Applications invited for Main Fund of Sir David Trench Fund for Recreation
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The Sir David Trench Fund Committee is inviting eligible organisations to apply for projects funded by the Main Fund of the Sir David Trench Fund for Recreation (the Fund) for 2023-24.
The Fund is to be used for the provision of facilities and purchase of equipment for projects in the furtherance of the objectives of the Fund. In keeping with the donor's wishes, emphasis is placed on encouraging the purposeful use of leisure by young people.
Three categories of grants are available under the Fund. Details are as follows:
| Type of project | Funding scope | Amount of grant per application | Application deadline |
| Non-Capital Works Project | Purchase of sports and recreational equipment for collective use |
Between $2,000 and $90,000 | March 31, 2023 |
| Capital Works Project | Building of new recreational facilities |
The ceiling of grant is $700,000 | March 31, 2023 |
| Special Project | Construction and improvement of sports facilities as well as procurement of sports equipment for promotion of sports development in Hong Kong | Between $700,000 and $4,000,000 | March 31, 2023 (first batch), and August 31, 2023 (second batch) |
Each applicant organisation can only submit one application under each type of project within that year. The application guidelines and application forms are available on the website of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (www.cstb.gov.hk/en/councils-boards-and-committees/sir-david-trench-fund-committee.html).
For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat of the Sir David Trench Fund Committee at 3509 7068 or 3509 8039.
Ends/Friday, January 20, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:00
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