Applications will be invited three times every two years. Late submission deadline: 3 October 2012

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The Fund will support projects that can effectively build up social capital, including those promoting good neighbourhood, enhancing the social networks of individuals and families, as well as creating opportunities for cross-sectoral collaboration networks. The assessment criteria mainly cover 4 parts with 11 criteria as follows:

A. Expertise on Building Up Social Capital (total 10%)
1. Clear objectives with potential for social capital development
2. Accurate assessment that can meet community needs

B. Project Effectiveness (total 70%)
3. Effective and innovative intervention model and networking strategies*
4. Strategic programmes plan that can effectively achieve the project objectives
5. Specific and measurable performance indicators with effective tools and methods of evaluation*
6. Support from key collaborators with effective synergy effects
7. Sustainability and contribution to social capital development
8. Reasonable and cost-effective budget

C. Institutional Capability (total 15%)
9. Track record, effective leadership and strategic advantages of applicant institution/organization
10. Financial management capability and stability of the institution

D. Others (total 5%)
11. Ability to identify and address risks/difficulties

(Note: Only applicants with total scores over 50 in Parts A, B and C will be considered.)