The 2025-26 HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland is open for the second round of applications until July 10, the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau announced today.

Eligible non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are invited to submit applications.

Through the funding scheme, the bureau and the Youth Development Commission provide funding for NGOs to organise exchange projects on the Mainland for Hong Kong young people to learn and understand the country's development, foster exchanges with Mainland people and strengthen their sense of national identity.