Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services program funding community development corporations to create employment and business opportunities in low-income communities. Eligible applicants are private nonprofit CDCs (501(c)(3) or non-501(c)(3)) with community economic development as a principal purpose and board representation from community residents, business leaders, and civic leaders; no cost share required per the cited notice.
Arts and Sport Development Fund – Sports Portion (ASDF)
Government Grant Programs
Set up in January 1997 as a sub-fund of the Sir David Trench Fund for Recreation, the sports portion of the Arts and Sport Development Fund is one of Hong Kong's major funding sources for sports development. Administered by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (assessed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department), it supports athletes preparing for and participating in major international games, the hosting of international sports events by NSAs and NGOs, local football, team sports and urban sports.
- Capabilities
- Athlete preparation for international games, Hosting international sports events, Local football development, Team sports development, Urban sports promotion, Sports science and research
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- National sports associations, sports organisations, private and non-government organisations (depending on the scheme); applications are assessed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and approved by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.
- Application process
- Submit written funding applications with supporting documents (programme details, delegation list, itemised budget) to the CSTB Recreation and Sport Branch at least four months before the earliest programme or competition date; the Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme invites applications through the Hong Kong Sports Institute.
- Deadlines
- Preparation and participation funds: apply at least four months in advance (rolling); Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme invitation open, extended to cover major games until 31 December 2028.
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