Lotteries Fund

Background

The Lotteries Fund was created in June 1965 by Resolution of the Legislative Council for the purpose of financing social welfare services. The fund is primarily used to finance the capital expenditure of welfare projects and provide one-off grants to experimental projects with limited duration.

 Approval Authority

Subject to certain conditions, authority to approve grants from the Lotteries Fund has been delegated to the Director of Social Welfare, acting on the advice of the Lotteries Fund Advisory Committee.

 Eligibility 

A non-governmental organisation is eligible to apply for a grant from the Lotteries Fund if it is recognized by the Social Welfare Department, in consultation with relevant authorities where necessary, as a non-profit-making organisation providing a valuable welfare service to the community.      Online Form Document 'Application Form for Engagement of Authorised Persons / Consultants for Lotteries Fund Projects' Image Image(Word)       'Application Form for Lotteries Fund Grant' Image Image(PDF)  Application Form with Appendixes                                               Image(Word) Application Form                      Image(Excel) Appendixes      'Lotteries Fund Claim Certificate'   Image(Word)(NEW)   'Points to Note for Submission of Payment Claims' can be downloaded here. (NEW) Please study the 'Lotteries Fund Manual' (January 2022 Version) (NEW) which can be downloaded here.

Submission of Application

A non-governmental organisation should consult the relevant Service Branch / District Office of the Social Welfare Department on the purpose and scope of the proposed project. Application should be addressed to -  Lotteries Fund Projects Section Subventions Branch Social Welfare Department Rooms 3601-02, 36/F Dah Sing Financial Centre 248 Queen's Road East

Reference materials for Applicants

Applicants should refer to the following information before making applications -

 

	Reference Furniture & Equipment List can be downloaded here. (NEW)
	Price List of Common Furniture & Equipment can be downloaded here. (NEW)
	Kindergarten-cum-child care centre converted upon the harmonisation of pre-primary services under the monitoring of the Education Bureau providing ancillary services may apply for Lotteries Fund. For purchase of furniture and equipment, applicant should refer to the list here.
	Powerpoint of the briefing session held on 20 July 2015 on the new arrangement for procurement of furniture and equipment with the use of the Lotteries Fund can be downloaded here (Only Chinese version is avaliable).

 

Sources of Income

The proceeds from the Mark Six Lottery are the main source of income of the Lotteries Fund.  Other regular sources of income include investment income and auctions of vehicle registration numbers.  Total receipts of the Fund during 2021-22 were $3.76 billion.