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5 April 2024

2024/25 First Round Application Invitation for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects” from 5 April 2024 (Friday) to 13 May 2024 (Monday).

Environmental Education and Community Action Projects

Applicant organisations should read the Guide to Application (April 2024 version) for Environmental Education and Community Action Projects before completing the Application Form. Applicant organisations may:

apply online by submitting a completed electronic Application Form at the GovHK website: https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/epd005/en/; or
apply by submitting a duly completed paper-based Application Form (April 2024 version) by hand or by post to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or
apply by submitting softcopy of a completed Application Form via email to ecf@eeb.gov.hk

before 6:00 p.m. on 13 May 2024 (Monday) (please state “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects” on the envelope or as the email title).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 13 May 2024 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted, or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal / Extreme Weather Condition announced by the Government is/are in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm on 13 May 2024, the application closing time will be extended to 6:00 pm on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications or applications not submitted in accordance with the instructions and requirements as stated in the Guide to Application and Application Form will not be processed.

Briefing Session(s) on Application Invitation

The first briefing covering an introduction to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects as well as the details related to completion of the Application Form was conducted on 21 March 2024 (Thursday). Please visit here for presentation materials of the first briefing session. The second briefing will be held on 30 April 2024 (Tuesday) at 3:00-4:30 p.m.. Parties interested to join the second briefing session may register by completing and returning online registration the e-form (Register here) on or before 23 April 2024 (Tuesday) 12:00 noon. Quota for the briefing session will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Confirmation email will be sent to the successfully enrolled parties by 29 April 2024 (Monday). The briefing materials will be uploaded onto the ECF website upon completion of the briefing sessions.

For enquiries, please contact the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat at 2835 1234.

15 March 2024

2024/25 First Round Application Invitation for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee will soon launch the 2024/25 first round application invitation for the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects Funding Scheme.

Briefing Session(s) on Application Invitation (Updated)

The first briefing session covering an introduction to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects as well as the details related to completion of the Application Form was conducted on 21 March 2024 (Thursday). Please visit here for presentation materials of the briefing session.

For enquiries, please contact the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat at 2835 1234.

7 March 2024

Application Invitation for Environment and Conservation Fund Application and Management System (Smart ECF) Briefing Session for Account Registration

The Secretariat of the Environment and Conservation Fund Committee (the Secretariat) will launch a one-stop Environment and Conservation Fund Application and Management system, named Smart ECF. Smart ECF is managed by the Secretariat, which allows eligible users to obtain latest news of the Environmental and Conservation Fund (ECF) promptly and to manage applications and projects related to the ECF in a more convenient and simple way. In the first phase (starting from 22 March 2024), account registration will be open to local non-profit making organisations (e.g. community bodies, green groups, schools and tertiary institutions, etc.) who are interested in applying the ECF. The Secretariat now invites interested persons-in-charge (i.e. the Head or Deputy Head of the organisation) or their representatives to join the captioned Briefing Session to introduce Smart ECF and provide relevant information on account registration.

The Briefing Session will be conducted through online channel as detailed below:

Date : 22 March 2024 (Wednesday)
Time : 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon (log-in time starts from 10:15 a.m.)
Format : ZOOM online briefing (Q&A session included)
Language: Cantonese
Target Participants: Local non-profit making organisations

If your organisation would like to join the Briefing Session, please register via the below registration link on or before 19 March 2024.

https://arcg.is/vbuvb

Confirmation emails with the login details will be sent to the persons who have successfully enrolled by 21 March 2024.

For enquiry, please contact the Secretariat at 2835 1234.

26 January 2024

Statement by Environment and Conservation Fund Committee on implementation of municipal solid waste charging scheme in Hong Kong

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee announced today (January 26) the below statement on the implementation of the municipal solid waste (MSW) charging scheme in Hong Kong:

The ECF Committee has been advising the Government over the years on providing funding support to environmental protection projects proposed by local organisations. We strongly believe that, like many other advanced cities around the world, MSW charging will bring a positive impact to the sustainable development of Hong Kong and the realisation of a better environment.

In the past six years, the ECF Committee has approved funding for more than 300 environmental projects supporting local non-profit making organisations and environmental groups in implementing a wide range of projects, and has organised various education and promotion activities through the Environmental Campaign Committee. These projects and activities included initiatives which were implemented in concert with the early preparation and publicity for the introduction of the MSW charging scheme. The ECF Committee will keep on providing funding support to suitable organisations and work hand in hand with the Government to enhance the understanding and active participation of all stakeholders in the MSW charging scheme.

