Beat Drugs Fund invites applications for 2023 Funding Exercise of Regular Funding Scheme

The following is issued on behalf of the Secretariat of the Beat Drugs Fund Association:
 
     The Beat Drugs Fund (BDF) Regular Funding Scheme (RFS) is inviting applications for the 2023 Funding Exercise from today (August 2) until September 13.
 
     The BDF RFS aims to promote worthwhile anti-drug projects that can help address drug problems. For the 2023 Funding Exercise of the RFS, projects meeting one or more of the priority areas (in Annex) for treatment and rehabilitation, preventive education and publicity, and research will be accorded priority.
 
     The application form and guide for applicants for the 2023 Funding Exercise of the BDF RFS are available on the website of the Narcotics Division (ND) (www.nd.gov.hk/en/beat_drug_fund_2023.html). The deadline for application is 6pm on September 13. For details of guidelines on the submission of applications, please refer to paragraph 7 of the guide to the 2023 Funding Exercise of the BDF RFS, or pages 9 and 10 of the application form.
 
     The BDF will also arrange two briefing cum experience sharing sessions on August 14 and August 17 for interested applicants. Details can be found on the website of the ND (www.nd.gov.hk/en/beat_briefing_experience_sharing_sessions.html). Representatives of interested organisations may complete the online enrolment form (forms.gle/B2MHHShFTSaMc8aQ7). The Secretariat will inform successful applicants via email nearer the time.
 
     Enquiries are welcome by telephone at 2867 2769 or 2867 2286; or via email to bdf@sb.gov.hk.
 
     Results of applications for the 2023 Funding Exercise are expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2024.