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