November 2022

EGPAF Named Winner of 2022 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits

EGPAF will work with Amazon’s cloud computing arm to enhance the foundation’s electronic medical record work in Malawi

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 29 November, 2022 – The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) today announced it has been selected as a winner of the 2022 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant, a public grant opportunity open to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the United States who are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. The grant will support EGPAF’s efforts to achieve an AIDS-free generation in children, youth, and families globally by expanding the foundation’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) work in Malawi.

Now in its fifth year, the AWS IMAGINE Grant program provides vital resources to nonprofit organizations looking to deploy cloud technology as a central tool to achieve mission goals. As part of the program, AWS seeks proposals for big ideas on how to leverage technology in new and innovative ways to accelerate impact in local and global communities.

EGPAF was named a winner in the Go Further, Faster category which recognizes highly innovative projects using advanced cloud services. EGPAF will receive up to $50,000 in unrestricted funding, up to $10,000 in AWS Computing Credits, and engagement with AWS technical specialists. Proposals were judged on several factors including the innovative and unique nature of the project, impact on mission-critical goals, and clearly defined outcomes and milestones.

For nearly 20 years, EGPAF has provided life-saving and cutting-edge clinical care for women, children, and families living with and affected by HIV and AIDS in Malawi. “Innovation is at the heart of EGPAF’s efforts to meet the varied challenges posed by the existing pediatric AIDS response. By supporting EGPAF’s groundbreaking EMR work in Malawi, AWS proves that innovating at the community level can help enhance the foundation’s ability to reach more children, youth, and families impacted by HIV,” said EGPAF President and CEO, Chip Lyons.

“At AWS, we are inspired and encouraged by the nonprofit sector’s commitment to address society’s biggest challenges. Each of our IMAGINE Grant winners is taking innovative approaches to scale their mission impact with technology,” said Allyson Fryhoff, managing director of nonprofit and nonprofit health at AWS. “We’re excited to dive deep with these organizations to help them leverage cloud technology to advance their transformative work that is benefitting communities worldwide.”

Tens of thousands nonprofit organizations worldwide use AWS to increase their impact and advance mission goals. Through multiple programs tailored specifically to the nonprofit community, AWS can enable nonprofits of all sizes to overcome barriers to technology adoption, while enhancing the scale, performance, and capabilities of mission operations.

For more information on the AWS IMAGINE Grant, visit aws.amazon.com/imagine-grant.