Greening School Subsidy Scheme 2026/27


Organizer

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)

Details of the Scheme

The Greening School Subsidy Scheme consists of the following four activities:

(a)Submission of proposals on greening school projects by schools;
(b)Grant of subsidies to schools by the LCSD for implementation of greening projects and horticultural activities;
(c)Visits to participating schools by horticulture instructors could be arranged to offer advice and monitor the effectiveness of the projects; and
(d)Adjudication and presentation of the Greening School Project Awards to meritorious schools.
Please refer to Annex 1 (pdf) for details.


Objectives

To encourage schools to green their campuses by planting more perennials plants, organising greening or horticultural activities, raising the awareness among students about greening and cultivating their interest in growing plants and horticulture.

Eligibility of Entry

All local registered primary, secondary, special schools and kindergartens may apply.

(In case of over-subscription, priority will be given to schools which have not participated in the Scheme before.)

Application

Please complete the application form and provide details of the estimated expenditure at Appendix 2 and Appendix 3 (word pdf). Applications should reach the Zoological and Horticultural Education Unit, the LCSD by email at zheu@lcsd.gov.hk [email subject line: Application for Greening School Subsidy Scheme 2026/27 (school name)], by fax (Fax No.: 2367 0556)(Fax applicable for schools only organising greening or horticultural activities) or post to 1/F, Kowloon Park Office, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon on or before the closing date.

Closing Date of Application

5 June 2026

Schedule

 ItemDate
(a)Invitation of applicationsMay 2026
(b)Assessment of subsidy applicationsJun –Aug 2026
(c)Grant of subsidiesSept 2026
(d)Implementation of greening projects and horticultural activities by schoolsOct - Dec 2026
(e)Submission of activity report and statements of expenditureEnd of Jan 2027
(f)Adjudication of the Greening School Project AwardsFeb - Apr 2027
(g)Announcement of the Greening School Project AwardsMid 2027

Enquiries

2723 6053

 
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