Deadline: 07-Jun-21
The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) is pleased to announce the Community Waste Reduction Projects.
Community Waste Reduction Projects, which are community-based and result-oriented, aim to enhance awareness and ensure sustained participation of the public in solid waste recycling, reduction, separation, and recovery. Such projects should bring about sustained and tangible effect in local communities, and thus should not be one-off publicity events.
Administration of grants for Community Waste Reduction Projects is undertaken by the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat).
The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) was set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to provide funding support for educational, research and other projects and activities in relation to environmental and conservation matters. The objectives are to promote individual behavioural and lifestyle changes to achieve sustainable development, and develop or introduce innovative technologies and practices to improve the environment and conserve resources.
What are the vetting procedures?
A Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee (the Vetting Sub-committee) has been established under the ECF Committee to consider waste reduction projects. The Vetting Sub-committee may comprise representatives of the ECF Committee, Environmental Campaign Committee (ECC), Advisory Council on the Environment’s Waste Management Subcommittee and/or Environmental Protection Department (EPD) as appropriate. Other members may also be co-opted into the Vetting Sub-committee.
Funding Information
- The Vetting Sub-committee can approve grants up to HK$2,000,000 for a project. For applications with a budget supported by the Vetting Sub-Committee of above HK$2,000,000, the recommendation of the Vetting Sub-committee has to be endorsed by the ECF Committee.
- Each Community Waste Reduction Project should last for at least twelve months and normally not more than two years, unless with justifications.
Eligibility Criteria
Local non-profit making organisations (e.g. community bodies, green groups, etc.) are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit https://www.ecf.gov.hk/en/application/index.html#cwrp