Southern HIV Impact Fund

Southern HIV Impact Fund is sponsored by AIDS United. A flagship initiative directing $15. 3M to the Deep South, where HIV disproportionately impacts communities of color, supporting community-rooted organizations across the South as they advanced HIV prevention, care, advocacy, and long-term infrastructure.

Grantmaking — AIDS United Investing in communities since 1987. We channel resources directly to the organizations and communities leading the fight against HIV, with a focus on racial justice and the U.S. South. $142M+ Granted 90+ Organizations $184M Leveraged Leveraged in additional funding Organizations supported yearly Our flagship initiative directing $15.

3M to the Deep South, where HIV disproportionately impacts communities of color. One-year grants paired with tailored technical assistance for prevention, care, and advocacy organizations. Supporting Latino/a/e-led organizations addressing HIV in Hispanic and Latino communities across the United States, with culturally grounded prevention, care, and support services.

Harm Reduction Initiative Funding evidence-based harm reduction programs that prevent HIV transmission and support people who use drugs, meeting people where they are with dignity and without judgment. Investing in Black-led organizations to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities nationwide, through funding, peer navigation, and movement-building for Black women and beyond.

Grants of up to $15,000 for locally rooted organizations and coalitions to join a nine-month organizing and advocacy program at the state, local, Tribal, or territorial level. Applications due Friday, October 30, 2026 · 6:00 p. m.

ET Apply Now Read the RFA Budget Workbook Harm Reduction Futures Fund Cash grants for organizations led by, meaningfully involving, and serving networks of people who use drugs — including syringe services programs and organizations that support multiple syringe services programs. $10,000–$25,000 Direct Service $25,000–$40,000 Multi-Program Pre-Application Survey due Friday, September 25, 2026 · 5:00 p. m.

ET From application to award, we partner with grantees every step of the way. Organizations submit proposals through our open application process, detailing their community impact, goals, and organizational capacity. Expert panels evaluate proposals for alignment with our mission, demonstrated community need, and organizational readiness.

Selected grantees receive funding plus technical assistance, capacity building support, and peer learning networks. From coast to coast, with focus on the South HIV doesn’t impact every community equally. We direct the majority of our grantmaking to the U.S. South, where the epidemic is most concentrated and resources are most needed.

Black, Latino/a/e, and Indigenous communities face the highest rates of new diagnoses, and receive the least investment. Explore Our Full Impact → of new HIV diagnoses are in the South directed to Deep South communities grantee organizations nationwide “AIDS United’s investment didn’t just fund our programs; it transformed our capacity to serve the community. Their support goes far beyond a grant check.

” Community Partner, Southern HIV Impact Fund Grantee Sector Transformation Initiative A bold new program providing multi-year general operating support to strengthen the HIV sector's infrastructure and build organizational resilience. Join the Movement to End HIV Stay informed with the latest news, policy updates, and ways to take action. Join our mailing list for news and updates.

goes directly to programs Ending the HIV epidemic in the United States through strategic grantmaking, capacity building, and policy advocacy.