We appreciate that the success of the MSW charging scheme requires public collaboration and it is of vital importance for the public to understand the value of the scheme. To put the scheme in practice, different business and service sectors require hands-on practice and adaptation to cope with different operational circumstances. We fully support the Government in explaining specifically to the community the value and operational details of the MSW charging scheme through scenario-based illustrations before the new legislation takes effect, so as to demonstrate the operability of the MSW charging scheme by facts.

We will continue to work together with the Government to strive for an effective implementation of the MSW charging scheme. At the same time, we will appeal to every partnering organisation of the ECF to support the MSW charging scheme, work in collaboration to turn Hong Kong into a greener, cleaner and more liveable city, and achieve a better living environment for us and our future generations, while contributing to the sustainable development of Hong Kong.

14 November 2023

2023/24 Second Round Application Invitation for “Community Waste Reduction Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” from 14 November 2023 (Tuesday) to 18 December 2023 (Monday).

Community Waste Reduction Projects

Applicant organisations should read the Guide to Application (November 2023 version) for Community Waste Reduction Projects before completing the Application Form. Applicant organisations may:

apply online by submitting a completed electronic Application Form at the GovHK website: https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/epd004/; or
apply by submitting a completed paper-based Application Form (November 2023 version) which can be downloaded from the ECF website by hand or by post to the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or
apply by submitting softcopy of a completed Application Form (November 2023 version) via email to ecf@eeb.gov.hk

before 6:00 p.m. on 18 December 2023 (Monday) (please state “Community Waste Reduction Projects” on the envelope or as the email title).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 18 December 2023 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 18 December 2023, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications or applications not submitted in accordance with the instructions and requirements as stated in the Guide to Application and Application Form will not be processed.

Briefing Session(s) on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

The first and second online briefing sessions, on (1) an introduction of the Community Waste Reduction Projects; and (2) details related to completion of the Application Form, were conducted on 20 October 2023 (Friday) and 6 December 2023 (Wednesday) respectively. The briefing materials of the first briefing session and the briefing materials of the second briefing session have been uploaded to the ECF website.

For enquiries, please contact the Community Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat at 2835 1234.

10 November 2023

2023/24 Second Round Application Invitation for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects” from 10 November 2023 (Friday) to 18 December 2023 (Monday).

Environmental Education and Community Action Projects

Applicant organisations should read the Guide to Application (November 2023 version) for Environmental Education and Community Action Projects before completing the Application Form. Applicant organisations may:

apply online by submitting a completed electronic Application Form at the GovHK website: https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/epd005/en/; or
apply by submitting a duly completed paper-based Application Form (November 2023 version) by hand or by post to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or
apply by submitting softcopy of a completed Application Form via email to ecf@eeb.gov.hk

before 6:00 p.m. on 18 December 2023 (Monday) (please state “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects” on the envelope or as the email title).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 18 December 2023 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted, or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal / Extreme Weather Condition announced by the Government is/are in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm on 18 December 2023, the application closing time will be extended to 6:00 pm on the next working day.

Briefing Session(s) on Application Invitation (Updated)

The first and second online briefing sessions covering an introduction to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects as well as the application details were conducted on 17 October and 28 November 2023 respectively. Please visit here for presentation materials of the briefing sessions.

For enquiries, please contact the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat at 2835 1234.

10 October 2023

2023/24 Second Round Application Invitation for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee will soon launch the 2023/24 second round application invitation for the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects Funding Scheme.

Briefing Session(s) on Application Invitation (Updated)

The first briefing session covering an introduction to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects as well as the details related to completion of the Application Form was conducted on 17 October 2023 (Tuesday). Please visit here for presentation materials of the briefing session.

For enquiries, please contact the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat at 2835 1234.

9 October 2023

2023/24 Second Round Application Invitation for “Community Waste Reduction Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee will soon launch the 2023/24 second round application invitation for the Community Waste Reduction Projects Funding Scheme.

Briefing Session on Application Invitation (Updated)

The briefing session covering an introduction to the Community Waste Reduction Projects was conducted on 20 October 2023 (Friday). Please visit here for presentation materials of the briefing session.

For enquiries, please contact the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat at 2835 1234.

1 July 2023

Celebrating the 26^th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to Motherland
Joint Hands to Build a Healthy and Pleasant Living Environment

(Article by the Chairman of the Environment and Conservation Fund Committee, Dr CHENG Kam-chung, Eric, SBS, MH, OStJ, JP)

Today marks the 26^th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Motherland, let us sincerely wish our country continued long-term success and prosperity, and Hong Kong would maintain its stability and vibrancy.

