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AFC seeks proposals
by Andrew Davis
2006-01-11

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The AIDS Foundation of Chicago ( AFC ) has issued a request for proposals for HIV-related programs and services in the Chicago area, according to the organization's Web site.

HIV/AIDS education/prevention/risk-reduction programs; direct care services for people living with HIV/AIDS; and HIV/AIDS-related advocacy projects are all eligible for funding for the 2006-'07 cycle. However, the organizations must have 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

An agency may submit only one proposal for the upcoming 2006-2007 year. Details of the requirements for submitting a proposal are listed in the application guidelines.

Eight copies of proposals must be received by AFC no later than 5 p.m. March 3.

The average grant award is about $15,000. Awards will be announced by AFC's board of directors in June. The grant period will span from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.

Proposals should be addressed to Cynthia Tucker, Grantmaking Director, AIDS Foundation of Chicago, 411 S. Wells St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60607. Questions should be directed to Executive Director Mark Ishaug or Grantmaking Director Cynthia Tucker at ( 312 ) 922-2322; see www.aidschicago.org/grantmaking/news.php.


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