Hurricane Sandy Relief

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Hurricane Sandy Relief

In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy, the M·A·C AIDS Fund (MAF) announces a $500,000 Sandy Relief Fund for current MAF grantees experiencing storm damage, flooding or extended loss of power due to Sandy in the most heavily impacted areas of the U.S. and Caribbean. Priority will be given to organizations operating in the areas most heavily impacted by the storm. Applications must be received by 5pm EST on Monday, November 26, 2012.

Criteria for Eligibility

All applicants must meet the following criteria for eligibility: 1. Be a current MAF grantee in good standing 2. Be operating in the most heavily impacted disaster areas from Hurricane Sandy

Funding Priorities

Applicants may apply for grant funds to cover expenses directly associated with recovery in the most heavily impacted areas from Hurricane Sandy that may include, but are not limited to: 1. Necessary repairs due to storm damage and/or flooding 2. Food purchase and related distribution 3. Repair of damaged equipment 4. Purchase of needed equipment For all major equipment purchases, please submit a bid/estimate/price list to support for the funds you are requesting. For renovation/repair/construction projects, please submit a contractor bid/estimate as support for your request. Funding may not be used for the following purposes: 1. Replacing funds for reserves or endowments 2. Non-disaster-related enhancements

This opportunity is limited to current MAF grantees. Successful applicants must demonstrate that the organization's services to people living with HIV/AIDS are severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

US Grants

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U.S. Grants

Please note that you may only apply to one of the two grant opportunities each year through the Community Grants Program. Please find the 2013 grant calendar below. Community Grants Program Food and Nutrition Programs Friday, March 29, 2013 – Application released Friday, May 3, 2013 – Deadline 5pm EDT Grant decision notifications will be sent in September, 2013 Housing Programs Friday, August 2, 2013 – Application released Friday, September 6, 2013 – Deadline 5pm EDT Grant decision notifications will be sent in December, 2013 If you would like to access your progress report, please visit the Grantee Center at www.cybergrants.com/macaidsfund/accountaccess. If you need to request making changes to a current grant, please send an email to macaidsf@maccosmetics.com with the subject: Grant change request. A member of our team will then follow-up with you to discuss the requested changes.

Food and Nutrition Programs

MAF recognizes that there is an increasing need for resources to support food and nutrition programs for people living with HIV/AIDS due to rising food costs, decreased government funding, and an increase in demand for services. The primary goal of this initiative is to positively impact the nutritional health of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). In addition to strengthening the body’s natural ability to fight and combat infections that can be lethal to a person living with HIV/AIDS, proper nutrition maximizes the effectiveness of anti-retroviral drug treatments and also reduces and offsets the negative side-effects of medication. Proper nutrition is also a key to treatment adherence and compliance and has been cited by clients and medical professionals as an important component of an integrated treatment and prevention program. Addressing the nutritional needs of people living with HIV/AIDS is a key component of an integrated approach to addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S.

Who is eligible to apply for funding?

Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that are recognized as 501(c)(3) organizations, provide services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, and have been in operation for a minimum of three years. Organizations must also have a nondiscrimination policy that includes sexual orientation and specifically protects LGBTQ clients. Current and past grantees must be up-to-date on submitting all required grant reports. If you are a current grantee and still within the grant period, please note that you must complete your report prior to or at the time of submitting your new grant application even if the report will not be for a complete year. Additionally, organizations eligible to apply for funding must: Operate an HIV/AIDS food and nutrition program five days or more per week Supply 50% or more of a person’s daily nutritional requirements in the form of prepared meals, congregate meals or pantry bags

What is the grant range?

Grants range up to a maximum request amount of $25,000. Grant requests should not exceed 20% of the total HIV/AIDS food or nutrition program budget.

What does the MAC AIDS Fund Community Grants Program fund?

Funding categories include: Food purchases - protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables and groceries Capacity building - capital equipment (such as kitchen equipment, hot boxes), strategic planning, training and technology for improved organizational effectiveness (such as databases to track health outcomes, website development) Organization sustainability - general operating expenses such as food and nutrition services staff, utilities Collaborations - partnerships that advance advocacy efforts or result in cost efficiencies such as shared administrative or finance staff

