Greening School Subsidy Scheme 2009/2010

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 lecturers 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.

22 May 2009

	Event	Date
(a)	Invite applications	May 2009
(b)	Site visits for assessing applications for subsidy	Jun – Aug 2009
(c)	Release of subsidies to applicants	Sept 2009
(d)	Implement the approved greening school projects by applicants	Sept - Dec 2009
(e)	Submit activity record books and statements of expenditure	Jan 2010
(f)	Adjudicate Greening School Project Award to meritorious schools.	Jan 2010
(g)	Present Greening School Project Award to meritorious schools.	May 2010

For further information, please contact Miss Fanny NG on 2723 6080 or Mr Willy YIU on 2723 6047.