Overview
The Atlanta AIDS Partnership Fund is a collaborative funding partnership between The Community Foundation, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, the National AIDS Fund, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, Jeffrey Fashion Cares and StyleAtlanta.
The Community Foundation was an early supporter of HIV/AIDS initiatives, making our first grant in 1981. At that time the disease was still known as “GRID” – Gay Related Immune Disease. Our community, our country and our world has made incredible progress since that time, but the challenges of HIV/AIDS are still present, particularly in our Atlanta region.The Atlanta AIDS Partnership Fund was created in 1991 to support metro Atlanta’s HIV/AIDS advocacy, prevention education and service efforts through funding and leadership. Since that time nearly $10 million in grants have been awarded to organizations in the metro area.
Yet the disease continues to be major health concern. New HIV infection is concentrating most in people of color and people who are poor, homeless, incarcerated, have other health challenges, unprotected sex and/or use drugs. Their infections are more likely to progress to AIDS because these communities have unsubstantial or no access to health care and often do not get the level of treatment needed.
Startling statistics include:
- Men who have sex with men still represent the largest group of people living with AIDS in Atlanta at 51%.
- While African Americans make up 29% of Georgia’s population, they represent 77% of new AIDS cases in Georgia and 63% of all existing AIDS cases in Atlanta were among this group.
- African-American women account for 87% of all women with AIDS in Atlanta.
- 50% of new HIV infections are occurring in youth 16-24 years old.
Grantmaking
The AIDS Fund has modified its grantmaking priorities to focus on General Operating Support and Nonprofit Effectiveness. The Letter of Intent (LOI) is the new, first step in the application process. After organizations complete and submit a Letter of Intent for funding, AIDS Fund staff will then review all LOIs and invite organizations to submit final applications. Important documents are posted below.
** Documents and deadlines related to the 2010 grant cycle will be available in May.
Leadership
The Leadership Team for the AIDS Fund, first convened in August 2007, is working to develop a comprehensive community plan to increase the region’s awareness and involvement in the HIV/AIDS crisis; develop strategies for achieving community impact through high-quality, strategic leadership and financial investments; and create an organizational strategic plan for the AIDS Fund.
Co-chairs
- Dr. David Satcher, President of the Center for Primary Care, Morehouse School of Medicine and former US Surgeon General
- Sandy Thurman, President, International AIDS Trust at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University and former Director of National AIDS Policy under the Clinton Administration
Additional members
- Stuart Brown, MD Director, Division of Public Health
- Jim Curran, MD MPH, Dean, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
- Kevin Fenton, MD PhD, Director National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention - National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Kandy Ferree, President and CEO, National AIDS Fund
- Dr. Helene Gayle, President and CEO, CARE
- The Honorable John Lewis, United States House of Representatives
- Milton Little, Jr., President, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
- Gary Nelson, President, Healthcare Georgia Foundation.
- Alicia Philipp, President, The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
- Rev. Raphael Warnock, Senior Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Partners
The Atlanta AIDS Partnership Fund is a collaborative funding partnership between The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, the National AIDS Fund and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Contact
If you have questions, please contact Tene Traylor, program officer at 404-588-3201.
Recent Support
- AIDS Alliance for Faith and Health received a $71,786 pilot grant to organize an Ecumenical AIDS Coalition to conduct HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness activities in high-prevalence areas.
- National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS received a $130,440 pilot grant to establish an Atlanta affiliate to support faith leaders in developing an effective policy platform to mobilize the African-American community to take action against AIDS.
- AID Gwinnett received a $32,000 pilot grant to support efforts around Atlanta's CAEAR Coalition.
- AID Atlanta received a $65,774 pilot grant to build the capacity of youth serving organizations to provide AIDS advocacy support for youth in local communities.