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Name of organisation: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network (CHLN)Project Title: HIV, health and human rights in Canada: deepening and sharing

knowledge, strengthening prevention and care, enhancingawareness and capacity

Project Number: 6962-15-2011/1860160Recommended amount: $467,926 (Year 1: $227,062 Year 2: $240,864)

The project has been recommended for funding with changes and conditional onthe review and approval of the clarifications as identified below.

Demonstrates expertise among staff and the organization has the infrastructure andcapacity necessary to achieve the project objectives.

Well written and comprehensive proposal.

Provides good evidence that organization is engaging with key priority populations.

The focus on human rights in the activities identified in this proposal does not alwaysdemonstrate a clear link to the public health objectives of the Fund. There were alsoconcerns that the outputs/outcomes are not sufficiently linked to objectives, andtherefore do not directly contribute to the goal of this Fund.

Several of the activities may be considered as advocacy which is not eligible under thisFund

Links between staff responsibilities in relation to specific activities could be moreexplicit

The evidence of need for some activities is not always clearly demonstrated, i.e. littleevidence provided to substantiate need for deliverable or how it will be used byintended audience.

Does not provide clear evidence or quantifiable data to substantiate organizationsability to reach target audiences

A number of activities and products integrate evidence, but do not move beyond

HIV/HCV to include other relevant communicable diseases

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Activity 2.2 Know your rights: educating and empowering PLHIV

Activity: Develop and share eight know-your-rights information tools on topics

identified by people living with HIV/AIDS, regarding privacy rights and disclosureobligations in employment, education, childcare and healthcare contexts for frontlineorganizations.

Outputs: short survey to identify top-priority questions of PLHIV about HIV-related

privacy rights and disclosure obligations in contexts related to employment, education,childcare, health care and access to treatment; and 8 know your rights tools forPLHIV

Activity 3.1 Capacity-building workshops for front-line organizations and other serviceproviders AND

Activity 3.2 Annual Symposia on HIV, Law and Human Rights

Activity: Develop and deliver capacity building workshops, information sessions and

the Annual Symposium on HIV/AIDS, Law and Human Rights for people living withHIV/AIDS, frontline HIV/AIDS and public health service providers, lawyers and otherstakeholders in order to increase their knowledge, understanding and capacity toassist people living with HIV/AIDS and other key priority populations affected byHIV/AIDS and HCV in dealing with discrimination, disclosure issues and access barriersto a range of social and health services

Outputs: Approximately 27 domestic workshops for front-line organizations andservice providers on the topics of discrimination towards people living with HIV/AIDS;disclosure rights and responsibilities; and how to address access barriers to a range ofsocial support and health services.

Note: Workshops will be held at national, regional and provincial meetings of front-

line organizations and at CHLNs annual Symposia.

Activity 3.3 Technical support to ASOs/CBOs and others

Activity: Provide technical support (information and expert analysis) to people living

with HIV/AIDS, frontline AIDS service providers, community-based organizations,

health professionals, legal professionals and researchers on HIV/AIDS and co-infection-related prevention, care, treatment (including access to anti-retroviraltreatment) and support.

Outputs: Individualized written and/or verbal responses to an estimated 400-500

requests for information and analysis, primarily provided to front-line serviceproviders.

Note: Includes technical support (information and expert analysis) regarding access to

anti-retroviral treatment (treatment as prevention from Activity 1.4).

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Activity 1.1 Aboriginal people and HIV/HCV in Saskatchewan: Public health and humanrights challenges

- This activity was deemed to be duplicative of activities already undertaken in the

province. While the potential for CHLN to bring value to the government andcommunitys efforts to address new cases and their underlying conditions,reviewers felt that the activity as described in the proposal would not be alignedwith the approach undertaken under the new provincial strategy and the provincialleadership teams structure.

Activity 1.2 Women, HIV and housing insecurity- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether the resource

would be used for advocacy purposes, which is ineligible for funding.

Activity 1.3 HIV and Womens sexual and reproductive health- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether the resource


Activity 1.4 Treatment as prevention: human rights imperative and issues- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether the tools would

be used for advocacy purposes, which is ineligible for funding.- However, technical support (information and expert analysis) regarding access to

anti-retroviral treatment has been recommended and included under Activity 3.3.

Activity 2.1 Women and the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure: video screenings and

panel discussions- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether these events


Activity 2.3 HIV and human rights e-bulletin- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether the

communication tools would be used for advocacy purposes, which is ineligible forfunding.

Activity 2.4 Handbook for journalists

- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether thiscommunication tool would be used for advocacy purposes, which is ineligible forfunding.

Activity 2.5 Making the links between human rights, HIV and public health: strategiccommunications via media

- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether thecommunication tools would be used for advocacy purposes, which is ineligible forfunding.

Activity 2.6 HCV health and human rights challenges in Canada

- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether the resourcewould be used for advocacy purposes, which is ineligible for funding.

Activity 3.4 HIV and disability: Using the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons withDisabilities

- This activity was not found to be in alignment with the goals of the Fund. It wasalso determined that this activity could be interpreted as advocacy which is noteligible for funding.

Activity 3.5 HIV and womens rights: info sheets- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether these resources


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Activity 3.6 HIV/HCV and injection drug use: info sheets- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether these resources


Activity 3.7 HIV/HCV in prisons: info sheets- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether these resources


Activity 3.8 Criminal law and HIV non-disclosure: info resources- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether these resources


Activity 3.9 AIDS and Law Exchange (AIDSLEX): Global knowledge exchange andcapacity-building on HIV, law and human rights

- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether the

communication tool would be used for advocacy purposes, which is ineligible forfunding.

