The American Club Foundation was established in 2019 to help create a caring, sustainable and more equitable Hong Kong. We work to fund, guide and support communities in Hong Kong through grants, volunteering and education.
We are supported by the “American Pillars” of Hong Kong. A community-focused network that includes businesses and individuals with a passion for leadership and philanthropy.
Key details
Grant type
Project-based Funding,Cash grant with initial payment
Application submission type
Open Year-Round
Eligibility
Only for Section 88 charities
Categories
Public and Societal BenefitEnvironment and AnimalsHuman Services
Target beneficiaries
Other
Other beneficiary
Hong Kong’s underserved
Areas of focus
Social ServicesCommunity ServiceEducationNGO Related
Grant conditions & requirements
Eligible Grantees must:
- Be registered under Section 88 as charitable organizations;
- Receive less than 30% of their budget from government subvention & Hong Kong Jockey Club;
- Exhibit an annual turnover of < HK$15,000,000;
- The charity program benefits Hong Kong;
- Focus on one of the three UN SDGs: “No Poverty”, “Life Below Water” or “Good Health and Well-being”;
- Or focus on one of the following areas: Alleviating Poverty, or the Sustainability of Environment
ACF will not provide funds for:
- Individuals
- Overseas organizations
- Fund-raising activities
- Organizations not having a registered non-profit-making/charitable status
- Organizations promoting a political object, youth or party, procuring changes in laws or procuring reversal of governing policy
Funder
Type of funder
Tax-Exempt Charity Organisation
Known successful applicants
J Life Foundation, ImpactHK, RUN Hong Kong, Chatteris Educational Foundation