Since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in 1997, Hong Kong has undergone remarkable development in various aspects over the past 26 years. In the course of this development, the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) has all along promoted and achieved many goals, which were amply in line with the policies of the HKSAR Government and demonstrating Hong Kong’s achievements under the full support of the Central Government as well as the distinctive advantages of “One Country, Two Systems”.

While celebrating the 26^th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Motherland, the ECF is also approaching its 30^th Anniversary, we would like to take this moment to reflect upon our past achievements, map out our future direction, seize the opportunities and open up the future. We encourage the use of “technology innovation” to promote the goal of “emission reduction and carbon reduction”. In addition, we plan to organise various 30^th Anniversary activities, with a view to enabling all sectors of the community and the general public to better understand and make good use of the ECF through applications for organising or participation in environmental protection and nature conservation projects, thereby promoting low-carbon living in the community and sustainable development.

I am sure that the ECF will continue to play an active role in environmental protection and ecological conservation, join hands with all walks of life to promote sustainable local development, consciously safeguard national security and integrate Hong Kong into the overall national development setting, work together to build a healthy and pleasant city for ourselves and our future generations, and contribute our effort in turning Hong Kong people’s aspiration for a better living environment into reality.

29 June 2023

2023/24 Application Invitation for “Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference (RTDC) Projects” from 29 June 2023 (Thursday) to 28 August 2023 (Monday).

Applicant organisations should read the Guide to Application (June 2023 version) before completing the Application Form. Applicant organisations may:

apply online by submitting a completed electronic Application Form at the GovHK website: https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/epd006/en/; or
apply by submitting a duly completed paper-based Application Form (June 2023 version) in person or by post to the ECF Research Projects Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or
c. apply by submitting a soft copy of the duly completed Application Form (June 2023 version) via email to ecf@eeb.gov.hk

before 6:00 p.m. on 28 August 2023 (Monday) (please state “Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects” on the envelope or as the email subject).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 28 August 2023 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 28 August 2023, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications and applications not submitted in accordance with the instructions and requirements as stated in the Guide to Application and Application Form will not be processed.

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

The online briefing session covering an introduction to the Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects as well as the application details was conducted on 14 July 2023. Please visit here for presentation materials of the briefing session.

For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat at 2835 1234.

19 May 2023

2023/24 First Round Application Invitation for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects” from 19 May 2023 (Friday) to 26 June 2023 (Monday).

Environmental Education and Community Action Projects

Applicant organisations should read the Guide to Application (May 2023 version) for Environmental Education and Community Action Projects before completing the Application Form. Applicant organisations may:

apply online by submitting a completed electronic Application Form at the GovHK website: https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/epd005/en/; or
apply by submitting a duly completed paper-based Application Form (May 2023 version) by hand or by post to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or
apply by submitting softcopy of a completed Application Form (May 2023 version) via email to ecf@eeb.gov.hk

before 6:00 p.m. on 26 June 2023 (Monday) (please state “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects” on the envelope or as the email title).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 26 June 2023 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 26 June 2023, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Briefing Sessions on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

The first and second online briefing sessions covering an introduction to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects as well as the application details were conducted on 29 May and 9 June 2023 respectively. Please visit here for presentation materials of the briefing sessions.

For enquiries, please contact the EE&CA Projects Secretariat at 2835 1234.

16 May 2023

2023/24 First Round Application Invitation for “Community Waste Reduction Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” from 16 May 2023 (Tuesday) to 19 June 2023 (Monday)..

Community Waste Reduction Projects

Applicant organisations should read the Guide to Application (May 2023 version) for Community Waste Reduction Projects before completing the Application Form. Applicant organisations may:

apply online by submitting a completed electronic Application Form at the GovHK website: https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/epd004/; or
apply by submitting a completed paper-based Application Form (May 2023 version) which can be downloaded from the ECF website by hand or by post to the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or
apply by submitting softcopy of a completed Application Form (May 2023 version) via email to ecf@eeb.gov.hk

before 6:00 p.m. on 19 June 2023 (Monday) (please state “Community Waste Reduction Projects” and the Project Title on the envelope or as the email title).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 19 June 2023 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 19 June 2023, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Briefing Session(s) on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

The first and second online briefing sessions, on (1) an introduction of the Community Waste Reduction Projects, and (2) details related to completion of the Application Form, were conducted on 25 May 2023 (Thursday) and 7 June 2023 (Wednesday) respectively. The briefing materials of the first briefing session and the briefing materials of the second briefing session have been uploaded to the ECF website.

