The Equal Opportunities (Sexual Orientation) Funding Scheme has opened for applications.

Application forms are available here. The application deadline is June 6 and a briefing on the scope and operation of the funding scheme will be held May 28.

The scheme supports worthwhile community projects which serve to promote equal opportunity on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Launched in 1998 the scheme has been run on an annual basis, with more than $4.5 million allocated to non-governmental organisations in the past 10 years.

The briefing will be held at 21/F Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai. For enquiries call 2835 1565.