OpportunityTitle: Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative (AAALI)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below:     &#149; Non-profit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education)  &#149; Non-profit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education)  &#149; For-profit organizations (other than small business)  &#149; Small, minority, and women-owned businesses  &#149; Universities  &#149; Colleges  &#149; Research institutions  &#149; Hospitals  &#149; Community-based organizations  &#149; Faith-based organizations  &#149; Federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments  &#149; American Indian/Alaska native tribally designated organizations  &#149; Alaska Native health corporations  &#149; Urban Indian health organizations  &#149; Tribal epidemiology centers  &#149; State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau)  &#149; Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States)  &#149; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entity  [Per AAGAM chapter 2.03.103-4, confirm whether authorizing legislation allows eligibility of foreign entities.]  &#149; Other (specified below)    A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application.  If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required.  Attach with &#147;Other Attachment Forms&#148; when submitting via www.grants.gov.       The desired characteristics of applicants are as follows:    &#149; Be national organizations with local chapters and affiliates  &#149; Have historical credibility and influence in the African American , Hispanic/Latino, or MSM community  &#149; Possess the demonstrated ability to influence a national dialogue  &#149; Have demonstrated variety of existing communication platforms (e.g., Websites, magazines, newsletters, radio stations, etc.)  &#149; Have the demonstrated ability to leverage additional resources   &#149; Have the demonstrated ability to convene meeting at a national level
Description: The purpose of the AAALI is to (1) incorporate HIV/AIDS education and awareness, prevention, communication strategies into the day-to-day activities of AAALI organizations, (2) to integrate HIV prevention in communication, mobilization, and outreach activities of national organizations that have proven reach and credibility within African American, Hispanic/Latino, or MSM communities, and that have not had a historically, primary HIV/AIDS focus, and (3) to create a network of these organizations that can support the shared implementation of innovative, credible, and effective approaches that respond to the unique challenges facing HIV prevention efforts among African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, or MSM. The AAALI is designed to harness the collective strength and reach of traditional, longstanding institutions to increase HIV-related awareness, knowledge, and action within African American, Hispanic/Latino, or MSM communities.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Technical Information Management Section (TIMS)
GrantorContactText: CDC  &lt;br/&gt;Procurement and Grants Office (PGO) &lt;br/&gt;Technical Information Management Section (TIMS) &lt;br/&gt;Phone 770-488-2700