For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat at 2835 1234.

23 November 2022

2022/23 Second Round Application Invitation for “Community Waste Reduction Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” from 23 November 2022 (Wednesday) to 28 December 2022 (Wednesday).

Community Waste Reduction Projects

Applicant organisations should read the Guide to Application (November 2022 version) for Community Waste Reduction Projects before completing the Application Form. Applicant organisations may:

apply online by submitting a completed electronic Application Form at the GovHK website: https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/epd004/; or
apply by submitting a duly completed paper-based Application Form which can be downloaded from the ECF website by hand or by post to the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or
apply by submitting softcopy of a completed Application Form via email to ecf@epd.gov.hk

before 6:00 p.m. on 28 December 2022 (Wednesday) (please state “Community Waste Reduction Projects” on the envelope or as the email title).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 28 December 2022 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 28 December 2022, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Briefing Session(s) on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

The first and second online briefing sessions, on (1) an introduction of the Community Waste Reduction Projects, and (2) details related to completion of the Application Form, were conducted on 1 December 2022 (Thursday) and 13 December 2022 (Tuesday) respectively. The briefing materials of the first briefing session and the briefing materials of the second briefing session have been uploaded to the ECF website.

For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat at 2835 1234.

21 October 2022

2022/23 Invitation of Applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects”

Funding applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action (EE&CA) Projects” are hereby invited. The period for submission of applications is from 21 October (Friday) to 28 November 2022 (Monday).

Please click here for details.

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

The first and second online briefing sessions covering an introduction to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects as well as the application details were conducted on 10 and 16 November 2022 respectively. Please visit here for presentation materials of the briefing sessions.

For enquiries, please contact the EE&CA Projects Secretariat at 2835 1234.

29 July 2022

2022/23 Application Invitation for “Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects”

Applicant organisations should read the Guide to Application (July 2022 version) before completing the Application Form. The duly completed Application Form (together with any supplementary/supporting documents) must be returned to the Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat (the Secretariat) by the application deadline, i.e. before 6:00 p.m. on 28 September 2022 (Wednesday) by the following means:

apply online by submitting a completed electronic Application Form at the GovHK website: https://eform.one.gov.hk/form/epd006/en/; or
apply by submitting a duly completed paper-based Application Form (July 2022 version) in person or by post to the ECF Research Projects Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or
apply by submitting a soft copy of the duly completed Application Form via email to rtdc@epd.gov.hk

Please mark “Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects” on the envelope or as the email subject.

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before the application closing date. Please ensure payment of sufficient postage as underpaid mails will not be accepted. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on the application closing date, the application closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications and applications not submitted in accordance with the format prescribed above will not be processed.

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

An online briefing session covering an introduction to the Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects as well as the application details was conducted on 12 August 2022 (Friday). The briefing slides on how to submit application has been uploaded onto the ECF website.

For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat at 2835 2308 or via email (rtdc@epd.gov.hk).

31 May 2022

2022/23 First Round Application Invitation for “Community Waste Reduction Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” from 31 May 2022 (Tuesday) to 5 July 2022 (Tuesday).

Community Waste Reduction Projects

Applicant organisations should read the Guide to Application (May 2022 version) for Community Waste Reduction Projects before completing the Application Form. Applicant organisations may:

apply online by submitting a completed electronic Application Form at the GovHK website: https://eform.one.gov.hk/form/epd004/en/; or
apply by submitting a completed paper-based Application Form which can be downloaded from the ECF website by hand or by post to the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; or
apply by submitting softcopy of a completed Application Form via email to wrp@epd.gov.hk

on or before 6:00 p.m. on 5 July 2022 (Tuesday) (please state “Community Waste Reduction Projects” on the envelope or as the email title).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 5 July 2022 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 5 July 2022, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

The first and second online briefing sessions, on (1) an introduction of the Community Waste Reduction Projects, and (2) details related to completion of the Application Form, were conducted on 8 June 2022 (Wednesday) and 21 June 2022 (Tuesday) respectively. The briefing materials of the first briefing session and the briefing materials of the second briefing session have been uploaded to the ECF website.

For enquiries, you may contact the Secretariat at 2835 1219 or via email wrp@epd.gov.hk.

3 January 2022

Invitation of Applications for “Waste Separation Projects to Pave the Path for Municipal Solid Waste Charging”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is inviting applications for "Waste Separation Projects to Pave the Path for Municipal Solid Waste Charging"(Waste Separation Projects) from 3 January 2022 (Monday) to 4 March 2022 (Friday).

