The Fund aims to incentivise non-governmental welfare organisations (welfare NGOs) to expand their network in seeking and securing corporate participation, and to encourage the business sector to take up more corporate social responsibility for creating a cohesive, inclusive and caring society.
Key details
Max amount per application
HK$3,000,000
Grant type
Project-based Funding,Cash grant on matching basis
Application submission type
Multiple Annual Rounds
Eligibility
Only for Section 88 charities
Categories
Public and Societal BenefitHuman Services
Target beneficiaries
Those Under the Poverty Line
Areas of focus
Community ServiceNGO RelatedSocial ServicesSustainable Development
Grant conditions & requirements
* Bona-fide charitable welfare NGOs having tax-exempted status under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) may apply for the matching grants from the PFD.
* Priority consideration will be given to applications which are :
- in pursuit of 4"E"s, namely Enhancement of quality of life, Employment / Skill development, Empowerment and Exclusion prevention;
- with output and outcome evaluation;
- with promising sustainability and strategic partnerships with the business corporations;
- with elements of early intervention and preventive measures targeting a social problem; and
- demonstrative of the initiatives of the applicant welfare NGO in rendering appropriate services to meet the changing needs of the target groups and expand their social partnership.
Funder
Type of funder
Tax-Exempt Charity Organisation
Known successful applicants
Post Crisis Counseling Network Limited, Tai Po Baptist Church Social Service, The Urban Peacemaker Evangelistic Fellowship Ltd
