Since 2005, we’ve been giving out small sums of money to young people we believe in, trust, and are genuinely inspired by. They have one thing in common: they’re fighting to beat HIV in their local communities in the most innovative ways.
An MTV Staying Alive Foundation Grant comes with up to $12,000 per year, Staying Alive training materials, a small fund to buy technical media equipment, a personal grant manager, as well as training and development.
We support organisations led by young people between the ages of 15 and 27 that work in HIV prevention. We’re interested in organisations that are start-ups and do not have much support, financial or otherwise. We are much more likely to fund an organisation that has little or no existing funding to date, rather than those with several funders on board.
Our call for applications is now open! The deadline for submission is 19 January 2018 at 12pm GMT. If successful at stage 1, applicants will be invited to submit a more detailed application. Final grant winners will be announced in July 2018.
CRITERIA:
Grants will be awarded to small, youth-led organisations that:
Are entirely led by young people under the age of 27
Are community-based, grassroots organisations
Educate and/or give out responsible and accurate information about HIV and AIDS targeted at young people in their communities
Eliminate or alleviate the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV and AIDS
Encourage young people to take concrete action to protect themselves from HIV infection
Demonstrate innovation and creativity in their activities
Reflect and honour the culture in which the project operates
We are particularly, but not exclusively, looking to fund organisations who work with key at risk populations, including adolescent girls, LGBTs, sex workers, prisoners and injecting drug users.
All Staying Alive Foundation grant applicants must agree to allow the Staying Alive Foundation and MTV to promote and publicise their projects. We will use compelling grantee stories to inspire other young people.
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To ensure you are eligible for a grant please read the criteria below, and if you have any questions please contact us at hello@mtvstayingalive.org.
