Women Empowerment Fund was set up in June 2023. It aims to empower women, regardless of their age, occupation, background, etc., to realise their full potentials in their respective arenas, ultimately achieving the goal of promoting women's development in Hong Kong.
Key details
Max amount per application
HK$400,000
Max amount cumulative
HK$800,000
Grant type
Project-based Funding
Application submission type
Deadline
Max programme duration
24 months
Expected processing time
3 months
Eligibility
Categories
Human Services
Target beneficiaries
Women
Areas of focus
Community ServiceSocial Services
Grant conditions & requirements
Women’s groups or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) fulfilling the following criteria are eligible for submitting applications:
a company incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) or under the former Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32); or
a society established in Hong Kong under the Societies Ordinance (Cap. 151); or
a statutory body or a body incorporated in Hong Kong by statute; and
the respective company / society / body must be of non-profit-making or charitable in nature.
Funder
Type of funder
Government
Known successful applicants
Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong Diocesan Pastoral Centre for Workers - Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Women Development Association, Hong Kong Women Workers’ Association
