Getting to Zero Mini-Grants

Geographic Scope: Santa Clara County, California

Background:
As of 2015, there were over 2,700 people living with HIV/AIDS in Santa Clara County, with an estimated 9% of persons with HIV unaware of their infection. HIV incidence increased 20% from 2013-2014. The Health Trust collaborated with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department on the "Getting to Zero" (GTZ) initiative, aiming for "zero new HIV infections, zero deaths from HIV, and zero stigma related to HIV." The Health Trust was selected as the lead agency to coordinate this effort over four years.

Focus Areas:

• PrEP and PeP Implementation
• Universal, comprehensive STD Screening and Targeted Testing
• Initiation of Care and Retention in Care
• Reduction of Stigma

Award Details:

• Total funding per round: $100,000
• Clinical organizations: $50,000 available
• Non-clinical organizations: $50,000 available
• Individual award range: $1,500 - $20,000

Eligible Applicants:

• Community-based organizations
• Public agencies
• Clinics
• Schools
• Healthcare provider organizations
• Non-profit organizations

Allowable Expenses:
Grant funds support planning, staffing, materials, supplies, outreach, and marketing needed to address GTZ priority areas.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Projects must directly benefit residents of Santa Clara County
• All proposals must be completed and costs incurred by June 30, 2017

Reporting Requirements:
Grantees must submit a final grant report 30 days upon completion of the mini-grant project.

Application Process

Key Dates (Historical):

• Application Release: Wednesday, March 1, 2017
• Application Due: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 5:00 PM
• Grant Awards Announced: Monday, April 3, 2017
• Project Timeframe: April 3, 2017 - June 30, 2017

Application Steps:

1. Create an online account (if you don't have one)
2. Access the full proposal through your online account
3. Submit application by Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 5:00 PM
4. Email questions to Maria Garcia at MariaG@healthtrust.org

Notes:

• Separate applications released for healthcare provider organizations vs. other types of organizations
• A PDF copy of the announcement was available for download
• All application materials submitted through online portal