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Fridae Community Development Fund

Individuals or groups in Singapore will be able to apply for grants for LGBT - related projects between S$500 to S$2,000 from the Fridae Community Development Fund (CDF).

The eligibility and grant application procedure will be announced later this month. The application will be judged by an external panel on the project’s potential social impact and value to the LGBT community.

GLBT groups raising fund for community projects, such as gatherings, art, or other various purpose are often met with dismal. Bryan Choong Centre Manager of Oogachaga , a gay- affirmative non-profit counselling organisation, told Fridae that despite being a official organisation under Spaces Counseling and Community Limited their requests for event or prize sponsorships typically either go unanswered or if lucky, a reply such as "our company's current policy or marketing objectives is not in line with your organisation's mission."

Dr Stuart Koe, CEO of Fridae, says "It's time we do something for ourselves. Having a source of funding - no matter how small - enables ideas, and the enthusiasm and desire to do something for the community to become reality. What might seem like a small effort can serve as examples and inspire others to build on them."