Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme

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Description

The ACDFS is designed and implemented by the Advisory Committee on Arts Development for the purpose of strengthening the cultural software and building the capacity of the arts sector of Hong Kong. The ACDFS calls for applications on an annual basis and provides funding support to innovative and impactful proposals that contribute to the objectives of: - capacity development of arts practitioners, arts groups, art forms and/or the arts sector - programme/content development - audience building - arts education The ACDFS provides funding support for large-scale and cross-year arts and cultural initiatives and activities, covering various art forms and practices such as performing arts, visual arts, media arts, multi-disciplinary arts, community arts, arts education / appreciation / promotion, arts administration and arts technology. The scheme also seeks to cultivate a supportive culture for the arts in the community and to foster a tripartite partnership involving the Government, arts groups and the private sector to promote arts and cultural development in Hong Kong.

Key details

Max amount per application: HK$5,500,000 (from HK$1,000,000)
Deadline: 20 January 2026
Grant type: Grant
Application cycle: Deadline
Max programme duration: 36 months
Expected processing time: 5 months
Website: cstb.gov.hk/en/acdfs.html
Email: acdfs@cstb.gov.hk
Phone: 3102 2934 / 3102 2935

Grant conditions & requirements

Eligibility criteria

* Non-profit arts practitioners and groups. Companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (limited by guarantee). Charitable institutions exempt from tax under Section 88. Note: Groups receiving recurrent government subvention (e.g., the 9 Major Groups) are excluded.

Grant conditions

Ensembles and groups incorporated in Hong Kong and arts groups not receiving recurrent subvention from the Government are eligible to apply for Springboard Grants. Successful Applicants for Springboard Grants must be companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) or the old Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32) as limited by guarantee whose objects and powers do not include the distribution of profits to members or charitable institutions or trusts of a public character which are exempt from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112). Such legal status must have been acquired by the Applicant prior to entering into the Funding Agreement. The Applicant will be required to provide documentary proof to the satisfaction of the Government that it has met the requirements of this paragraph.

Geographic scope

Hong Kong

Focus areas

Reporting requirements

Must submit audited accounts and evaluation reports within 6 months of project completion.

Known successful applicants

Asia Art Archive Limited, The Hong Kong Virtuoso Chorus, Unlock Dancing Plaza, Clockenflap Festivals Limited

About the provider

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB)

Type of funder: Government
Co-organisation: Advisory Committee on Arts Development

Disclaimer

Last updated: 9 April 2026

Information provided may be inaccurate or outdated. Details about this funding opportunity are based on publicly available information and should be independently verified. Read full disclaimer.

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