Typical grant size for program ranges between $5,000 and $25,000 depending on scope of project .

Eligibility: Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations that are directly associated with HIV/AIDS.

The M·A·C AIDS Fund considers four areas of funding as priority –

1. Link Between Poverty and AIDS – Funding for basic needs such as food and housing to those living with HIV/AIDS.

2. Models of Care – Developing hospitals and increasing the number of doctors and nurses in countries that need it the most.

3. Treatment Adherence – Developing peer-based programs to help people adhere to their treatment regimes.

4. Prevention – Programs with a specific focus on high risk populations such as youth or people over 50.

Grant applications are accepted year-round and proposals are reviewed and awarded quarterly (usually March, June, September and December).

The fund encourages organizations to apply in advance of application deadlines.

Deadline: December of previous year, March, June and September.

For inquiries or questions, please contact: macaidsfund[at]maccosmetics.com, M·A·C AIDS Fund, 360 Adelaide Street West, Suite 301, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 1R7.

For complete program information, funding restrictions, and application procedures, visit: M·A·C AIDS Fund Website