Grantmaking

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+ Granted90+ Organizations$184M Leveraged
$142M+
Granted to communities
$184M
Leveraged in additional funding
90+
Organizations supported yearly
37+
Years of impact
Our Programs

Funding the Frontlines

Flagship Initiative

Southern HIV Impact Fund

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.

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Community Investment

Conexiones Positivas

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.

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Evidence-Based Programs

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.

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Racial Equity

Melanated Movement

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.

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How It Works

Our Grantmaking Process

From application to award, we partner with grantees every step of the way.

01

Apply

Organizations submit proposals through our open application process, detailing their community impact, goals, and organizational capacity.

02

Review

Expert panels evaluate proposals for alignment with our mission, demonstrated community need, and organizational readiness.

03

Fund & Support

Selected grantees receive funding plus technical assistance, capacity building support, and peer learning networks.

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Geographic Focus

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.

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52%
of new HIV diagnoses are in the South
$15.3M
directed to Deep South communities
17
Southern states reached
500+
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

Program Spotlight

Applications Open
Featured Initiative

Sector Transformation Initiative

A bold new program providing multi-year general operating support to strengthen the HIV sector's infrastructure and build organizational resilience.

Multi-Year Funding
Capacity Building
Nationwide
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