The Standing Committee on Language Education & Research is inviting applications for grants to organise large-scale Putonghua promotion activities.

The committee will expand the scale of Putonghua promotions from individual projects that last for several months to a year-long programme covering the entire school year.

Local organisations with relevant experience and qualifications are invited to apply for grants to organise large-scale non-profit-making activities in the 2005-06 school year.

Proposal scope

Proposals can be submitted between March 16 and May 17, in the following areas:

* to organise Putonghua drama performances, training or competitions for secondary and primary students;

* to organise Putonghua student ambassador training programmes;

* to organise Putonghua broadcaster training classes or competitions for students;

* to organise Putonghua debate competitions or day camps for students;

* to organise award programmes for students, teachers or schools;

* to organise community Putonghua singing contests; or,

* to organise a large-scale prize presentation ceremony and performance show.

Vetting criteria

A vetting panel will be formed to review the proposals received according to their cost-effectiveness, creativity, feasibility and beneficiary coverage.

Applications can be submitted to the committee at Room 934, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East by 5pm May 17.