The Global Fund’s Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) for 2026–2028 arrives as the most resource-constrained cycle yet, introducing major strategic shifts like mandatory Community Priorities Annexes and accelerated transitions to domestic funding. To protect trans and gender diverse-led programs from budget cuts, communities must strategically align their priorities with national health goals. This newsletter serves as an essential technical toolkit, providing trans and gender diverse networks with the exact entry points, modules, and risk-management strategies needed to secure and sustain vital funding.

Grounded in real-world activism, this issue features first-hand insights and winning strategies from trans and gender diverse leaders in Malaysia, Nepal, and Papua New Guinea who successfully secured CCM seats and protected grassroots funding. From initial country dialogues to proposal writing and community-led monitoring, this newsletter outlines a practical, five-stage guide to meaningful engagement. Learn more to discover how your organization can leverage data, counter political rollbacks, and claim its rightful place at the decision-making table by reading our May 2026 Newsletter!