ISEAN Hivos Program | Strengthening community systems to reduce the vulnerability to and impact of HIV among MSM and TG in Malaysia 1

Issuance Date: 29th October 2014 ISEAN-Hivos-GF-R10-HIV/AIDS – THE CHALLENGE FUND EOI No.: TCF P2Y2a

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

What is the Background/Rationale? The Insular Southeast Asian Network on MSM, TG, and HIV (ISEAN) and the Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries (Hivos) jointly submitted a regional proposal to the Global Fund for AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (GFATM) Round 10 in 2010. The programme entitled, ‘Strengthening Community Systems to Reduce Vulnerability to and Impact of HIV infection on MSM and TG in Insular Southeast Asia’, was approved by GFATM and the contract for the grant was signed on 6 October 2011. This grant has the main goal of reducing (a) the vulnerability and risks of MSM and TG to HIV infection and (b) the impact of HIV on their lives in Insular Southeast Asia. It intends to address critical gaps in supporting and scaling up activities that reduce HIV/AIDS among MSMs and TGs. One of the strategies of ISEAN Hivos Programme (IHP) is to provide financial assistance to community-based organizations (CBOs) working with MSM and Transgender (TG) people to support the implementation of their activities in line with their Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives (VMGOs). Thus, PT Foundation (PTF), as the Sub-Recipient (SR) of the grant in Malaysia, is announcing the opening of the second round of IHP’s The Challenge Fund or TCF. TCF aims to contribute to the national HIV and AIDS response to sexual transmission by promoting innovative ideas/concepts through small project implementation. This second round shall be called TCF P2Y2a. PTF is now calling for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and Project Proposals for TCF P2Y2a. Details of the mechanics are found below. Who can Apply? TCF P2Y2a is open only to the Malaysian MSM and TG Network or myISEAN Secretariat or Board as well as its member CBOs. These include those CBOs who joined in Phase 1 as well as those who have just joined myISEAN. What are the Requirements?

1. Duly filled up and signed Expression of Interest or EOI (Template Attached) 2. Duly filled up and signed Bank Account Form (Form Attached) 3. Duly filled up Project Proposal (Template Attached) 4. Duly filled up Budget Proposal (Template Attached)

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What does the Grant Cover? The grant shall cover innovative projects or activities related to organizational development of CBOs/network and sexual health services delivery (HIV Prevention, Testing, Treatment, Care and Support or PTTCS), creation of an enabling environment, and improving strategic information. Preferential consideration shall be given to those projects with tangible outputs. Projects under each category could be covered, but not limited to the following:

Organizational Development

Training Manuals Development

Organizational Video Production Sexual Health Services Delivery

Health Mall/University Roadshow (for Public Awareness)

IEC Materials Development (for HIV Prevention and Awareness)

HIV and AIDS EduTainment or Theater/Play

Online HIV Intervention (Online Outreach)

Mobile Clinic/Testing (for STIs/HIV)

Community-Based HIV Testing and Counseling

HIV Medicine Delivery System

Hospital-Based Peer Support System

Healthcare Services Happiness Index Enabling Environment

HIV Response Happiness Index

Sensitization Workshop for Religious and Police Authorities

Sensitization Workshops for Health Care Providers Strategic Information

Study on Government Sector (E.g., MOE, JAKIM, etc.) Readiness on HIV and LGBT

Online Research (E.g. Needs Assessment, Services Gap Analysis)

Data Analysis and Publication of Previous Research

Publication of Research Studies What is the Format of the Project Proposal? The attached Project Proposal Template shall be used and it covers the following contents:

A. Title of the Project B. Project Category C. Implementing Organization/Contact Person/Address D. Project Background/Rationale E. Project Objectives and Expected Results F. Key Activities and Timelines G. Budget Proposal (include counterpart contributions, if necessary)

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How much is the Budget?

The total allocation for Malaysia for this round is RM60,000. There will be four (4) guaranteed CBO recipients from Malaysia. Thus, a CBO can propose a project amounting to a maximum of RM15,000.00. How to Submit? Submit the following to ihp@ptfmalaysia.org and oliver@ptfmalaysia.org with Subject Line, “Application for The Challenge Fund: P2Y2a” on or before the specified dates:

1. Duly filled up and signed EOI and Bank Account Form on or before 10 November 2014 2. Project Proposal and Budget Proposal on or before 19 November 2014

How will the Successful Recipients be Selected? PTF-IHP team is organizing a Proposal Presentation on 25 November 2014 at 11:00am to 6:00pm in PTF’s Training Room in its Headquarters at Jalan Ipoh Kecil, Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur. Project proposals received shall be presented by the proponents’ key staff/officer. IHP’s Grant Assessment Panel (GAP) members shall assess the proposals based on standard assessment tool and select the successful recipients on same day. Details of this event shall be communicated in a separate letter/email. How to Communicate for Clarifications? For inquiries/clarifications, please contact the IHP team through email at ihp@ptfmalaysia.org and oliver@ptfmalaysia.org or telephone numbers: +603-4044-4611 Extension 25.

Prepared by: FRANCIS OLIVER P. SISON National Programme Manager Approved by: RAYMOND TAI National Coordinator