Applications are open for the Nippon Foundation's overseas Grant Program through which it helps support non-profit organisations around the world. Grants are given to programs planned and conducted by overseas nonprofit organizations in such areas as basic human needs, human resources development, and promotion of international cooperation. The International Program Department accepts applications for projects that mainly target beneficiaries based outside Japan. We accept applications from organizations that are based inside as well as outside Japan. There are 2 main grant schemes - one in the non - maritime fields and the other in marine and maritime fields.

There is no application deadline as such, and applications can be received throughout the year. However, since the screening procedures may take as long as five months, it is strongly recommended that applications be submitted at least half a year before the planned start of the project, or whenever the funding will be needed.

The Nippon Foundation provides grants and resources in the following fields:

• Programs in the Field of Basic Human Needs
• Programs in the Field of Human Resources Development
• Programs in the Field of Leprosy
• Programs in the Field of Ocean

The award is not strictly adhered for all projects and it is flexible depending on the project and the project focus.

"Applications must be submitted by mail; as the Foundation does not accept applications by fax or e-mail. All materials should be typed in English and sent to:

International Program Department, Social Innovation Program Division

The Nippon Foundation

1-2-2 Akasaka

Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8404

Japan

To know more about how to prepare the cover letter, budget report, project proposal and other documents to be submitted read here.

The Nippon Foundation is an independent, non-profit, grant-making organization founded in 1962. It was established by legislation for the purpose of carrying out philanthropic activities using revenue from motorboat racing. The Foundation is providing aid to projects that fall under one of the following four major categories: 1) public welfare in Japan; 2) voluntary programs in Japan; 3) maritime and ship-related projects; and 4) overseas cooperative assistance. Under the category of overseas cooperative assistance, the focus is given to cross-border, transnational activities; local and regional undertakings that may fall outside the reach of the public sector or other donor agencies; and initiatives to tackle pressing issues and long-range or persistent problems that require prompt and systemized care. Grants are given to programs planned and conducted by overseas non-profit organizations in such areas as basic human needs, human resources development, and promotion of international cooperation.