Hong Kong Biodiversity Conservation Fund

Description

1) Objective

OPCFHK envisions a world where Asian wildlife remains biologically diverse under the stewardship of humans, corporations and governments. They are committed to advocating, facilitating and participating in effective conservation efforts of Asian wildlife, as well as their habitats. This will be achieved through partnerships, fundraising, research and education. As a new initiative to contribute to the local ecology and society, the Foundation has created a funding programme focused on Hong Kong’s local biodiversity. Applications are invited for projects which can demonstrate the potential for long term, beneficial impacts on the conservation of Hong Kong’s habitats and associated biodiversity.

It is anticipated that funded projects will adopt a habitat-approach in conserving biodiversity in Hong Kong’s humid subtropical climate landscape. Furthermore, funded projects should foster collaboration among various parties, including but not limited to OPCFHK, different universities or educational institutes, non-government organizations, and the wider community.

2) Eligibility

Principal Investigator (PI), Deputy PI and Co-Investigator(s): Each applicant can submit only one application as the Principal Investigator of a project and act as PI in not more than two concurrent projects funded by the Foundation.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Hong Kong.

4) Budget

Projects should be no longer that 3 years, with funding capped at HK$1,500,000 for the entire project. Funding covers relevant project expenses during the approved project period as stated in the application.

5) Application

Applicants must submit completed application form via their online application system on or before March 31, 2024 12:00 noon, Hong Kong time (GMT +08:00).