and unsuccessful applicants are expected to be notified in mid-December 2026.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in English through the Aidsfonds Good Grants platform.
Applicants should review the full Request for Proposals and application questions before preparing their submission.
Application deadline: October 25, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Apply through: Aidsfonds Good Grants Application Platform
Full Request for Proposals: Download the ActHIVate Fund RFP
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ActHIVate Fund?
ActHIVate is a pooled funding mechanism established by Aidsfonds to strengthen community-led HIV responses for trans and MSM communities in contexts where healthcare access is restricted.
How much funding is available?
The first funding round has a total allocation of €2 million.
What types of organisations can apply?
Eligible applicants are community-led, not-for-profit civil society organisations led by and primarily serving MSM and trans communities, with demonstrated HIV-related programming or advocacy experience.
Which countries are eligible?
The official announcement provided lists Uganda, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova. Applicants should confirm the final country eligibility requirements in the official RFP.
When must projects take place?
Proposed projects must be implemented between April 1, 2027 and December 31, 2028.
When is the application deadline?
Applications must be received by October 25, 2026 at 23:59 CET.
When will applicants receive a decision?
Aidsfonds states that successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified in mid-December 2026.
Final Thoughts
The ActHIVate Fund 2026 provides a €2 million funding opportunity for eligible community-led organisations working on HIV services, advocacy and organisational strengthening for trans and MSM communities in the specified countries.
Eligible organisations should review the full RFP carefully and submit their applications through the Aidsfonds Good Grants platform before the October 25, 2026 deadline.
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