Greening School Subsidy Scheme 2013/14

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD))

The Greening School Subsidy Scheme embraces the following –

(a)	Schools to submit proposals on greening school projects ;
(b)	LCSD to provide subsidy for schools to implement the approved greening projects and activities ;
(c)	LCSD to arrange instructors experienced in horticulture to visit participating schools advising on the proposed greening school projects and monitor the implementation ;
(d)	LCSD to adjudicate and present Greening School Project Award to meritorious schools.
Please refer to Annex 1 for details.

To encourage campus greening, promote a green culture among students and cultivate their interest in growing plants.

All local registered secondary, primary, special schools and kindergartens may apply. In case of over-subscription, priority will be given to schools which have never participated in the Scheme.

Please complete the application form at Annex 2 and provide details of estimated expenditure in Annex 3. All applications should reach the Zoo and Horticulture Education Unit by fax (Fax No: 2367 0556) or by post (Address: 1/F, Kowloon Park Office, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon) on or before the closing date. (Please call 2723 6041 after sending a fax or mail to confirm receipt of the application form.)

31 May 2013

	Event	Date
(a)	Invite applications	May 2013
(b)	Site visits for assessing applications for subsidy	Jun – Aug 2013
(c)	Release of subsidies to applicants	Sept 2013
(d)	Implement the approved greening school projects by applicants	Sept - Dec 2013
(e)	Submit activity record books and statements of expenditure	Jan 2014
(f)	Adjudicate Greening School Project Award to meritorious schools.	Jan 2014
(g)	Present Greening School Project Award to meritorious schools.	May 2014

For further information, please contact Mr. KUN Chong-meng on 2723 6080 or Mr. WONG Wa-king on 2723 6047.