More funding for AIDS and TB NGOs

Issued by SA Ministry of Health

NGOs are considered to be national entities if they provide a service in three or more provinces and the closing date for applications is 18 January 2007.

The budget allocated for NGO funding has been increased from R56 million in 2006/2007 to R62 million in 2007/2008 financial year.

Every year, we are increasing the funding of the many NGOs that are assisting government in implementing a comprehensive response to HIV and AIDS and TB in the country. We hope that this years allocation will enable our programmes to reach even more people in need of care and reduce the number of new infections, said Minister Tshabalala-Msimang.

  • The funds will be made available to eligible organisations providing the following services:
  • Prevention Interventions including Voluntary Counseling and Testing, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV, Youth Life Skills & High Transmission Areas Interventions
  • Community Mobilisation for AIDS competence including Home-Based Care
  • Support for People Living with HIV and AIDS
  • Treatment Adherence Counselling including TB Directly Observed Treatment
  • Governance and Leadership Development

Applicants must be seeking to implement priority areas of the National Strategic Plan of 20072011 and Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Care, Management and Treatment Plan.

They must be registered as a non-profit organization and have a constitution and a functioning governing board. They are required to submit a copy of financial policy signed by the Board. Demonstration of a good track record in HIV, AIDS and TB service delivery will be a recommendation.

Applicants will have to fill in application forms which are obtainable from provincial and national Department of Health offices or on: www.doh.gov.za/docs/proposal-f.html

The forms should be accompanied by a business plan detailing schematic plan and budget for funds requested and details of other sources of funding.

Applicants should also submit letters of recommendation from the HIV and AIDS programme managers within their respective provinces where the NGO is operating.

For media enquiries contact: Sibani Mngadi 0827720161

Applicants can contact:
Ms K. Mooketsi
Tel: (012) 312-3101
Fax: (012) 312-0921/3115/22

More information on the funding is also available on the Department of Health website: www.doh.gov.za