The Innovation and Technology Fund for Better Living ("FBL") is a scheme for funding innovation and technology ("I&T") projects which will make people's daily living more convenient, comfortable and safer, or address the needs of specific community groups.
Key details
Max amount per application
HK$5,000,000
Grant type
Project-based Funding
Application submission type
Open Year-Round
Max programme duration
12 months
Eligibility
Only for Section 88 charities
Categories
Public and Societal Benefit
Target beneficiaries
Other
Other beneficiary
General Public
Areas of focus
Community ServiceInnovationResearch & DevelopmentScience & Technology AdvancementSustainable Development
Grant conditions & requirements
Eligible Applicants include:
- Non-governmental organisations receiving subvention from the Social Welfare Department
- Public bodies under Section 2 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201), except the Government Bureaux/Departments, the Executive Council and the Legislative Council
- Professional bodies
- Trade associations
- Social service organisations exempted from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112)
The above organisations should either be registered under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) or the former Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32); or statutory corporations established under any Ordinances in Hong Kong. Other organisations may also be considered under exceptional circumstances.
Funder
Type of funder
Government
Known successful applicants
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong General Chamber of Pharmacy Ltd, The Lutheran Church – Hong Kong Synod Limited
