Deadline: 14-Jul-25
The SCMP Charities conducts an open call for funding applications to select worthy beneficiaries for OSC’s citywide fundraising campaign. Hong Kong-based non-profit charitable organizations are invited to apply, with priority given to supporting small charities operating without much funding support from the government or other large patrons
Focus Areas
- Poverty
- Health & Well-being
- Education
- Inclusivity
- Sustainability
- Children & Youth
- Elderly
- Adult
- Person with Dyabilities & Mental Health recovery
- District Focus/Community
Funding Information
- The maximum funding amount is HK$1 million per project. The funding will be distributed in installments.
- The funded project must commence on 1 April 2026. Project period ranges from 1 year to 3 years, half-yearly projects are also accepted (i.e. 1.5 years, 2.5 years).
Eligibility Criteria
- To better identify and align with OSC’s mission to support smaller charities, an organization will be eligible to apply if it:
- Is a non-profit charitable organisation registered in Hong Kong and exempt from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
- Has a current Certificate of Incorporation?
- Does not receive Social Welfare Department major subvention allocation
- Does not exceed in the previous financial year annual expenditure of HK$15 million.
- To encourage collaboration, applications requesting HK$600,000 or above are highly recommended to include at least two organisations working together. The other organisation(s) can be a charity, social enterprise or private company.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Elimination criteria:
- For the sole benefit of animals
- Religious activities
- Political lobbying
Selection Criteria
- The proposals will be evaluated by the Selection Committee using the following criteria:
- Mission Alignment: Directly serve people with demonstrated needs in Hong Kong as identified in the funding focus areas
- Measurable Impact: Ability to prove delivery of positive output, outcome and impact to the beneficiaries via evidence-based evaluation methods
- Innovative pilot: Demonstrates creativity with unique solutions or fresh methodologies to address identified needs, with priority given to pilot projects
- Long-term Sustainability: Demonstrates capacity and clear plan to sustain its service and expand its impact after the initial funding ends
- Organizational Capability and Financial Viability: Proven capability and capacity to effectively deliver project deliverables through transparent governance, accountability, and financial prudence with a reasonable and scalable budget.
Application Requirements
- Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their online application:
- A copy of the letter from the Inland Revenue Department confirming tax-exemption under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112).
- Certification of Incorporation.
- The most recent audited financial statement.
- Board of Directors (full names, title, organization) and organizational chart.
For more information, visit OSC.
