Arts groups must pledge minimum HK$30,000 in non-government donations/sponsorships, which HKADC will match up to 1:1.5 ratio for approved arts projects across multiple disciplines.
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Get matched →The Matching Fund Scheme (MFS) supports arts projects of different art forms including literary arts, performing arts, visual arts, film and media arts, arts education, community arts, arts criticism, etc. Applicants must pledge no less than HK$30,000 in cash donations/sponsorships from non-government organisations. HKADC will match donations/sponsorships up to a 1:1.5 matching ratio, with a maximum of HK$2.25 million matching grants per arts group per financial year.
MFS accepts applications from arts groups in three categories: (a) currently receiving or having received grants under HKADC's Year Grant Scheme or Literary Arts Platform Scheme in the past three years; (b) currently receiving HKADC's Project Grant; or (c) other arts groups with proven track record of promoting arts in Hong Kong, led by professional arts practitioners. All applicants must be charitable institutions and trusts of a public character exempt from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112).
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The approved project must start within 6 months and be completed within 1 year from receipt of the Offer Letter. The grantee must carry out the project according to approved details and budget. Any modifications or amendments require prior written consent from HKADC, with applications for changes to be made in writing within 45 days before the original agreed period expires. The performance period is extendable once only.
For enquiries, contact Ms Kwong at 2820 1048 or email [email protected]