The Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund is pleased to announce
the second Request for Proposals (RFP) for global and regional civil
society networks addressing HIV related issues. Global and regional
networks and consortia of networks that meet the definitions and
criteria set by this RFP, are invited to apply for a grant to support
core-funding and/or programmatic needs of the network for up to two
years (2014/2015).
The deadline for submission of proposals is 22 July 2013 at 12:00 CET.
The online application form is expected to be ready on 22 May. We kindly ask for your patience.
Funding priorities
The Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund will continue to fund
both global and regional networks, but with a positive funding bias
towards proposals submitted by consortia of networks, followed by
proposals submitted by global networks, followed by proposals submitted
by regional networks. Regional networks are encouraged to form or join a
consortium for a joint application.
The Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund is likely to fund larger
consortia or networks in a variety of sectors, rather than a broad
selection of networks in many sectors.
The Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund will prioritize funding
for networks that have a proven track record in working towards the
Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund outcomes. New and emerging
networks can be recommended for funding to the extent that they fill a
gap in the global HIV and AIDS response, and are submitting an
application in a consortium with other global and/or regional networks
with a proven track record.
The Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund will prioritize funding
networks that are open, enabling coordinated action and dialogue within
the network membership.
The Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund is unlikely to fund
professional associations, project consortia, or groups of individuals
as ‘networks’ if they do not fulfill these characteristics.
The Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund will not prioritize
proposals by grantees of the 2012 Robert Carr civil society Networks
Fund funding round. All applications will be reviewed competitively,
according to the definitions and funding priorities set by this Request
for Proposals. A new application by a 2012 grantee will be weighed
together with their interim reporting results, achieved during the first
year of funding. Grantees of the 2012 funding round are encouraged to
form or join a consortium for a joint application.
Click here to read the full request for proposals.
Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund Acknowledgement form Request for Proposals 2013
No later than 17 June 2013 at 12:00 CET, each organization or
consortium of organizations with the intention to submit a proposal for
consideration, is requested to complete and submit the “RFP
Acknowledgement Form 2013” to Aids Fonds, as confirmation of the
applicant’s intention to submit a bona fide proposal and designate its
representative to whom communications may be directed.
Access the RFP Acknowledgment Form 2013.
Please note that this acknowledgement is not a requirement to submit a
proposal, however, Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund will be able
to better identify potential applicants, and communicate with them in
case of changes to the Request for Proposals or clarifications to
questions asked. If a new consortium submits an acknowledgement of its
intention to submit an application, and the collaboration does not work
out, the networks (or group of networks) involved are still allowed to
submit an application without giving notice.
Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund Application form 2013
For your information, a PDF format of the application form and a PDF format of the activity framework
are available here. These forms are not to be used to submit an
application to the Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund. Only
applications submitted through the official online form will be taken
into consideration by the Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund.
The online application form will be available here from 21 May 2013.
By choosing a login name and password you can work on the application
form by yourself (or together with others), and save drafts, until you
decide to submit the proposal. From then on, you can still login and see
the application submitted, but you can no longer make changes to it.
Questions and clarifications
A prospective applicant requiring any clarification on technical,
contractual or commercial matters may notify the Robert Carr civil
society Networks Fund via e-mail at the following address:
- E-mail for submissions of all queries: rcnf@aidsfonds.nl
- Subject: Question(s) RFP 2013
- Deadline for all queries: 2 July 2013 at 12:00 CET