Funding Priorities

Priority will be given to organizations that: Participate in policy-level advocacy related to food and nutrition issues (local, state, or national) Track health outcomes related to the impact of food and nutrition services (i.e. initial nutrition assessment, periodic follow-up assessments, documentation of changes in nutrition status and other data such as adherence to medication regimens, etc.) Participate in clinical research and evaluation of nutrition services Design menus and pantry bag contents with input from registered dietitians Face particularly challenging obstacles to service provision (i.e., geographic region, underserved populations, etc.) Participate in nontraditional collaborations resulting in cost efficiencies and improved program sustainability MAF also seeks to fund programs that advance the field of HIV/AIDS Nutrition through research and the collection of health outcomes data that can support the case for funding HIV/AIDS nutrition programs, and programs that support the U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy’s threefold platform of reducing HIV incidence, increasing access to care and optimizing health outcomes, and reducing HIV-related health disparities. Finally, MAF seeks to support organizations that demonstrate sustainability through the development of diverse funding streams; cost efficiencies achieved through partnerships, collaborations and entrepreneurial efforts; and/or participation in policy-level advocacy.

The U.S. Community Grants are intended to support the provision of direct services to persons living with HIV/AIDS. MAF will not fund the following:

Political lobbying Religious activities Sponsorship of events Individuals Endowments Debt reduction Direct medical care or services Programs based outside of the U.S. operated by U.S.- based organizations Requests from past grantees who have not met reporting requirements Additionally, due to the high level of competition for grants through the Community Grants Program, we will no longer consider requests to support: Food vouchers Nutrition education materials and activities (fact sheets, cooking classes, recipes, etc.)

Canadian Grants

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Canadian Grants

Please note that you may only apply to one of the two grant opportunities each year through the Community Grants Program. If you were awarded a special initiative grant in 2012, you are still eligible to apply to the Community Grants Program in 2013. Please find the 2013 grant calendar below. Spring Cycle Friday, February 15, 2013 – Application released Friday, March 22, 2013 – Deadline 5pm EDT Grant decision notifications will be sent in June, 2013 Fall Cycle Friday, August 2, 2013 – Application released Friday, September 6, 2013 – Deadline 5pm EDT Grant decision notifications will be sent in December, 2013

Guidelines and Access

If you are a current or past grantee of the M•A•C AIDS Fund, please ensure that you have submitted a grant progress report on your most recent grant. If your most recent request was submitted to the M•A•C AIDS Fund through the online application system last year, please complete and submit your report by the deadline for which you are applying. You may access the online report at: www.cybergrants.com/macaidsfund/accountaccess. If you are currently within your funding period, we understand that the report may not reflect a full year. The financial report should include actual spending to-date, and you may discuss any significant spending or activities that are planned for the remainder of your funding period within the narrative. Please note that you are only required to submit one report, either when reapplying for funding or by the due date specified in your account. Should you have questions regarding your grant report, please send an email to macaidsf@maccosmetics.com with the subject: Grant Report - Canada. A member of our team will then follow-up with you to discuss your report. 2013 funding guidelines are posted below.

Who is eligible to apply for a grant through the Canadian Community Grants Program?

Non-profit organizations in Canada that are recognized as charitable organizations, provide services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, and have been in operation at least three years are eligible to apply. Additionally, organizations must meet the eligibility criteria on the eligibility questionnaire.

What does the Canadian Community Grants Program fund?

The Canadian Community Grants Program addresses the link between poverty and AIDS by supporting non-profit organizations that provide vital direct services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Our goal is to support programs and services that enable individuals to live as independently as possible, despite the many challenges posed by their health status. Examples of the kinds of services eligible for funding under this program include, but are not limited to: efforts to improve public policy and public services, food and nutrition, prevention and education, treatment adherence, transitional housing, and targeted outreach to high-risk populations. Our aim is to support direct services and advocacy most needed in communities most affected by HIV/AIDS, as evidenced by HIV/AIDS incidence and prevalence. We also try to fill gaps unfunded by other public or private funding sources. Priority will be given to proposals that have strong project evaluation/outcomes measurement.

What won't the Canadian Community Grants Program fund?

The Canadian Community Grants Program is intended to support the provision of direct care services. The M•A•C AIDS Fund will not fund the following: Partisan political lobbying Religious activities; faith-based organizations must provide services to all clients, regardless of denomination Capital campaigns Sponsorship of events Individuals Endowments, unless they provide a direct service to people living with HIV/AIDS Debt reduction Direct medical care or services Programs based outside of Canada operated by Canada-based organizations Requests from past grantees that have not met our reporting requirements or terms of past grants

What is the grant range?

Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000. Typically, our grant will not represent more than 20% of the budget of the program for which an organization is requesting support. The actual grant amount will be based on a number of factors including general operating budget, the number of clients served, the incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS in your community, proven program effectiveness, the size of your program, and the likelihood of ongoing support for the program from other sources. Please not that this is a competitive grant opportunity, and while you may apply for up to $50,000 CAD, we award very few grants at this level. We encourage you to consider requesting less than the maximum if you have not been awarded this level of funding from the M∙A∙C AIDS Fund prior to this year.

