About The Grant | Gilead Rainbow Grant

Towards a world free of HIV

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As a company, Gilead is uniquely positioned to accelerate progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Asia.

Founded in the San Francisco Bay area, one of the epicenters of the initial HIV/AIDS outbreak, we have witnessed first-hand the devastation HIV/AIDS causes in communities around the world. At the same time, Gilead is a leading innovator in the field of HIV, making a significant impact in transforming and simplifying care for people with HIV/AIDS.

The Joint United Nations Program on HIV or UNAIDS has set ambitious targets as a crucial step in ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. These targets, also known as the 90-90-90 goals, aim to diagnose 90% of all HIV-positive persons, provide treatment for 90% of those diagnosed, and achieve viral suppression for 90% of those treated.

At Gilead, we remain committed through our science, therapies and funding to support communities in Asia and around the world to reach these targets.

In this spirit, in 2018, we launched the Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant program to focus on supporting diverse, impactful, and sustainable community-based projects that empower underserved communities that experience obstacles to care. To learn more about Rainbow Grantee projects that support HIV-affected communities across Asia Pacific, click here.

Our Goals

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EMPOWER

Our grant program aims to target at-risk groups and people living with HIV with prevention, information, and services so they feel empowered and in control of the choices they make, and can achieve the best quality of life possible.

Through our grant program, Gilead wants to support projects that place people at the center of care.

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ENGAGE

Our grant program aims to engage communities for people living with HIV, ultimately resulting in societies that are free of judgment and stigma.

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PARTNER

Partnerships and alliances among communities, NGOs, governments, and businesses are important as we work on HIV programs that help people with HIV live long and healthy lives.

How to apply for Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant?

All grant proposals are to be submitted online through the Gilead Grant portal tagging Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant Program, and specifying which focus area the proposal falls under. The Grants Committee will review and award grants based on how closely the proposed project aligns with the company’s mission and grant focus areas. Notifications of funding decisions will be done through the Gilead Grant portal. The grant application is currently closed and will open in 2021.

FAQs

+ When will grant applications open?

From 2019 onwards, the grant will take place biennially. The next application will take place in 2021.

+ How will the award be determined?

A regional Grant Review Committee, comprising Gilead representatives across various functions, will review the various applications and shortlist the best ideas. The grants will be awarded to projects whose scope and requirements align most closely with the set of requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) document of the Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant.

+ What is the amount of the grant?

There are no minimum or maximum limits. Applicants can submit any number of applications as their projects require. However, please note that no more than one project will be granted to each applicant per grant cycle.

+ Can my organization submit more than one project?

Yes, you can submit more than one project if their objectives are different.

+ Can a for-profit organization apply?

No. Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant is only applicable to non-profit organizations. Certification of non-profit tax status through an official or government-issued document is required for all applicants.

+ What are the eligibility criteria for participants?

To be eligible, the applicant organization:

Must be established for at least two years upon the time of the grant application
Have a strong track record of sound financial stewardship and ability to deliver impactful programming
Have strong commitment to good corporate governance, compliance, and ethics
Demonstrate understanding of HIV and affected communities
Have a strong network, partnership capacity, and ability to collaborate effectively

Applicants are advised to review the eligibility criteria carefully in the RFP document.

+ How can I obtain the RFP document?

Please email asia.grant@gilead.com for a copy of the RFP document.

+ Can I apply with ongoing or finished projects?

No. Gilead does not provide retroactive grants.

+ My organization applied for the Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant last year. Am I eligible for this year’s grant?

Yes, former Rainbow Grantees are welcome to apply but the disbursement of grant will only be made upon completion of the final grant project report for 2019. However, duplicate applications for the same projects will not be considered.

+ If a project will be launched on more than one date and place, should I submit multiple applications?

Project for multiple dates or locations should be submitted in a single, complete application.

+ Can I submit only an annual budget instead of a detailed budget?

No. You must submit a detailed breakdown of the project budget along with the expected grant funding that you require from the Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant.

+ Can I upload attachments when I apply?

The online application form requires applicants to upload the project’s budget plans and timelines. If you have supplementary documents, please send them to asia.grant@gilead.com after submitting the online application form. Please specify the organization name, submission number, project name, and the Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant Program ID.

+ How will I be informed of the grant award decision?

All official notices regarding the award decision will be sent by email directly to the grantee organization.

+ Can I discuss my application with Gilead representatives?

Gilead representatives can provide technical assistance, but cannot comment on the award application content. For more information or any further queries, please email asia.grant@gilead.com.