Here is a bit of money for innovative projects.

Are there any grassroots organisations that are led by men who have sex with men who are NOT gay-identified?

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I am sharing with you all an announcement of a small grant opportunity for MSM initiatives in our region. Please circulate to your networks.

Rodelyn M Marte
Programme Manager, Community Advocacy Initiative (CAI)
Asia Pacific Council of AIDS Service Organizations (APCASO)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Email: cai@apcaso.org

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TARGETED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
MSM INITIATIVE COMMUNITY AWARDS - ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
Deadline: 4 May 2011

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is pleased to announce new funding for innovative projects that address HIV/AIDS among gay men, other men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (TG) individuals in the Asia-Pacific region. Grassroots organizations led by or closely linked to MSM/LGBT communities in low- and middle-income countries in the Asia-Pacific region are encouraged to submit relevant proposals. Funds for this round of awards are made available through the generous support of the ViiV Healthcare Positive Action and Aids Fonds.

Each organization may apply for an award of up to $20,000 USD to support project-related costs for up to 12 months. Only one application may be submitted per organization. Proposals for general operating support will not be considered.

Approximately $150,000 is available for this round of awards in the Asia-Pacific region; amfAR anticipates funding from six to eight proposals. Funding recommendations will be announced in September 2011. Organizations that are approved for awards can expect to receive funds to begin activities as early as October 2011.

More information is online at: http://www.amfar.org/world/article.aspx?id=9612