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35 Years of Fighting
HIV/AIDS in San Diego

"The San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative brings together funders, advocates, and community partners to support comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment services across our region."

Since 1990, the collaborative has been a cornerstone of HIV/AIDS support in San Diego County. Through strategic partnerships and committed philanthropy, we've distributed over $3 million to organizations working to reduce the impact of HIV and improve the lives of people living with AIDS.

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HIV Funding Collaborative – 2026 Grant Cycle

The San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative invites organizations serving people living with HIV and AIDS to apply for funding. Through generous support from Red Dress Party San Diego and legacy donors like George A. Murphy, we collaboratively allocate resources to reduce the impact of HIV in the San Diego region. Please review our application guidelines before submitting to ensure your organization and programs align with our funding priorities.

Deadline extended to: March 14, 2026

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Collaborative Funding, Community Impact

The San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative of the Human Dignity Foundation raises, leverages, and collaboratively allocates funds and resources to reduce the impact of HIV in the San Diego region.

As the convener of this vital partnership, HDF brings together funders, service providers, and community stakeholders to ensure resources reach the organizations doing critical frontline work—from prevention education to comprehensive care, from housing support to advocacy.

35

Years of continuous community support (since 1990)

$100,000

distributed in our 2022 grant cycle alone

30+

organizations supported in recent cycles

3

Focus Areas: System strengthening, prevention & education, care & treatment

Built on Legacy, Driven by Love

George A.
Murphy Tribute

George A.
Murphy Tribute

George A. Murphy was an icon in the LGBTQ community. He is recognized as a founding member of The Center and was a Deacon Emeritus at Metropolitan Community Church, where he was a member of their AIDS Support Group. It is through a generous donation from his trust that a portion of these grants are possible.

Red Dress Party
San Diego
Partnership

Red Dress Party
San Diego
Partnership

The San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative is proud to partner with Red Dress Party San Diego, whose annual fundraising efforts provide essential support for our grant cycles. This longstanding partnership exemplifies the power of community-driven philanthropy.

Sunshine
Brooks Fund

Sunshine
Brooks Fund

The mission of the San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative of the Human Dignity Foundation is to raise, leverage, and collaboratively allocate funds and resources, in order to reduce the impact of HIV in the San Diego region.
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What Makes Us Different

Collaborative
Funding Model

We don't work alone. By pooling resources from multiple funders including Think Red, Inc., legacy donors, and community supporters, we maximize impact and reduce administrative burden on service organizations.

Three
Funding Priorities

1. Strengthening Systems:
Building capacity at HIV/AIDS coordinated service sites

2. Prevention & Education:
Supporting outreach, testing, and education programs

3. Care & Treatment:

Funding direct services for people living with HIV/AIDS

Care &
Treatment

Funding direct services for people living with HIV/AIDS
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The Fight Isn’t Over

While medical advances have transformed HIV from a death sentence to a manageable chronic condition, significant challenges remain:

Health
Disparities

HIV disproportionately impacts communities of color, transgender individuals, and low-income populations

Access
Barriers

Many people still face obstacles to testing, treatment, and comprehensive care

Stigma
Persists

Social stigma continues to prevent people from seeking help

Prevention
Gaps

New infections continue, particularly among young people and marginalized communities
The San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative addresses these challenges by funding organizations that provide culturally competent, accessible, stigma-free services across the full continuum of care.

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For Donors

Your contribution directly supports organizations saving lives and improving health outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS. Whether through a one-time gift or by establishing a donor advised fund focused on HIV services, your generosity creates lasting impact.
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For Organizations

If your organization provides HIV/AIDS prevention, education, care, or treatment services in San Diego County, we encourage you to learn about our grant cycles and funding priorities.
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