Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services program funding community development corporations to create employment and business opportunities in low-income communities. Eligible applicants are private nonprofit CDCs (501(c)(3) or non-501(c)(3)) with community economic development as a principal purpose and board representation from community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders; no cost share required per the cited notice.
Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF)
Government Grant Programs
Established under the Environment and Conservation Fund Ordinance (Cap. 450), the ECF is one of Hong Kong's largest public funds for environmental work, administered by the Environment and Ecology Bureau with secretariat support from the Environmental Protection Department. It supports environmental education, research, conservation and practical action projects, including themed calls such as the Publicity and Education Projects and Practice and Action Projects funding schemes. The ECF Committee and its vetting subcommittees meet quarterly to consider applications from local non-profits.
- Website
- www.ecf.gov.hk
- Capabilities
- Environmental education, Conservation, Waste reduction and recycling, Carbon neutrality and low-carbon living, Biodiversity
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- Local non-profit-making organisations and community groups (including environmental groups, schools and higher education institutions) are eligible; local companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance may apply for technology demonstration projects on waste minimisation and recycling.
- Application process
- Submit the prescribed application form to the ECF Secretariat at any time; the ECF Committee and vetting subcommittees meet quarterly to consider applications. Themed calls with their own guides and forms are announced on the ECF website.
Application details change — confirm the current process on the funder's website before applying.
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