Funding Principles

For three decades, the Li Ka Shing Foundation has sought to propel social progress and create a cycle of charity in the world by supporting projects committed to these same goals.

As we consider proposed projects for funding, the Foundation gives priority to healthcare and education projects that follow in line with our philanthropic mission and vision. Ideally, projects should be designed to engineer transformative change and create social capital for maximum impact, garner government policy support and matching funds, and demonstrate effective use of resources.

We will also consider projects that help victims of natural catastrophes and special emergencies, enhance the project management capabilities of beneficiary organizations, or pioneer new social models that build capacity.

In general, the Foundation will not provide sponsorship or funding for the following:

• Individuals
• Special interest groups of schools/higher education institutions
• Purely commercial ventures
• Non-specific projects

Before you prepare a proposal, we encourage you to visit our website at www.lksf.org to learn more about our interests and the types of programs we do support.