To support the implementation of municipal solid waste (MSW) charging, the ECF Committee has launched a funding programme on Waste Separation Projects. The purposes of the funding programme are to enhance the public's understanding on MSW charging, to give the participants first-hand experience of the quantity-based charging arrangement, as well as to educate them the importance of reducing waste at source, promote the culture of “use less, waste less and recycle” in the community, and encourage the practicing of proper waste source separation and clean recycling. The aim of the funding programme is not merely to enhance community awareness, but to mobilise collective actions within different sectors so as to maximise the benefits of charging in terms of waste reduction and recycling to get the entire community prepared for the implementation of MSW charging in Hong Kong and reduce waste.

To encourage more organisations/bodies to apply for and implement Waste Separation Projects in 3-nil building (i.e. buildings without owners' corporations, any forms of residents' organisations or property management companies) and assist more 3-nil buildings residents to get prepared for MSW charging, priority will be given to applications involving 3-nil buildings.

Applicant organisations/bodies should read the Guide to Application of the Waste Separation Projects updated in January 2022 and fill in the relevant Application Form. Completed application forms should reach the office of the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) before 6:00 p.m. on 4 March 2022 (Friday) (Address: 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong). Please mark “Waste Separation Projects” on the covering envelope. If the applications are submitted by mail, the postmark should be dated on or before 4 March 2022 (Friday). Please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails nor bear the surcharge so arisen. In case a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 4 March 2022, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications or applications not submitted in accordance with the instructions and methods as stated in the Guide to Application and Application Form, including an application form submitted by facsimile or e-mail without submission of the original hard copy in parallel, will not be processed.

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

An online briefing session covering information on the Waste Separation Projects, the application procedures, as well as sample of application form and points to note in submitting applications was conducted on 10 January 2022. The briefing materials have been uploaded to the ECF website.

For enquiries, please contact the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat at 2835 1276 or via email (wrp@epd.gov.hk).

29 October 2021

Invitation of Applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects (Second Round in 2021/22)”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects” from 29 October (Friday) to 6 December 2021 (Monday).

Environmental Education and Community Action Projects

Applicants should read the Guide to Application (October 2021 version) for Environmental Education and Community Action (EE&CA) Projects before completing the application form. Applicants may: (a) apply online by filling in and submitting an electronic application form at the GovHK website: https://eform.one.gov.hk/form/epd005/en/ before 6:00 p.m. on 6 December 2021 (Monday); or (b) apply by submitting a completed paper-based application form for EE&CA Projects (October 2021 version, which can be obtained from the ECF website) by post or by hand to the EE&CA Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong before 6:00 p.m. on 6 December 2021 (Monday) (please state “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects” on the covering envelope).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 6 December 2021 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 6 December 2021, the closing time for submission of paper-based application will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications or applications not submitted in accordance with the instructions and requirements as stated in the Guide to Application and Application Form will not be processed.

It is expected that the earliest time for announcement of the application results would be in April 2022. Invitation for the next round of applications is tentatively scheduled in May 2022.

Please click here for more details.

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

An online briefing session covering an introduction to the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects as well as the application details was conducted on 12 November 2021 (Friday). Please visit here for presentation materials of the briefing session.

For enquiries, you may contact Miss Carmen CHUNG at 2835 1289 or via email eeca@epd.gov.hk.

8 October 2021

Invitation of Applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” (Second Round in 2021/22)

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” from 8 October 2021 (Friday) to 15 November 2021 (Monday).

Community Waste Reduction Projects

Applicants should read the Guide to Application (October 2021 version) for Community Waste Reduction Projects before completing the application form. Applicants may: (a) apply online by filling in and submitting an electronic application form at the GovHK website: https://eform.one.gov.hk/form/epd004/en/ before 6:00 p.m. on 15 November 2021 (Monday); or (b) apply by submitting a completed paper-based application form for Community Waste Reduction Project (October 2021 version, which can be obtained from the ECF website) by post or by hand to the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong before 6:00 p.m. on 15 November 2021 (Monday) (please state “Community Waste Reduction Projects” on the covering envelope).

For applications submitted by post, the postmark should be dated on or before 15 November 2021 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 15 November 2021, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

It is expected that the earliest time for announcement of the application results would be in March 2022. Invitation for the next round of applications is tentatively scheduled in April 2022.

