The Fund aims to help the local fishing community move towards sustainable or high value-added operations so that the trade can enhance its overall competitiveness and cope with new challenges.
Key details
Grant type
Project-based Funding
Application submission type
Open Year-Round
Expected processing time
6 months
Eligibility
Categories
Public and Societal BenefitEnvironment and Animals
Target beneficiaries
OtherNature and Environment
Other beneficiary
Local fishing community
Areas of focus
FisheriesSustainable DevelopmentCommunity Service
Grant conditions & requirements
The following organisations will be eligible to apply:
- where applications are made by legal entities, the entity concerned should be a company incorporated in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance and has a close connection with Hong Kong or a body corporate incorporated in Hong Kong under other Ordinances of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, including local registered fisheries co-operatives, non-profit-making fisheries organisations, non-governmental organisations. The applicants must demonstrate a close connection with the fisheries industry in Hong Kong; and
- academic and research institutions in Hong Kong.
Funder
Type of funder
Government
Known successful applicants
New Tung Fu Loy Aquafarm Limited, Environmental Association Limited, Environmental Association Limited, Hong Kong Oyster Company Limited, Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre Certification Limited
