Set up in 2021, HKEX Impact Funding Scheme supports recognised social enterprises to develop innovative, vital and scalable solutions based on four focus areas: Financial Literacy, Social Empowerment, Talent Development and Environmental Sustainability, to serve wide spectrum of people in need and address various social and environmental challenges.

 
Apply for funding.
 

HKEX Impact Funding Scheme is now open for eligible local social enterprises to apply.
 
Eligibility
Social Enterprises (SEs) that have a clear social mission, revenue model, and a proven track record and: 

  • Listed on the Social Enterprise Directory (SED) managed by the HKCSS; or
  • Accredited under the Social Enterprise Endorsement (SEE) Mark administered by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Social Enterprises (HKGCSE); or
  • SEs with Tree Mark; or
  • Previously or currently supported by the government’s SE funding schemes, such as
    The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund); 
    Enhancing Self-Reliance Through District Partnership Programme (ESR); and Enhancing Employment of People with Disabilities through Small Enterprise Project (3E) 

Funding Amount
HKD 800,000 to HKD 2,000,000 per project

Duration
The duration of each proposed project should be 12 or 24 months.

Application Method and Deadline
Eligible local social enterprises should submit online application on or before 28 May 2025, 5pm.

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For enquiry, please contact The Hong Kong Council of Social Service at  hkex_se@hkcss.org.hk.