Subvention

FAQs

How can a non-governmental organisation apply for subvention from Social Welfare Department (SWD)?

Q 1：	How can a non-governmental organisation (NGO) apply for subvention from Social Welfare Department (SWD) to operate welfare services?
A 1：	A non-governmental organisation (NGO) which intends to apply for recurrent subvention from SWD to operate welfare services must be a bona fide non-profit making charitable organisation exempted from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. When SWD launches new subvented services, it generally invites NGOs to submit proposals and the marking scheme mainly focuses on service quality. Selected service operators will normally be awarded to run the service under a time-limited Funding and Service Agreement (FSA) with Lump Sum Grant as the mode of funding arrangement. NGOs interested in applying for subvention to operate welfare services may regularly browse the 'Invitation for Proposals/Expression of Interest' column on the SWD Homepage for the latest information. An NGO applying for operating subvented welfare services is required to provide the following information to assess its eligibility to receive subvention – a certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance; the constitution / Articles of Association and Memorandum of the NGO (if applicable); the corporate governance and management structure, and management personnel involved in operating the NGO; records of social welfare services provided by the NGO which should be in line with the objects of the organisation; audited financial statements for the past three financial years; and any other documentary proofs as requested by SWD. If you need further information, please contact SWD Subventions Section on 2832 4308.

Q 1：

How can a non-governmental organisation (NGO) apply for subvention from Social Welfare Department (SWD) to operate welfare services?

A 1：

A non-governmental organisation (NGO) which intends to apply for recurrent subvention from SWD to operate welfare services must be a bona fide non-profit making charitable organisation exempted from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.

When SWD launches new subvented services, it generally invites NGOs to submit proposals and the marking scheme mainly focuses on service quality. Selected service operators will normally be awarded to run the service under a time-limited Funding and Service Agreement (FSA) with Lump Sum Grant as the mode of funding arrangement. NGOs interested in applying for subvention to operate welfare services may regularly browse the 'Invitation for Proposals/Expression of Interest' column on the SWD Homepage for the latest information.

An NGO applying for operating subvented welfare services is required to provide the following information to assess its eligibility to receive subvention –

a certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance;
the constitution / Articles of Association and Memorandum of the NGO (if applicable);
the corporate governance and management structure, and management personnel involved in operating the NGO;
records of social welfare services provided by the NGO which should be in line with the objects of the organisation;
audited financial statements for the past three financial years; and
any other documentary proofs as requested by SWD.

If you need further information, please contact SWD Subventions Section on 2832 4308.

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