MANILA — Non-profit organization Fashion Aid Philippines has launched the country’s first national design competition named, “The Grant,” in a media event on March 28, in Makati City. 

“The Grant” is a platform designed to discover and find talents who can be sent to various academies in the design capitals of the world.

World-renowned Filipino fashion designer and Fashion Aid PH member Paul Cabral talks about how this would recognize and propel the Filipino creative industry on the global stage.

“It supports emerging designers, not only through funding but also through mentorship, cultural exchange, and the opportunity to be a part of a larger movement that centers on identity, heritage, and innovation. ‘The Grant’ is more than fashion, but it’s about building a strong foundation for the creative industry in our country and creating space for Filipino voices in global conversations,” Cabral said.

The competition will commence with the audition and selection process around April to May 2025, followed by the production and mentoring from June to August 2025, and the announcement of winners in September 2025.

The competition is open to interested fashion, accessories and lifestyle designers in ages 18 to 30 years old, with Filipino citizenship and must be based in the Philippines.

Interested applicants must submit a copy of valid ID and a short video presentation with a 5-minute maximum time about their featured product at fashionaidphilippines@gmail.com

For more information about The Grant, follow @fashionaidphilippines on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok or contact the secretariat of Fashion Aid Philippines at +639175940028.