Complete Guide to Applying for the EDB's $500,000 "AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching" Grant
Helping You Secure Funding with Ease and Enhance Learning & Teaching with AI
The Education Bureau (EDB) launched the "AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching Funding Programme" in December 2025, offering a one-off grant of HK$500,000 to all publicly-funded primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong. This funding supports schools in introducing artificial intelligence (AI) tools and resources to drive teaching innovation and digital transformation. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the programme’s key points, application process, eligible uses, and recommends Trumptech's Plan4Teach platform to help you meet the grant requirements and achieve AI-empowered teaching.
Key Requirements & Application Timeline
| Item | Content | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Application Submission | Complete the Application Form and Undertaking | On or before 28 February 2026 |
| Result Notification | EDB notifies applicants of results | On or before 31 March 2026 |
| Funding Disbursement | Successful applicants receive the grant | On or before 30 June 2026 |
| Funding Usage Period | Funds can be used until the end of the 2027/28 school year (latest by 31 August 2028) | — |
| Interim Report | Submit “Interim Report on the Use of Funding” | On or before 30 September 2027 |
| Final Report | Submit “Final Report on the Use of Funding” | On or before 30 September 2028 |
School Application Steps
Eligible Uses of the Grant
According to EDB guidelines, schools can flexibly use the grant to promote school-based AI education plans, mainly including:
(i) Purchasing/subscribing to/leasing the following AI-powered devices/services that facilitate AI-assisted teaching:
- • Software
- • Hardware
- • Platforms
- • Learning and teaching resources
- • School-based AI application solutions
(ii) Subsidising students’ participation in activities (within or outside the school) organised or recognised by the school that enhance their AI literacy and skills.
Professional Services Offered by Trumptech for the "AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching" Grant
Plan4Teach Platform
- An all-in-one AI teaching management and resource platform
- Built-in AI lesson plan generation, student progress analysis, cross-disciplinary resource library
- Meets EDB requirements for AI teaching tools; can be purchased or subscribed to directly using the grant
Professional Consultation Services
- Assist schools in developing AI teaching development blueprints
- Provide support in drafting grant application documents
- Design open class and sharing session plans that meet requirements
One-Stop Enterprise-Level Solutions
- Integrated hardware + software + training packages
- Customised school-based AI application solutions (e.g., language models, data analysis tools)
- Student activity design and implementation support
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Take Action Now and Embrace the New Era of AI Teaching!
If you are planning to apply for the "AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching" grant and wish to introduce professional, compliant, and efficient AI teaching tools, the PLAN4TEACH platform is your ideal choice. We offer:
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