The Elton John AIDS Foundation focuses on ending AIDS by expanding HIV prevention, testing, treatment linkage, and stigma reduction, with a strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ communities and people facing discrimination or neglect in healthcare. Its grantmaking appears especially geared toward innovative service-delivery models and practical, on-the-ground solutions that can improve access to care. The RADIAN Innovation Challenge Fund suggests a particular interest in evidence-informed, scalable ideas for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, especially where HIV response systems are weak or stigmatized.
Primarily targeted, program-specific grantmaking through an open challenge fund, with awards tied to a defined geography and issue set rather than broad unsolicited support. The foundation also appears to support a mix of high-profile philanthropic partners and organizations aligned with HIV/AIDS advocacy and service innovation; grant sizes and cadence are not fully disclosed in the available data.
Monitor the RADIAN Innovation Challenge Fund deadline and apply through the foundation’s formal proposal process before June 30, 2027. Proposals should be tightly aligned to HIV testing, linkage to treatment, prevention, stigma reduction, or service-delivery innovation in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and should clearly show how the idea can improve access, reach marginalized groups, or scale in real-world settings.
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Current and upcoming funding from The Elton John Aids Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to proposals addressing the HIV epidemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Concept notes and budgets must be submitted in English or Russian through the Foundation's application portal.
Deadline: Open until June 30, 2027.
Who can apply: Supports grassroots organizations tackling the HIV epidemic across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Current funding opportunity under RADIAN 2.0 is the Innovation Challenge Fund.
Deadline: Current opportunity open until June 30, 2027.
Who can apply: Organisations in EECA with innovative proposals addressing the HIV epidemic; aimed at grassroots/community partners (see full RFA for detailed eligibility).
Deadline: This opportunity is open until June 30, 2027.
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