Geneva Conference Communication Proposals for Minorities Due May 12

"Non-profit organizations that provide services to people with HIV and AIDS are eligible to apply for funding for communications initiatives that extend the distribution of information and simplify data presented at the 12th World AIDS Conference being held in Geneva, Switzerland, June 28-July 3. This nationwide request for proposals is a special funding opportunity issued by Glaxo Wellcome Inc." (Quoted from Glaxo Wellcome press release, April 9, 1998.)

"Through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, Glaxo Wellcome will fund a variety of communication initiatives, including treatment newsletters, which extend the distribution of information and simplify data presented at the international conference in Geneva. These initiatives should target African-American and Hispanic audiences. The number of grants and the amount of each grant will be determined during the proposal review process. Grant sizes are expected to range from $10,000 to $50,000."

This program is open to non-profit organizations in the United States.

The RFP was sent to more than 160 organizations. You can obtain a copy from Glaxo Wellcome's Health Care Coalitions office, 919-483-8584.