The proposals will be evaluated by the Selection Committee using the following criteria:

• Mission Alignment: Directly serve people with demonstrated needs in Hong Kong as identified in the funding focus areas
• Measurable Impact: Ability to prove delivery of positive output, outcome and impact to the beneficiaries via evidence-based evaluation methods
• Building social capital & Resilience: Fostering a resilient social economy—creating a self-sustaining “people community.” This includes programmes where former beneficiaries become mentors, knowledge is shared back into the community, or social networks are strengthened to create a continuous loop of mutual support.
• Innovative pilot: We prioritise pilot projects that challenge the status quo through social innovation. This includes unique cross-sector collaborations or innovative ideas that solve “wicked problems” in ways traditional social services have not.
• Long-term Sustainability: Proposal must demonstrate Social Sustainability including a clear strategy for how the project’s impact will endure through community ownership. We seek projects that build long-term resilience rather than perpetual dependency on funding cycles.
• Organizational Capability and Financial Viability: Proven capability and capacity to effectively deliver project deliverables through transparent governance, accountability, and financial prudence with a reasonable and scalable budget.
  
  Bonus Criterion (Not a mandatory requirement for your application but will take into consideration)

   

  AI & Digital Enhancement: Integrate AI and promote AI literacy to catalyze both beneficiary development and operational efficiency. By deploying AI as a direct tool for personalised learning, capacity building and an operational driver to streamline workflows and enhance overall service delivery efficiency.