- What
is the Sustainable Development Fund ?
The Sustainable Development Fund (the Fund) has been established
with a sum of $100 million to provide a central source of
financial support for initiatives that will help to develop
a strong public awareness of the principles of sustainable
development and to encourage sustainable practices in Hong
Kong.
Initially, a sum of $10 million annually will be earmarked
for disbursement from the Fund.
Except in the case of applications from schools and individuals,
the minimum amount to be applied for should be not less than
$50,000 for each application. There is no pre-set level of
maximum funding for projects.
- Who is eligible
to apply for funding ?
o Groups such as non-government and community organizations,
academic and research institutes and schools; and
o Individuals aged 18 or above who are ordinarily resident
in Hong Kong.
- What types
of project will the fund support ?
o Projects that can enhance Hong Kong people's understanding
of sustainable development;
o Projects that can encourage people to put the principles
of sustainable development into practice;
o Projects that can demonstrate clearly integration of at
least two of the economic, social and environmental aspects
of sustainable development;
o Projects that can benefit the local community; and
o Projects that are non-profit making in nature.
- When to submit
applications ?
The call for the seventh round of applications to the Fund
commenced on 31 July 2009 and will close at 5:00 pm, 30 October
2009. For details of the priority areas for this round of
applications, please visit the Bulletin Section.
-
How to apply ?
Please click the following hyperlinks to download the application
guidelines and application form:
Note: Please use Acrobat
Reader or above to open the PDF documents for best viewing.
-
Who to approach
for assistance ?
You can contact the Sustainable Development Fund Secretariat
for general enquiries regarding the Fund and for assistance
in completing the application form.
| Address |
Sustainable
Development Division
M/F, Murray Building
Garden Road
Central
Hong Kong |
| Contact
Tel. No. |
3150-8166 |
| Fax
No. |
3150-8168 |
| E-mail |
sdf@enb.gov.hk |
