Design Trust was established in 2014 by Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design, a registered charity in Hong Kong since 2007, as a grant funding platform. Design Trust supports creative projects that develop expertise, build research initiatives and content related to Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta Region. Working across a multiplicity of design disciplines from graphics, media, architecture to the built environment, Design Trust aims to actively accelerate creative research, design and development of meaningful projects that advocate for the positive role of design.
Key details
Max amount per application
HK$100,000
Grant type
Project-based Funding,Seed Funding
Application submission type
Multiple Annual Rounds
Max programme duration
24 months
Expected processing time
4 months
Eligibility
Categories
Public and Societal BenefitArts and Culture and Humanities
Target beneficiaries
Other
Other beneficiary
General Public
Areas of focus
Arts & CultureCommunity ServiceCreativityInnovationResearch & DevelopmentSustainable Development
Grant conditions & requirements
To start an application, please set up a grant application account.
Complete the DESIGN TRUST ONLINE APPLICATION FORM and prepare relevant supplementary documentation including:
1. Project Budget Worksheet (maximum of one page, please include income, expenses and amount sought for the grant)
2. Planning, Implementation and Operational Timeline
3. Presentation of the Project (For videos and other digital or online materials, please ensure the presentation contains relevant hyperlinks)
4. Previous Work Samples or Portfolio (For videos and other digital or online materials, please ensure the presentation contains relevant hyperlinks)
5. Two professional or academic recommendation letters in support of the project
6. CV of the Main Applicant
7. For Applications by Collectives: CV of All Members in the Group
8. For Non-profit organisations: business registration and/or non-profit declaration
