Pharmaceutical company Gilead is offering grants to community groups who work within the HIV sector.
The grants program has no set amounts of funding available with the company open to looking at all sorts of proposals from not for profit groups. The deadline for applications is October 11th. The grants aim to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV, and projects need to be completed by mid 2021 to be eligible.
“Access and Quality of Life,” “Multidisciplinary Care,” and “Diversity and Inclusion.” are the three focus areas for the grant program.
“At Gilead, we believe that strong community partnerships can have a significant impact in the communities affected by serious diseases,” Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Gilead Sciences, Amy Flood told the Star Observer.
“The Gilead Together Grant is a testament to this belief and is a unique programme that supports projects that place people at the centre of care. We look forward to partnering with organisations to create an environment supportive of people living with HIV to enable them to reach their fullest potential each day and live a fulfilling life.”
“At Gilead, we recognise the unique and valuable role patient support groups have played and continue to play in improving the lives of people living with HIV in Australia,” Dr Paul Slade, Acting General Manager at Gilead Sciences Australia, said.
“The Gilead Together Grant reflects our belief in the importance of the work these groups do and of the significant impact community partnerships can have. Through this programme we are looking to partner with organisations around Australia to support people living with HIV, reduce stigma, ensure rates of diagnosis continue to decline and ensure that Australia remains on target for the virtual elimination of HIV transmission.”
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