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

An online briefing session covering an introduction to the Community Waste Reduction Projects as well as the application details was conducted on 19 October 2021 (Tuesday). The video on how to submit electronic application and briefing slides have been uploaded onto the ECF website.

21 June 2021

Annual Invitation of Applications for “Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference (RTDC) Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for RTDC projects from 21 June (Monday) to 20 August 2021 (Friday) at 6:00 p.m. This year, on top of the usual annual allocation of $30 million, a special theme of “clean air and green transport” was added with an allocation of $5 million.

Applicants should read the Guide to Application (June 2021 version) before completing the application form. Applicants may: (a) apply online by filling in an electronic application form at the GovHK website: https://eform.one.gov.hk/form/epd006/en/; or (b) apply offline by sending the completed paper-based application form (June 2021 version, which can be obtained from the ECF website) by post / by hand to the Secretariat, ECF Research Projects Vetting Subcommittee (Address: 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong).

For applications submitted by post, please state “RTDC Projects” on the covering envelope, the postmark should be dated on or before 20 August 2021. Please ensure payment of sufficient postage; the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails nor bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 20 August 2021, the application closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications or applications not submitted in accordance with the format prescribed above, including an application submitted by facsimile or online submission without filling in the electronic application form at the GovHK website, will not be processed.

Results of applications for conference projects are expected to be available around October 2021. Results of applications for research or technology demonstration projects are expected to be available in February 2022.

For enquiries, please contact the Research Projects Vetting Subcommittee Secretariat at 2835 2308 or via email (rtdc@epd.gov.hk).

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

An online briefing session covering an introduction to the Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference Projects as well as the application details was conducted on 7 July 2021 (Wednesday). The video on how to submit electronic application and briefing slides have been uploaded onto the ECF website.

14 May 2021

Invitation of Applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects (First Round in 2021/22)”

Funding applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action (EE&CA) Projects” are hereby invited. The period for submission of applications is from 14 May (Friday) to 21 June 2021 (Monday).

Please click here for details.

23 April 2021

Invitation of Applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” (First Round in 2021/22)

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” from 23 April to 7 June 2021. About $26.5 million is available in this round of invitation for Community Waste Reduction Projects.

Community Waste Reduction Projects

Applicants should read the Guide to Application (April 2021 version) for Community Waste Reduction Projects carefully, and fill in the relevant Application Form (April 2021 version). Completed application forms should reach the office of the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong before 6:00 p.m. on 7 June 2021 (Monday) (please state “Community Waste Reduction Projects” on the covering envelope). For applications submitted by mail, the postmark should be dated on or before 7 June 2021 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 7 June 2021, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications or applications not submitted in accordance with the instructions and requirements as stated in the Guide to Application and Application Form will not be processed.

It is expected that the earliest time for announcement of the application results would be in August 2021. Invitation for the next round of applications is tentatively scheduled in September 2021.

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

An online briefing session covering an introduction to the Community Waste Reduction Projects as well as the application details was conducted on 4 May 2021 (Tuesday). The Brief Slides has been uploaded onto the ECF website.

24 March 2021

Waste Separation Projects to Pave the Path for Municipal Solid Waste Charging - Extension of Application Deadline

Application for “Waste Separation Projects to Pave the Path for Municipal Solid Waste Charging ” has commenced on 8 February 2021 (Monday). This is to announce that the application deadline is now extended to 7 May 2021 (Friday) at 6:00 p.m. so as to allow more time for interested organisations to prepare their application proposals. Details of this community involvement projects and the requirements of application submission can be found in the notice dated 8 February 2021 in this webpage.

Applicants should fill-in the relevant application form, and the completed application form delivered by hand shall reach the office of the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (Address: 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong) before 6:00 p.m. on 7 May 2021 (Friday). Late or incomplete applications will not be processed.

For enquiries, you may contact the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat at 2835 1276 or via email (wrp@epd.gov.hk).

8 February 2021

Waste Separation Projects to Pave the Path for Municipal Solid Waste Charging Invitation of Applications

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Waste Separation Projects to Pave the Path for Municipal Solid Waste Charging” (Waste Separation Projects) from 8 February 2021 (Monday) to 9 April 2021 (Friday).

To support the implementation of municipal solid waste (MSW) charging, the ECF Committee has launched a funding programme on “Waste Separation Projects”. The purposes of this funding programme are to educate the public the importance of reducing waste at source, promote the culture of “use less, waste less and recycle”, encourage participants to practice proper waste source separation and clean recycling, and at the same time, try out the charging arrangements so as to get the entire community prepared for the implementation of MSW charging and reduce waste.