International Grants

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International Special Focus Areas

At this time, the M·A·C AIDS Fund’s international special focus areas are South Africa and the Caribbean. Requests are accepted by invitation only.

Applying for International Affiliate Community Grants

An organization may only apply for a grant once a year (12-month period). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that it may take up to six months for the final status of your application to be determined.

Who is eligible to apply for a grant through the M·A·C AIDS Fund Affiliate Community Grants Program?

Organizations in countries where VIVA GLAM is sold that are recognized by the local government as charitable organizations, proved services to those affected by HIV/AIDS in that country, and have been in operation for at least three years. Additionally, organizations must meet the eligibility criteria through the eligibility questionnaire. All applications must be submitted online and in English. Paper applications will not be accepted. Budget information must be submitted in U.S. Dollars.

What does the Affiliate Grants Program fund?

The Affiliate Community Grants Program supports non-profit organizations located in countries where VIVA GLAM is sold. It provides grants to help underwrite direct services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and that address the link between poverty and AIDS. Examples of the kinds of services eligible under this program include, but are not limited to: food and nutrition, transportation assistance, prevention and education, treatment adherence, and housing. The aim is to help fund those direct care services most needed in a particular community based on HIV/AIDS prevalence and the availability of other public or private funding sources. Priority will be given to proposals that have strong project evaluation and outcomes measurement components.

What won't the Affiliate Grants Program fund?

The affiliate grants are intended to support the provision of direct care services. The M·A·C AIDS Fund will not fund the following: Political lobbying Religious activities; faith-based organizations must provide services to all clients regardless of denomination Capital campaigns Sponsorship of events Individuals Research Endowments, unless they provide a direct service to people living with HIV/AIDS Debt reduction Direct medical care or services Programs based outside of the country where the organization is based Requests from past grantees who have not met our reporting requirements or terms of past grants

Where must organizations be located and recognized by the local government as charitable organizations to be eligible to apply?

M·A·C Cosmetics makes grants to organizations in the following countries where VIVA GLAM is sold: Asia Pacific: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand Europe/Africa/Middle East: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela

What is the grant range?

Grants range from $25,000 to $75,000 USD. Typically, our grant will not represent more than 20% of the budget of the program for which you are requesting support. The actual grant amount is based on a number of factors including general operating budget, the number of clients served, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in your community, proven program effectiveness, the size of your program, and the likelihood of ongoing support for the program from other sources.

If my request for an Affiliate Community Grant is declined, can I apply again in six months?

No, each organization may only submit one request per 12-month period.

Current Grantees

Grant Reports

If you are a current or past grantee of the M•A•C AIDS Fund, please ensure that you have submitted a grant progress report on your most recent grant. If your most recent request was submitted to the M•A•C AIDS Fund through the online application system last year, please complete and submit your report by the deadline for which you are applying. You may access the online report at: www.cybergrants.com/macaidsfund/accountaccess. If you are currently within your funding period, we understand that the report may not reflect a full year. The financial report should include actual spending to-date, and you may discuss any significant spending or activities that are planned for the remainder of your funding period within the narrative. Please note that for the community grants program, you are only required to submit one report, either when reapplying for funding or by the due date specified in your account.

Grant Change Request

The use of grant funds is restricted to the activities defined in the proposal submitted and funded by the M•A•C AIDS Fund (MAF) and/or any adjustments made at the time of the award, as outlined in the award letter. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may affect the implementation and/or timeline of your MAF funded program and/or your ability to carry out the program or project as originally proposed. If there are any changes to your program/project, Grantees must provide written notice to MAF. Notification must be provided if any of the following conditions occur: (a) any significant changes in the program/project supported by the grant (b) any changes that could reasonably be expected to have a significant affect on the grantee or project, including changes in the senior staff responsible for the project or site closure. (c) a need to change the allocation or use of funds from the originally submitted budget. Notification of any significant changes in the program must be made within 30 days of the change, and all requests to redirect or reallocate grant funds must be formally made in writing for approval prior to implementation. Failure to notify MAF of any significant changes in the grant may result in revocation of the grant. To formally request making a modification to the use of your grant funds from MAF, please complete and submit the Grant Change Request Form, which is available for download on this page. Please submit the completed form by email to macaidsf@maccosmetics.com. The subject line of your email should read as follows: Grant Change Request – Your Organization Name