Latest Grants and Resources in Japan

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Call for Youth Side Events

Deadline: 1-May-23 The World Food Forum (WFF) invites FAO Members, stakeholders, partners and other interested parties to organize virtual or hybrid in-person side events to share their vision, along with key innovations and programmes. These events are expected to deepen the discussion on … [Read more...] about Call for Youth Side Events

IIE Artist Protection Fund – Apply Now!

Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity The Institute of International Education is seeking applications for the Artist Protection Fund (APF) to support threatened artists from any field of practice, and places them at host institutions in safe countries where they can continue their work and plan for … [Read more...] about IIE Artist Protection Fund – Apply Now!

OPEC Fund Annual Award for Development: Get a chance to win US$100,000 Prize

Deadline: 12-May-23 The OPEC Fund for International Development is inviting nominations for the Annual Award for Development (AAD) that honors outstanding contributions to sustainable development with a US$100,000 prize. Established in 2006, the award annually recognizes a different theme of … [Read more...] about OPEC Fund Annual Award for Development: Get a chance to win US$100,000 Prize

Global Peace Photo Award 2023

Deadline: 21-May-23 Entries are now open for Global Peace Photo Award 2023 that recognizes and promotes photographers from all over the world whose pictures capture human efforts towards a peaceful world and the quest for beauty and goodness lives. The award goes to those photographs that best … [Read more...] about Global Peace Photo Award 2023

Call for Proposals: Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects in Japan

Deadline: 30-Nov-23 The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) as an implementing organization for the Financing Programme for Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Model Projects in FY2023, is soliciting the project proposals for the financing programme. Purpose Japan establishes and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Financing Programme for JCM Model Projects in Japan

PhotoVogue’s Global Open Call 2023

Deadline: 15-May-23 PhotoVogue is inviting artists from around the world for its second Global Open Call to submit work that challenges the traditional notions of beauty. As all corners of the world experience cultural shifts, so too must the idea of beauty evolve. They are no longer … [Read more...] about PhotoVogue’s Global Open Call 2023

2023 Global Youth Climate Training Programme

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the Youth Climate Training programme, a collaboration between Oxford Net Zero and the Global Youth Coalition, an organisation of young people that supports youth-led climate action. The training will begin on 3 May 2023 and run for 13 … [Read more...] about 2023 Global Youth Climate Training Programme

Open Call for STIAS Fellowships Program (2nd Semester) 2024

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) is pleased to announce an open call for its Fellowships Program. STIAS provides and maintains an independent ‘creative space for the mind’ to advance the cause of science and scholarship across all disciplines. It is … [Read more...] about Open Call for STIAS Fellowships Program (2nd Semester) 2024

Entries Open for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 is now open for entrants to explore the power young people hold within the global community and consider how this power can be harnessed to make a meaningful impact in the world. To mark the 50th Anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023

Open Call for Daiwa Foundation Awards in the UK and Japan

Deadline: 30-Sep-23 Entries are now open for the Daiwa Foundation Awards to support collaborative projects that enable British and Japanese partners to work together in the context of an institutional relationship. Award Details Awards of £9,000-£18,000 are available for collaborative … [Read more...] about Open Call for Daiwa Foundation Awards in the UK and Japan

Daiwa Foundation Small Grants Program [UK and Japan]

Deadline: 30-Sep-23 The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is offering small grants to individuals, societies, associations or other bodies in the UK or Japan to promote and support interaction between the two countries. Funding Information Grants of £2,000-£9,000 are available to individuals, … [Read more...] about Daiwa Foundation Small Grants Program [UK and Japan]

Call for Nominations: Iris Prize 2023

Deadline: 31-May-23 Nominations are now open for the Iris Prize 2023 to celebrate & support young people accelerating action to protect & restore nature, ensuring a liveable future for all. All prize applicants are invited to join The Iris Project Ecosystem! A slack channel community … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Iris Prize 2023

Innovandi Open Challenge 2023

Deadline: 15-May-23 If you want to be part of the cement and concrete industry’s journey to net zero and receive support from the largest producers in the world, apply for the Innovandi Open Challenge 2023. The Innovandi Open Challenge is a global programme which brings together tech start-ups … [Read more...] about Innovandi Open Challenge 2023

Generation Google Scholarship in Asia Pacific

Deadline: 16-May-23 Applications are now open for the Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science to help students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications and … [Read more...] about Generation Google Scholarship in Asia Pacific

5th Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication

Deadline: 31-May-23 The BBVA Foundation has announced the Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication to recognize the work of professionals and organizations in any country that have contributed exceptionally to improving public understanding and awareness of ecological issues, through the … [Read more...] about 5th Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication

Call for Applications: Global Host Cities 2024 and 2025

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is launching a Call for Applications for the Global Host City for the 2024 and 2025 International Jazz Day celebrations. It aims to raise awareness on the role of jazz as an educational tool and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Global Host Cities 2024 and 2025

