Deadline: 15 September 2018
TOMODACHI Initiative is seeking applications for its TOMODACHI Grant program. TOMODACHI is particularly interested in programs with a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) focus, as well as programs that help prepare young women for careers in STEM or business fields.
The TOMODACHI Initiative is a public-private partnership, born out of support for Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, that invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges as well as entrepreneurship and leadership programs.
Funding Information
TOMODACHI typically awards grants in the range of $5,000-$80,000 per program, but all funding decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Program Requirements
- Alignment with TOMODACHI Mission and Vision
- Connect the United States and Japan
- Develop future young leaders in the United States and Japan
- Potential for Meaningful Impact
- Provide programs that span the continuum of cross-cultural youth leadership development, from exposure and inspiration to learning, leadership development, and alumni engagement
- Expose underserved communities to foreign cultures
- Bring new and diverse voices to the U.S.-Japan relationship
- Offer life-transforming opportunities for high potential youth
- Address a need or tackle a challenge in an underserved area (geographic, demographic, social, sector)
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations submitting funding proposals must include proof of 501(c)(3) status (U.S. organizations) or non-profit status (Japanese organizations) with their application.
- The TOMODACHI Initiative will not fund individuals, only institutions.
- The TOMODACHI Initiative will not consider proposals for the following:
- Programs with target participant group over the age of 35;
- Programs for commercial (profit-making) purposes;
- Political activities, election campaigns, or religious activities;
- Activities in support of specific doctrines or claims;
- Programs that are centered only around tourism/travel (i.e. without leadership component)
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the following documents and email them at the address given on the website.
- TOMODACHI Initiative Application Form Itemized Budget
- Names, titles, and resumes of all staff that would help develop and implement the program.
- Proof of organization’s non-profit status (501(c)(3) or Japanese documentation)
Eligible Countries: United States and Japan
For more information, please visit TOMODACHI Grant Program.