Applicants should read the Guide to Application and fill in the relevant Application Form. Completed application forms should be delivered and reach the office of the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (Address: 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong) before 6:00 p.m. on 9 April 2021 (Friday). (Please mark “Waste Separation Projects” on the covering envelope.) If the applications are submitted by mail, the postmark should be dated on or before 9 April 2021 (Friday). Please ensure payment of sufficient postage; the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails nor bear the surcharge so arisen. In case a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 9 April 2021, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications or applications not submitted in accordance with the format prescribed above, including applications submitted by facsimile or e-mail or without submission of the original hard copy, or the application form is not personally signed by the person-in-charge of the proposed project (that is the Head or Deputy Head of the applicant organisation) and/or affixed with an original seal of the applicant organisation, will not be processed.

Online Briefing Session (Updated)

An online briefing session covering an introduction to the Waste Separation Projects as well as the application details was conducted on 26 February 2021. The briefing materials of "Project Brief" and "Information for Applicants" have been uploaded onto the ECF website.

For enquiries, you may contact the Secretariat at 2835 1276 or via email wrp@epd.gov.hk.

30 October 2020

Invitation of Applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action Projects (Second Round in 2020/21)”

Funding applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action (EE&CA) Projects” (including projects comprising both environmental education activities and installation of demonstration facilities) are hereby invited. The period for submission of applications is from 30 October 2020 (Friday) to 4 January 2021 (Monday)(Updated).

Please click here for details.

9 October 2020

Invitation of Applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” (Second Round in 2020/21)

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” from 9 October to 16 November 2020. About $25 million is available in this round of invitation for Community Waste Reduction Projects.

Applications for Community Waste Reduction Projects

Applicants should read the Guide to Application (October 2020 version) for Community Waste Reduction Projects carefully, and fill in the relevant Application Form (October 2020 version). Completed application forms should reach the office of the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (the Secretariat) at 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong before 6:00 p.m. on 16 November 2020 (Monday) (please state “Community Waste Reduction Projects” on the covering envelope). For applications submitted by mail, the postmark should be dated on or before 16 November 2020 and please ensure payment of sufficient postage as the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails or bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 16 November 2020, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

It is expected that the earliest time for announcement of the application results would be in March 2021. Invitation for the next round of applications is tentatively scheduled in April 2021.

Briefing Session on Invitation for Applications (Updated)

An online briefing session covering an introduction to the Community Waste Reduction Projects as well as the application details was conducted on 19 October 2020 (Monday). The briefing materials has been uploaded onto the ECF website.

For enquiries, you may contact the Secretariat at 2835 1219 or via email wrp@epd.gov.hk.

4 September 2020

Inviting Schools to Apply for the ‘Pilot Scheme for Provision of Necessary Equipment for “Plastic-free” School Lunch’

To reduce the use of disposable plastic food containers and cutlery at schools, the Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) has launched a new funding scheme - Pilot Scheme for Provision of Necessary Equipment for ‘Plastic-free’ School Lunch (the Pilot Scheme).The Pilot Scheme aims to subsidise about 50 primary and secondary schools to acquire refrigerators, steam cabinets, dishwashers and disinfection machines, with a view to encouraging students to bring their own lunches using reusable food containers and cutlery.

The ECF is calling for applications for the Pilot Scheme from 4 September 2020 (Friday) to 27 November 2020 (Friday) (Updated). Schools that are interested in participating in the Pilot Scheme may click here to view the presentation slides and click here to download the Application Form.

4 September 2020

Pilot Programme on Provision of Small Food Waste Composters at School (Phase Two) Invitation for Application

As positive responses were received from schools participating in the Pilot Programme on Provision of Small Food Waste Composters (Phase One) launched in December 2018 and there are potential demands from schools on acquiring small composters for education and demonstration purposes, the Environmental Protection Department through the Environmental Education and Community Action Projects funding scheme under the Environment Campaign Committee is now launching Phase Two of the Pilot Programme (the Phase Two Programme).

The Phase Two Programme will provide 5 kg small food waste composters together with associated educational materials to primary and secondary schools with dual objectives of cultivating “Food Wise” culture among teachers and students.

We are now calling for applications for the Phase Two Programme from 4 September 2020 (Friday) to 27 November 2020 (Friday) (Updated). Applicant schools that are interested in participating in the Phase Two Programme may click here to view the presentation slides and click here to download the Application Form.

