Deadline: 16-Nov-22
The Japan Foundation is seeking applications for its Japan Society Capacity Building Grant Program to support the Japan America Societies (JAS) in its work during and beyond the pandemic.
Priorities
Projects with one or more of the following qualities will be prioritized:
- Organizations with immediate needs (e.g. shortage of cash reserves).
- Resource-sharing with the greater Japan America Societies community. Collaborative projects by multiple Japan America Societies are welcomed.
- Board Commitment. Demonstrated alignment between the board members and organizational staff on the proposed project.
- Community Collaboration. Project that demonstrates collaboration with the Society’s larger community (K-12, universities, museums, businesses, Japan related organization in the region etc.).
- Demonstration of a fresh and innovative approach to accomplish project goals.
Project Categories
JF welcomes proposed projects that fall under (but not limited to) one or more of the categories below.
- Fundraising. Research and implement income generation plans that ensure sustainability and growth of the Society.
- Strategic Planning. Develop a strategic plan/ Strategize and develop a plan that aims to build organizational capacity and ensures organizational leaders, board members and staff have a clear and unified understanding of the Society’s long-term goals and priorities beyond the pandemic.
- Public Relations Development. Create and implement PR and marketing strategies that raise the visibility of the Society and lead to increased engagement with the community.
- Program Development. Create and implement innovative programming that will contribute to overall organizational sustainability by reaching new and wider audiences
- Membership Development. Create and implement a plan to increase membership and to strengthen the networking ability of the Society, expanding reach to other interest groups such as local businesses, Japan-related organizations, and young professionals.
- Professional Development. Professional development programs for the Society’s leadership, staff, and volunteers that will enhance individual and/or group skill sets relevant to organizational growth and sustainability.
Grant Coverage
- The grant amount is up to $30,000 and inclusive of indirect costs. Grant coverage is for up to 12 months.
- Personnel (staff salary) & Honoraria (web developer, consultant, speaker etc.)
- Travel (transportation costs) and Per Diem (hotels and meals)
- Conference Costs (room rental, interpretation fees, AV equipment rental etc.)
- Report & Publication Costs (editing, translating, printing costs, etc.)
- JF will support indirect costs of up to ten percent (10%) of the actual direct costs JF supports. Rent and other administrative costs are considered indirect costs by JF.
Eligibility Criteria
- Japan America Societies/Japan Societies in the U.S. with 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
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JF will not consider proposals for the following:
- Commercial activities;
- Political activities, election campaigns, or religious activities;
- Activities in support of specific doctrines or claims;
- Language education programs;
- Tourist-oriented programs.
For more information, visit Japan Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.jfny.org/grants/grants-for-global-partnerships/japan-america-society-japan-society-capacity-building-grant-program/