Accelerator Programme for Sanitation Economy Businesses (Cohort 2024)

Deadline: 28-Apr-23 Toilet Board Coalition’s Accelerator is now open to offer mentorship, partnerships, and visibility for scale to the Sanitation Economy businesses. Join a world-class group of experts from business, investment, and the global sanitation community to help turn your ideas into … [Read more...] about Accelerator Programme for Sanitation Economy Businesses (Cohort 2024)

Research Grant Funding Programme

Deadline: 5-Jun-23 The Cure Parkinson’s (CP) is inviting applications for its Research Grant Funding Programme. This programme primarily funds preclinical and clinical research focused on slowing, stopping, or reversing Parkinson’s. Funding Information For preclinical research, … [Read more...] about Research Grant Funding Programme

Slow Food Negroni Week Fund

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 The Slow Food Foundation is pleased to announce a call for applications to provide direct support (through incubator grants) to global activities, particularly those projects that support and promote quality food and beverage while helping to preserve cultural and biological … [Read more...] about Slow Food Negroni Week Fund

Save Our Seas Foundation announces Small Grants Program

Deadline: 16-Jun-23 The Save Our Seas Foundation invites applications for small projects up to US$10,000 (with grants averaging US$5,000) for the period March 2024 to February 2025. This grant is designed for short (12 to 18 months) and small projects dedicated to early career scientists … [Read more...] about Save Our Seas Foundation announces Small Grants Program

Story Grants to Support Environmental Reporting from Asia-Pacific Island Countries

Deadline: 16-May-23 EJN is offering reporting grants to journalists from island countries in the Asia-Pacific region to support the production of in-depth stories on climate, health and environmental issues, and solutions to address them. In island countries (also known as island states or … [Read more...] about Story Grants to Support Environmental Reporting from Asia-Pacific Island Countries

Sasakawa Health Foundation Grant Program 2023

Deadline: 23-Apr-23 The Sasakawa Health Foundation through its grant program, is promoting projects to build a society where Hansen’s disease (leprosy) is not deemed an issue, discrimination and stigma do not exist, and persons affected by Hansen’s disease can receive the treatment and services … [Read more...] about Sasakawa Health Foundation Grant Program 2023

Japan: The Toyota Foundation announces Research Grant Program 2023

Deadline: 9-Jun-23 The Toyota Foundation Research Grant Program is inviting proposals for research projects that ambitiously address the challenges of issues focused on diverse connections (interlinkages), including those of people with people, people with nature, and people with … [Read more...] about Japan: The Toyota Foundation announces Research Grant Program 2023

Apply for funding through the Special Programme: US$ 50,000 to US$ 250,000 per Project Proposal

Deadline: 11-Aug-23 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking applications for the Special Programme to support country-driven institutional strengthening at the national level, in the context of an integrated approach to address the financing of the sound management of chemicals … [Read more...] about Apply for funding through the Special Programme: US$ 50,000 to US$ 250,000 per Project Proposal

Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program

Deadline: 31-May-23 The Internet Society Foundation is inviting applications for the Research Grant Program to support global research collaborations that advance understanding of the Internet and its value for all. Program Objectives Promote novel methodologies that generate solutions to … [Read more...] about Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program

NGFP: Young Voices Awards 2023

Deadline: 16-Jun-23 Are you a 12-17 year old with a passion to create a better future? Then the NGFP Young Voices award is the perfect opportunity for you. They are looking for young people with innovative ideas and projects to make the world a better place. They recognize the immense … [Read more...] about NGFP: Young Voices Awards 2023

Nominations Now Open for Colorful 2023 Prizes!

Deadline: 31-May-23 The One Club for Creativity - in partnership with first-generation Filipinx designer and Young Guns 8 winner Rich Tu - is ecstatic to open a third exciting season of Colorful, the worldwide portfolio competition aimed at putting BIPOC creative professionals in the spotlight en … [Read more...] about Nominations Now Open for Colorful 2023 Prizes!

Entries Open for INMA’s “30 under 30” Awards

Deadline: 15-Jul-23 Entries are now open for the International News Media Association (INMA) “30 under 30” Awards to reward outstanding achievement and career potential among young professionals in the news media industry. The news media industry craves the infusion of young professionals into … [Read more...] about Entries Open for INMA’s “30 under 30” Awards

Esperanza Pertusa Foundation: International Photography Award

Deadline: 10-May-23 The Esperanza Pertusa Foundation announces the 3rd Edition of the International Photography Award", with the aim of recognizing and disseminating the work of artists, professionals or amateurs, who inspire a positive social transformation, by addressing in their projects the … [Read more...] about Esperanza Pertusa Foundation: International Photography Award

World Forum for Democracy 2023 “Democracy = Peace?”: Call for initiatives

Deadline: 15-Jun-23 The World Forum for Democracy calls for expressions of interest from innovative initiatives, from all over the world, aiming at enhancing democracy and contributing to sustainable peace. Why is the World Forum for Democracy Special? The World Forum for Democracy is a … [Read more...] about World Forum for Democracy 2023 “Democracy = Peace?”: Call for initiatives

Samsung-UNDP Partnership Opportunity for Young Leaders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Deadline: 7-May-23 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Samsung Mobile are thrilled to announce the expansion of Generation17 – a joint initiative aimed at empowering young changemakers to achieve the Global Goals. Generation17 elevates the voices of young leaders who are … [Read more...] about Samsung-UNDP Partnership Opportunity for Young Leaders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

News/Media Literacy Award – Apply Now!

