Category: Resources

On behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, I am pleased to announce the release of HIV/AIDS Epi Update – Chapter 1: National HIV Prevalence and Incidence Estimates for 2011. This publication provides more details on methodology, and includes, for the first time, provincial estimates for HIV… Read more »

      In September 2014, Janssen Inc. began marketing a new medicine called Prezcobix in Canada. This medicine contains the following two drugs: darunavir 800 mg (also called Prezista) – an HIV protease inhibitor cobicistat 150 mg – a boosting agent   Summary Prezcobix is meant to be used as part of a regimen… Read more »

On April 1, 2017, the Public Health Agency of Canada’s HIV and Hepatitis C Grants and Contributions funding programs will be integrated into a new funding program called the Community Action Fund. Over the past several months, the Agency has been exploring how best to deliver these funds to support a comprehensive community-based response to… Read more »

Hope Air recently received some funding earmarked specifically for providing free airfare to people living with HIV/AIDS who need to travel long distance to specialists. We encourage you or your client to visit www.hopeair.ca or call us at 1.877.346.4673. You can request a free flight online and check eligibility criteria at www.hopeair.ca/FAQ.   We would like to add… Read more »

The Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada (Federal Initiative), completed in early 2014, and the companion Management Response and Action Plan, has now been posted on-line. This evaluation was carried out in accordance with the Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada’s policy on evaluation, which states that federal departments are required to conduct evaluations of… Read more »

There is a current funding opportunity under the “New Horizons for Seniors Program” for their community-based project stream. The call for applications closes on July 4, 2014. Please feel free to distribute this information to your networks. Community-based projects under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) that enable seniors to share their knowledge, skills… Read more »

This new grant stream provides funding for innovative projects that address social issues in Vancouver. Is your organization interested in: Testing a pilot project? Adopting new methods? Ramping up an existing service? Collaborating with other organizations in a new way? Improving the delivery of your services? Read the information sheet below for details on eligible… Read more »

The Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) funds much of the HIV/AIDS related research in Canada, including community based research. Below is a list of upcoming opportunities related to HIV/AIDS. Please visit the CIHR website for a full list of opportunities as some projects may also be able to apply for different funds. Operating Grant:… Read more »

ViiV Healthcare is pleased to announce the launch of a new program called the Northern Initiative Positive Action Community Grants. This is a unique program that supports grassroots, community-based projects that enhance care, treatment, support and prevention services for Aboriginal people in Canada living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. We are currently accepting applications through… Read more »