Applications open for JFGE Grant Program (Japan)

Deadline: 17-Nov-2025

The Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) is inviting applications for its 2026 grant cycle to support private organizations engaged in environmental conservation activities.

The fund aims to advance global environmental protection by providing financial and technical assistance to organizations that develop and implement initiatives aligned with pre-defined goals and measurable outcomes.

The JFGE offers grants across a wide range of environmental activities under four main categories: practical implementation, knowledge provision and dissemination, surveys and research, and international conferences. Through these categories, the fund supports diverse efforts that promote sustainable development, enhance community resilience, and encourage global collaboration for a healthier planet.

The 2026 funding program features several grant types designed to accommodate different project sizes and durations. The Regular Basic Grant provides between 500,000 and 2,000,000 yen for one-year projects, while the Regular Development Grant offers 2,000,000 to 8,000,000 yen for similar timeframes. For longer-term initiatives, the Continuous-Project Grant supports three-year projects with funding from 500,000 to 3,000,000 yen, the General Grant offers between 2,000,000 and 8,000,000 yen, and the Front-Runner Grant provides up to 12,000,000 yen for ambitious three-year projects. Additionally, the Platform Grant supports multi-year collaborative projects with funding between 2,000,000 and 8,000,000 yen. The grant period runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with activities commencing before official approval also eligible for consideration.

Eligibility extends to a wide range of private, non-profit organizations, including corporations established under Japan’s Act on Promotion of Specified Non-profit Activities, general incorporated associations and foundations, public interest corporations, and non-registered private organizations that meet specific operational and governance standards. These organizations must maintain formal by-laws, decision-making structures, accounting systems, and a functioning office base. They must also demonstrate a proven capacity for implementing environmental projects effectively.

However, organizations with connections to organized crime groups or those previously penalized for grant-related misconduct within the past three years are not eligible.

Through this program, JFGE continues its mission of empowering grassroots and institutional actors to lead innovative and impactful environmental initiatives that address today’s urgent ecological challenges and contribute to a sustainable global future.

For more information, visit JFGE.