Sexually Transmitted Blood Borne Infections program

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• About the program
• Who can apply
• Deadline
• How to apply
• Contact us

About the program

This program provides funding for First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations to help support programming for sexually transmitted blood borne infections prevention, education, capacity building and raising awareness activities, as well as to facilitate access to culturally safe testing, treatment and social support for First Nations and Inuit communities.

Who can apply

First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations, as well as National Indigenous Organizations serving First Nations and Inuit communities.

Deadline

The fiscal year 2024 to 2025 call for proposals to support First Nations and Inuit STBBI projects and initiatives is now closed. The deadline to submit a proposal was June 5, 2024 at 11:59 pm, Pacific Time.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a detailed proposal to the general STBBI inbox at ITSS-STBBI@sac-isc.gc.ca.

Projects or initiatives may focus on HIV self-testing, HIV and other STBBI point-of-care testing, culturally safe STBBI care and harm reduction. Single-year and multi-year proposals ending in fiscal year 2026 to 2027 are eligible for submission.

The proposal should include at minimum:

• a proposal cover page with the name of the organization or community, title of the project or initiative, full details of the contact person and submission date
• the organization's mandate and mission, if applicable
• project objectives
  • objectives are planned outcomes that outline what you intend to achieve through your project in the short and long term
  • objectives are measurable and time-sensitive so that they can be evaluated and adjusted, if necessary
• a description of the initiative, activities and deliverables
• a detailed budget
  • for single year proposals, clearly demonstrate the ability to spend allocated funding by March 31, 2025
  • for multi-year proposals, clearly demonstrate funding amounts and breakdown required for each fiscal year
• timelines and a proposed workplan
• an evaluation
  • indicate how the project will be evaluated and by whom, including successes in addressing service gaps, improving outcomes and lessons learned

Note that vehicle purchase or lease, for the purpose of mobile clinics or outreach, will be considered for this callout. Vehicle maintenance and insurance will not be approved.

Submitting a proposal does not guarantee funding. All proposals will include regional review and consideration. ISC may request further details and clarification on any proposal submitted for consideration.

Communities and organizations who do not submit proposals for funding this year will have an opportunity next year.

Contact us

If you have any questions, require any guidance or support, please contact the general STBBI inbox at ITSS-STBBI@sac-isc.gc.ca.