The Music Office of the Leisure & Cultural Services Department is inviting applications for its 2019 School Care Subsidy Scheme.

The scheme aims to encourage music groups from local kindergartens, primary, secondary and special schools and tertiary institutions to care for the community.

It is hoped that students will extend their care and good wishes to beneficiaries of local social welfare organisations through music performances.

Each activity can receive a maximum subsidy of $2,000 and successful applicants must complete their performances between January and May next year.

Outstanding teams will be invited to perform and share their experiences at the Gala Concert on July 13.

Applications will be evaluated according to the proposed activity's feasibility, ingenuity and interactive elements, as well as the music group's prior experience in organising and performing at events for the community.