North America
We are inspired by the work that our grantees do every day to improve access and eliminate barriers to healthcare while advancing education among patients and healthcare professionals. We support projects in North America across all our therapeutic areas — HIV, liver diseases, oncology and inflammatory and respiratory diseases.
Eligible Countries
- Canada
- United States of America
Funding Priorities
While advances in medical research help millions of people living with HIV have longer, more fulfilling lives today, HIV continues to have a devastating impact, especially on underserved communities and in populations who lack access to medical care and are impacted by stigma and discrimination. We support organizations working to help individuals learn their HIV status and get the care they need. We also support organizations that aim to solve the challenges of tomorrow, including how to:
- Understand the impact HIV has on an aging population
- Ensure continuity and retention in care
- Spark appreciation for innovative thinking in HIV treatment
- Identify and create a new generation of advocates
We work to address the HIV epidemic by discovering transformative and life-saving medicines, developing simplified treatment regimens that increase efficacy, expanding access to treatment for those who need it most and building communities among people affected by HIV and AIDS. Continuing on this commitment, we partner with and support institutions, community groups and organizations that are engaged in HIV cure activities through grant funding.
We support the efforts of community-based organizations, public health entities and similar nonprofit organizations to educate their constituents about comprehensive HIV prevention, including the role of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Specifically, we support programs designed to:
- Provide comprehensive education on the range of prevention options and strategies available
- Ensure biomedical prevention plans, such as PrEP, are implemented safely and effectively in accordance with recommended guidelines
- Engage communities and individuals at highest risk for HIV infection in prevention efforts
Hepatitis C disproportionately affects people who use drugs and other at-risk populations and there remain gaps in access to testing and care. We are working to change this by providing funding for organizations that:
- Raise awareness and provide education
- Increase treatment capacity and sustainability
- Move individuals down the care pathway from screening to cure
- Eliminate barriers to testing, care and treatment
Cancer remains one of the greatest health challenges we face. We support organizations focused on health equity in order to:
- Enable people affected by cancer and their caregivers to make informed health decisions
- Educate healthcare providers on identification, screening and diagnosis
- Improve access to prevention and treatment by overcoming barriers to care
Inflammatory and respiratory diseases have a substantial impact on people of every age, gender, ethnic group and economic class. We fund organizations that work in this therapeutic area to:
- Improve individuals’ health literacy, enabling them to make informed health decisions
- Educate healthcare providers on identification, screening and diagnosis
- Improve access to treatment by overcoming financial and other obstacles
Before applying, carefully review Apply for Funding, Terms and Conditions and FAQs. If you are looking for other types of funding, see also Medical Education and Research Funding Programs.
All grant applications must include a U.S. federal tax ID number. If you are a nonprofit organization, please also include your proof of status (e.g., a 501(c)(3) IRS letter). Only organizations, not individuals, are eligible to apply.
You will submit your grant application via our secure online system.
Be prepared to submit the following information to the online application:
- Dates and locations of project events (please note that grant funding is not provided for more than one year at a time)
- Final event agenda (please do not include the names or affiliations of presenting speakers)
- Target audience and publicity plan
- Detailed project budget, including a breakdown of how you will use the funds requested from Gilead, as well as total estimated project expenses
- Number of medical education credits offered and accreditation information (where applicable)
Note: The portal offers the option to save an uncompleted draft and return to it at another time.
Please review your application carefully before submitting it, as changes cannot be made after submission. We will send you a confirmation email after receiving your application.
Apply for a Grant
We accept grant applications year-round. Keep in mind that you must submit the application at least six weeks before your activity begins, and that it typically takes approximately six to 12 weeks for review.
We will email the contact listed on your grant account profile with notification of the funding decision.
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