Extra Fundings

Target of service:

mainly caters for worthwhile non-profit making, pioneering initiatives within the ambit of basic education, i.e. pre-primary, primary, secondary and special education.

Aim of service:

The QEF funds a wide range of projects that promote quality education in schools. Funding is mainly directed, but not restricted, to the :

(a) Projects for Promoting Effective Learning
(b) Projects for Promoting All-round Education
(c) Projects for Implementing School-based Management
(d) Education Research Projects
(e) Projects for Application of Information Technology

Application method:

Applications can be submitted throughout the year. They should be submitted through the Electronic Project Management System (EPMS) via the QEF website http://qef.org.hk . Submission by other means e.g. by post, by fax, by email or in person will not be accepted.

Contact:

QEF Hotline

Tel：2921 8833
Fax：2186 8183
Email：qefenq@edb.gov.hk

Section:

Quality Education Fund Secretariat

Website:

http://qcrc.qef.org.hk

Target of services:

Government, aided, and caput schools

Aim of service:

Under the "Disability Discrimination Ordinance", schools should observe the principle of equal opportunities and make reasonable accommodations, where appropriate, to cater for the needs of students with disabilities.  The Top-up Fund is an additional resource provided to schools for procuring assistive equipment and facilities like special furniture or equipment and carrying out minor conversion works according to the needs of students with disabilities.

Application method:

Please refer to EDBC No. 8/2015 or the latest relevant Circular.

Contact:

For Secondary Schools:  2307 0265

For Primary Schools:    2307 0885

Resposible Sections:

Secondary schools: Special Education Support 4 Section

Primary schools:     Special Education Support 3 Section

Target of service:

P1 to S7 students in receipt of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) or full grant under the Student Financial Assistance Scheme (SFAS).  Schools and Non-governmental Organisations are also given the discretion to offer not more than 10% of the allocation for other disadvantaged students who are not receiving CSSA/SFAS full grant.

Aim of service:

To provide more assistance and opportunities for disadvantaged students to broaden their learning experiences outside the classroom, learn how to get along with other people from participating in group activities, develop self-awareness and enhance self-confidence.

Application method:

Please refer to Education Bureau Circular Memorandum No. 44/2009 or the latest relevant Circular Memorandum.

Contact:

2863 4753

Section:

Extended Support Programmes Section

Website:

http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=4649&langno=1