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.
Innovation and Technology Fund for Better Living (FBL)
Government Grant Programs
Launched in 2017 with a $500 million allocation, the Innovation and Technology Fund for Better Living encourages the use of innovation and technology to develop projects that improve daily living and address the needs of specific community groups. Approved projects can receive up to 90% of total project cost or $5 million, whichever is less. Funded deliverables have included mobile apps, assistive devices and services for the elderly, the disabled and other community groups.
- Website
- www.itf.gov.hk/
- Capabilities
- Assistive technology, Elderly care technology, Disability services innovation, Daily living technology, Health and education innovation
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- Non-governmental organisations subvented by the Social Welfare Department, public bodies, professional bodies and trade associations; individuals and private companies cannot be lead applicants.
- Application process
- Submit applications through the Administrative System of the Innovation and Technology Commission – Fund for Better Living (ASITC-FBL), with certificate of incorporation, audited financial statements and project documents; applications are accepted year-round with cutoff dates for each evaluation cycle.
- Deadlines
- Rolling (open all year round); applicants must meet the published cutoff dates to be considered in the next evaluation cycle.
Application details change — confirm the current process on the funder's website before applying.
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