Projects Developed By and For Key and Vulnerable Populations
This call (24-2025-INIT-KVP-APR-02) is designed to support next phase projects that build on previous Initiative funding, aiming to strengthen the role of key and vulnerable populations who often face exclusion from health systems. It backs initiatives co-created with these communities, especially young girls and women, who represent a significant portion of new HIV cases and are highly vulnerable to malaria and tuberculosis. Promoting their health and well-being through targeted prevention and empowerment efforts is critical in combating major pandemics.
L’Initiative will prioritize projects that focus on:
- building capacity among national and community-level stakeholders;
- empowering and supporting target populations;
- designing advocacy plans;
- ensuring key and vulnerable populations participate in decision-making;
- advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights;
- implementing cross-cutting strategies to address gender inequalities.
For full details on this call and eligibility requirements, please see the guidelines:
New in 2025: Two Funding Streams for Calls for Proposals
Each year, L’Initiative launches calls for proposals to support catalytic projects that drive innovation in health practices and policies and help scale up promising solutions. This year, five calls have been announced, organized into two tracks:
- “New Projects,” which includes three calls for proposals;
- “Next Phase Projects,” which includes two calls for proposals.
Two online information sessions will be held (each simultaneously interpreted in French and English) to guide applicants in submitting their proposals online:
- December 3, 2024, at 10:00 (UTC+1)
- January 8, 2025, at 10:00 (UTC+1)
During these 1.5-hour sessions, L’Initiative will present the project call application platform, as well as the submission criteria and procedures. As the number of places is limited, please register as soon as possible.
L’Initiative Supporting Catalytic Projects
Since 2011, L’Initiative has been providing technical assistance and catalytic funding to around forty countries supported by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, enhancing grant impact and maximizing health outcomes. This work is essential in ensuring the strength of pandemic response and health systems.