Operation Santa Claus (OSC) Grant Program 2026
Operation Santa Claus (OSC) is now accepting applications for its Grant Program 2026. This initiative aims to support small-to-medium charitable organizations in Hong Kong by addressing community needs and service gaps, while empowering locally focused charities to create a stronger social impact.
đ¯ About OSC Grant Program
Operation Santa Claus is a funding initiative designed to:
- Support small-to-medium charitable organizations in Hong Kong.
- Address evolving community needs and service gaps.
- Strengthen social impact by empowering agile, locally focused charities.
đ° Benefits of OSC Grant Program
- Maximum Funding Amount: HK$1 million per project.
- Funding will be distributed in instalments.
â Eligibility Criteria
To maximize social impact within underserved communities, OSC prioritizes organizations that meet the following criteria:
- Must be a non-profit charitable organization registered in Hong Kong and exempt from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
- Possess a current Certificate of Incorporation.
- Operations and organizational focus must be exclusively within Hong Kong.
- Must not receive any major subvention allocation from the Social Welfare Department.
- Annual expenditure for the previous financial year must not exceed HK$15 million.
- The submitted project proposal must not have received funding from other sources.
- For applications requesting HK$600,000 or above, collaboration with at least two organizations is highly recommended. The other organization(s) can be a charity, social enterprise, or private company.
đ Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: 10 June, 2026
- Interested applicants can visit the official OSC website to apply.
âšī¸ Additional Information
For more details about the OSC Grant Program, visit the official OSC Application Guidelines.
To apply directly, visit the OSC Grant Application Page.
đ Key Highlights
- Sponsor Organization: Operation Santa Claus
- Funding Amount: Up to HK$1 million per project
- Deadline: 10 June, 2026
This opportunity is a great chance for charitable organizations in Hong Kong to make a significant social impact. Don't miss out!
- The maximum funding amount is HK$1 million per project.
- The funding will be distributed in instalments.