Activity 4.0 HIV/AIDS Policy & Law Review- It was unclear from the details provided in the proposal whether the

communication tool would be used for advocacy purposes, which is ineligible forfunding.

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Salary increase between year 1 and year 2 can not exceed 1.5% for full-time

and part-time employees, and can not exceed 3% for contractual employees.

Allowable cost for hotel accommodation in Canada should not exceed$180/night

Hourly rate for contractual employees should not exceed $100/hour or$750/day

Honoraria can not exceed $200/day and should be reported as service contractrelated to a specific expertise (e.g., Elders, guest speakers).

If appropriate, incentives for participants may be used, but need to be providedas a non-cash vouchers (e.g., grocery gift certificate, bus tickets)

All proposed expenditures that can not be clearly associated with a specific

project activity and/or lack detailed information are deemed ineligible.

Note:- Salaries have been recalculated in year 2 on the basis of a salary increase of 1.5%.- Salaries have been reduced to reflect time allocated to recommended activities.

Personnel: (Year 1: $146,065 Year 2: $148,676)

Executive Director - Year 1 $18,987 - Year 2 - $18,592 Deputy Director Year 1 $14,328 - Year 2 - $14,496

Senior Policy Analyst A Year 1 $12,429 - Year 2 - $12,441

Senior Policy Analyst B Year 1 $12,429 - Year 2 - $12,441

Senior Policy Analyst D Year 1 $11,800 - Year 2 - $12,441

Communications Director Year 1 $8,650 - Year 2 - $10,518

Communications Specialist Year 1 $5,020 - Year 2 - $6,144

Communications and Outreach Strategist Year 1 $9,224 - Year 2 - $9,410

Program Support Manager Year 1 $9,394 - Year 2 - $9,380

Administrative Assistant Year 1 $6,429 - Year 2 - $6,405

Finance Manager Year 1 $7,987 - Year 2 - $7,994

Employers Share of payroll deductions (15%)- Year 1 $17,501 - Year 2 - $18,040

Translation Year 1 $3,928 - Year 2 - $3,928

Layout and Design Year 1 $3,500 - Year 2 - $2,000

Interpretation Year 1 $2,260 - Year 2 - $2,260

Web Designer Year 1 $500 - Year 2 - $500

Videographer Year 1 $1,500- Year 2 - $1,500

Payroll Administration Year 1 $199 - Year 2 - $186 (moved from other)

Travel (Year 1: $35,050 Year 2: $38,045)

Transportation Year 1 $ 22,250 - Year 2 - $24,590 Living Expenses Year 1 $12,800 - Year 2 - $13,455

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Material (Year 1: $17,280 Year 2: $18,361)

Health Breaks Year 1 $4,187 - Year 2 - $4,188

Facility Rental Year 1 $2,000 - Year 2 - $2,000

Office Supplies Year 1 $1,067 - Year 2 - $1,068

Printing Year 1 $4,000 - Year 2 - $5,000

Photocopying Year 1 $500 - Year 2 - $500

Materials Distribution Year 1 $750 - Year 2 - $750

Resource Centre Acquisitions Year 1 $520 - Year 2 - $592

Quicklaw Year 1 $740 - Year 2 - $740

Advertising Year 1 $2,000 - Year 2 - $2,000

Postage and Courier Year 1 $280 - Year 2 - $287 (moved from other)

FP Infomart Year 1 $1,236 - Year 2 - $1,236

Equipment (Year 1: $6,255 Year 2: $6,502)

Equipment Purchase Year 1 $293 - Year 2 - $305

IT Upgrades Year 1 $180 - Year 2 - $180 Equipment Maintenance Year 1 $1,235 - Year 2 - $1,375

Office Equipment Lease Year 1 $1,131 - Year 2 - $1,225

Telephone Equipment Lease Year 1 $916 - Year 2 - $917

Special Equipment Lease Year 1 $2,500 - Year 2 - $2,500Note: Equipment costs for this project are shared with the Canadian WorkingGroup on HIV and Rehabilitation

Rent & Utilities (Year 1: $12,132 Year 2: $13,304)

Rent Year 1 $11,440 - Year 2 - $12,530

Utilities Internet Year 1 $80 - Year 2 - $86 Utilities - Telephone Year 1 $612 - Year 2 - $688

Evaluation: (Year 1: $4,751 Year 2: $10,449)

FTE Personnel - Year 1 $3,500 - Year 2 - $6,277 (Please reallocate under Personnelcategory to appropriate position)

Evaluation Consultant Year 1 $1,000 - Year 2 - $3,696

Translation Year 1 $149 - Year 2 - $374

Teleconferences Year 1 $102 - Year 2 - $102

Other: (Year 1: $5,529 Year 2: $5,527)

Insurance Year 1 $1,015 - Year 2 - $1,015 Audit Year 1 $1,087 - Year 2 - $1,087

Professional Development and Membership Year 1 $2,137 - Year 2 - $2,136

Recruitment Year 1 $794 - Year 2 - $794

Bank Charges Year 1 $496 - Year 2 - $495

Once the clarifications will be received and reviewed the following revised documentswill be required to prepare the Contribution Agreement:

Revised workplan Revised budget

Revised Evaluation Plan

Once the Contribution Agreement has been signed, we will contact you to finalizeyour evaluation plan.

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