26 June 2020

Annual Invitation of Applications for “Environmental Research, Technology Demonstration and Conference (RTDC) Projects”

The Environment and Conservation Fund (ECF) Committee is calling for applications for RTDC projects from 26 June (Friday) to 25 August 2020 (Tuesday). About $30 million is available for supporting selected RTDC projects, including up to $3 million for conference projects.

Applicants should read the Guide to Application (June 2020 version) and fill in the Application Form (June 2020 version). Completed application forms should reach the Secretariat, ECF Research Projects Vetting Subcommittee (Address: 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong) before 6:00 p.m. on 25 August 2020 (Tuesday). (Please state “RTDC Projects” on the covering envelope). For applications submitted by mail, the postmark should be dated on or before 25 August 2020. Please ensure payment of sufficient postage; the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails nor bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 25 August 2020, the application closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Late or incomplete applications or applications not submitted in accordance with the format prescribed above, including applications submitted by facsimile or e-mail or without parallel submission of the original hard copy, or the application form is not personally signed by the person-in-charge of the proposed project (or the Head or Deputy Head of the applicant organisation) and/or affixed with the original seal of the applicant organisation, will not be processed.

Results of applications for conference projects are expected to be available around October 2020. Results of applications for research or technology demonstration projects are expected to be available in February 2021.

22 May 2020

Invitation of Applications for “Waste Separation Projects to Pave the Path for Municipal Solid Waste Charging”

To support the implementation of municipal solid waste (MSW) charging, the ECF Committee has launched a funding scheme on “Waste Separation Projects”. The purposes of this funding scheme are to educate the public the importance of reducing waste at source, promote the culture of “use less, waste less and recycle”, encourage participants to practice proper waste source separation and clean recycling, and at the same time, try out the charging arrangements so as to get the entire community prepared for the implementation of MSW charging and reduce waste.

Applicants should read the Guide to Application and fill in the relevant Application Form. Completed application forms delivered by hand should reach the office of the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (Address: 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong) before 6:00 p.m. on 29 June 2020 (Monday). (Please state “Waste Separation Projects” on the covering envelope) If the applications are submitted by mail, the postmark should be dated on or before 29 June 2020 (Monday). Please ensure payment of sufficient postage; the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails nor bear the surcharge so arisen. In case a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 8 June 2020, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

It is expected that the earliest time for announcement of the result would be in the fourth quarter of 2020.

If you are interested to know more about the details of Waste Separation Projects, application procedures and points to note in submission of applications, please check the following slide presentations:

For general enquiries or assistance in completing the application form, you may contact the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat at 2835 1276 or via email (wrp@epd.gov.hk).

15 May 2020

Funding applications for “Environmental Education and Community Action (EE&CA) Projects” (including projects comprising both environmental education activities and installation of facilities) are hereby invited. The period for submission of applications is from 15 May 2020 (Friday) to 22 June 2020 (Monday).

Please click here for details.

8 May 2020

Invitation of Applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” (First Round in 2020/21)

The Environment and Conservation Fund Committee is calling for applications for “Community Waste Reduction Projects” from 8 May to 15 June 2020. About $25 million is available in this round of invitation for Community Waste Reduction Projects.

Community Waste Reduction Projects

Applicants should read the Guide to Application(April 2020 version) and watch the Briefing Video on Applications for Community Waste Reduction Projects carefully, and fill in the relevant Application Form (April 2020 version). Completed application forms should reach the office of the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat (Address: 5/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong) before 6:00 p.m. on 15 June 2020 (Monday). (Please state “Community Waste Reduction Projects” on the covering envelope.) For applications submitted by mail, the postmark should be dated on or before 15 June 2020. Please ensure payment of sufficient postage; the Secretariat will not accept underpaid mails nor bear the surcharge so arisen. In case the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force for any duration between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on 15 June 2020, the invitation closing time will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on the next working day.

Applicants who are planning to organise waste reduction programmes based on the “source separation of waste model project” should note that the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is making preparation to provide regular funding support to community recycling centres. For more details, please call the EPD at 3690 7837. Applicants should check and avoid possible duplication of resources.

Late or incomplete applications or applications not submitted in accordance with the instructions and requirements as stated in the Guide to Application and relevant application form will not be processed.

It is expected that the earliest time for announcement of the result would be in November 2020. Invitation for the next round of applications is tentatively scheduled in December 2020.

For general enquiries or assistance in completing the application form, you may contact the Waste Reduction Projects Vetting Sub-committee Secretariat at 2835 1219 or via email (wrp@epd.gov.hk).

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