CFCS Round 11

The Stop TB Partnership is proud to announce that 100 organisations from 29 countries across seven regions will receive funding under Round 11 of the Challenge Facility for Civil Society (CFCS). This milestone investment will empower TB-affected communities and civil society organizations to lead advocacy, accountability, and community-driven TB responses at national and global levels.

With the addition of US$1.5 million from the Global Fund, a historic US$10.5 million is now dedicated to strengthening community leadership in the fight to End TB. This funding will support civil society organizations to:

• Mobilise and amplify community voices in the lead-up to and during the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on TB.

• Engage with country-level Partnership platforms to drive advocacy and resource mobilisation for increased domestic financing for TB.

• Participate in Global Fund New Funding Model 4 processes and National Strategic Planning & Reviews.

• Increase demand for essential TB services and ensure equitable access to new TB tools and guidelines.

• Combat TB stigma, address barriers to TB services, and reach those most vulnerable to TB.

Global leaders have pledged to end TB by 2030, recognising that community-driven approaches are central to achieving this goal. The 2018 UN Political Declaration on TB emphasised the need for stronger commitments and investments in TB affected community, reducing stigma and overcoming barriers to quality services. The CFCS plays a critical role in making this vision a reality by ensuring that TB-affected communities and civil society are at the heart of national, regional and global TB responses.

"The demand for CFCS Round 11 was overwhelming, yet we could only fund less than 50% of the requests," said Dr. Lucica Ditiu, Executive Director of the Stop TB Partnership. "This clearly shows how vital CFCS is for TB-affected communities and civil society. We now expect these 29 countries to set an example — working closely with governments, communities, and partners to drive strong, ambitious, and people-centered TB responses. Our focus must remain on what matters most—the people affected by TB and the critical role of civil society in shaping the future of TB care."

“Supporting Challenge Facility for Civil Society grantees is key to ensuring that national TB responses are truly community-led,” said Marijke Wijnroks, Chief of Staff at the Global Fund. “The Global Fund is proud to invest an additional US$1.5 million into this vital initiative, ensuring that communities remain at the forefront of the fight against TB.”

The Stop TB Partnership warmly welcomes the organisations selected under Round 11 and looks forward to collaborating over the next 12 months to drive progress in the fight to end TB. The full list of successful organisations can be found below: