The first round of the 2024-25 Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland is accepting applications until December 11 from eligible non-governmental organisations, the Government announced today.

Through the scheme, the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission provide funding for non-governmental bodies to organise youth exchange projects on the Mainland for young people in Hong Kong.

The goal of the scheme is to enhance their awareness and understanding of the country’s development, foster their exchange with Mainland people, and strengthen their sense of national identity.

The second round of application will start in mid-2024, the Government added.