Grants and Contributions:
Projects supported through the CAF will: increase uptake of effective evidence-informed HIV, hepatitis C or other STI prevention measures among key populations
improve access to effective STBBI prevention, testing, treatment and ongoing care, and support for key populations
improve the cultural safety and stigma-free nature of STBBI prevention, testing, treatment and ongoing care, and support services provided by target audiences.
The program aims to reduce the incidence and health impacts of sexually transmitted and blood‑borne infections in Canada by supporting community-led, evidence‑informed initiatives. It focuses on reaching key populations, connecting people unaware of their HIV or hepatitis C status to testing, prevention, treatment, and care, and scaling high‑impact interventions. The program also strengthens community capacity to prevent new and recurring infections and works to reduce stigma affecting populations disproportionately impacted by STBBI.