HKEX Impact Funding Scheme

HKCSS, in partnership with HKEX Foundation, has set up the HKEX Impact Funding Scheme (the Scheme) for the first time this year. With a grant of HK$10 million, the Scheme supports non-subvented local charities to run community projects focusing on the four themes of HKEX Foundation, i.e. Financial Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Poverty Relief and Environmental Sustainability, and with the overall aim to facilitate the society and the needy to recover from Covid-19 and adapt to the post-Covid world. In addition, the Scheme also aims to support innovation in service and solution provision for key social and environmental challenges.

The Scheme opens for applications from 5 July to 11 August 2021. Joint applications by eligible organisations are welcome. Please read carefully the Application Guidelines before completing the Application Form.

Eligibility

• Agency member of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service; and
• Charitable organisations registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112); and
• Organisations that do not receive government’s regular subvention (Except the funding for project-based services and services through the way of bidding).

Fund Size

The fund size for each proposed project should range from HKD500,000 to HKD1,000,000.

Duration of Each Project

The duration of each proposed project should be between 12 to 18 months.

Application

The application for HKEX Impact Funding Scheme is now closed. The list of awarded projects will be announced by end of November, 2021. Please stay tuned.

Enquiry

Ms Yanki Shum (T: 2876 2482／E: [email protected])

Ms Yoyo Fung (T: 2876 2443 / E: [email protected])

Ms Samantha Chung (T: 2876 2407 / E: [email protected])

Please also refer to the HKEX Group website for Programme details.

About HKEX Foundation

HKEX Foundation was established to deepen HKEX’s connectivity and long-standing commitment to addressing the social and environmental challenges faced by our communities. It is a recognised charitable entity under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. HKEX Foundation supports those in need through partnerships with local charities and funding projects across four focus areas: Financial Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Poverty Relief, and Environmental Sustainability.