Deadline: 1-May-23 Entries are now open for the News/Media Literacy Award to honor front-line teachers and news media organizations in the quest to help students understand the "why" of press freedom. The award will recognize excellence in making sure that students develop a thorough … [Read more...] about News/Media Literacy Award – Apply Now!

Pulitzer Center’s Sixth Annual Fighting Words Poetry Contest

Deadline: 15-May-23 How can poetry be an effective response to current events and underreported stories? How can journalism and poetry help to make connections between global issues and the local and personal contexts? Students are invited to explore these questions and make their voices heard in … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center’s Sixth Annual Fighting Words Poetry Contest

Nominations for Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 Now Open!

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Singapore International Water Week has launched a call for nominations for the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize (LKYWP) 2024 – a prestigious international award that honours outstanding contributions by individuals or organisations towards solving the world’s water challenges by … [Read more...] about Nominations for Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 Now Open!

Asia Pacific Kindness & Leadership: Recognising the Contribution of Kind Leaders

Deadline: 5-Jun-23 The Kindness is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for kindness & leadership campaign to recognise the contribution of kind leaders to business, the economy and society. The kindness cannot establish a robust list in isolation, from the outside looking … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Kindness & Leadership: Recognising the Contribution of Kind Leaders

Online News Association: MJ Bear Fellowship Program 2023

Deadline: 27-Apr-23 Submissions are now open for the MJ Bear Fellowship, an one-year fellowship is designed to provide support and guidance to early-career journalists on a digital journalism project, as well as their own professional development. Themes for projects may include audience and … [Read more...] about Online News Association: MJ Bear Fellowship Program 2023

U.S. Embassy Tokyo: International Science and Engineering Online Training (Japan)

Deadline: 31-May-23 U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to address International Science and Engineering Online Training. Program Objectives U.S. and Japanese economic competitiveness are … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Tokyo: International Science and Engineering Online Training (Japan)

Apply for Code4YOUth Hackathon get a Chance to Win a Piece of the $25,000 Prize Pool!

Deadline: 25-Apr-23 Applications are now open for Code4YOUth Hackathon which aims to raise awareness of the digital divide and encourage young people to find viable digital solutions to drive innovative and inclusive change. This virtual hackathon is an exciting opportunity for talented and … [Read more...] about Apply for Code4YOUth Hackathon get a Chance to Win a Piece of the $25,000 Prize Pool!

Applications Open for ODI Fellowship Scheme 2023

Deadline: 27-Apr-23 Applications are now open for the ODI Fellowship Scheme 2023 to provide host governments with highly qualified, early-career economists and statisticians and offers unique work experience to Fellows. The ODI Fellowship Scheme gives early-career economists and statisticians … [Read more...] about Applications Open for ODI Fellowship Scheme 2023

UNWTO: Applications Open for Best Tourism Villages Programme

Deadline: 23-May-23 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is accepting applications for the Best Tourism Villages Programme to promote and enhance the role of tourism in valuing and safeguarding rural villages along with their associated landscapes, knowledge systems, biological and cultural … [Read more...] about UNWTO: Applications Open for Best Tourism Villages Programme

Call for Solutions: 2023 LEAP Challenge

Deadline: 23-May-23 Is your education organization eager to strengthen the evidence-base of its learning solution? Apply for support from expert researchers and social entrepreneurs who will advise you and build your approach to strengthening your evidence-base. For the 2023 LEAP Challenge, … [Read more...] about Call for Solutions: 2023 LEAP Challenge

Avaissance launches Artist in Residence Program

Deadline: 28-Apr-23 Avaissance is launching the first Artist in Residence program (“AIR Program”) that gives creators the opportunity to focus on a personal creative project by providing funding, a professional mentor, and dedicated support from the Avalanche ecosystem. Avaissance is … [Read more...] about Avaissance launches Artist in Residence Program

Apply for North Star Fellowship 2023

Deadline: 8-May-23 Points North Institute in collaboration with Kickstarter have announced the North Star Fellowship to support four innovative media artists and filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds who are developing projects that span the latitudes of creative nonfiction. Fellows … [Read more...] about Apply for North Star Fellowship 2023

Green Skills Award: Take a Chance to Become the Next Winner

Deadline: 23-Apr-23 The European Training Foundation (ETF) is launching a call for stories of good practice on the development of skills in accelerating the green transition. The aim is to provide inspirational and innovative ideas of how education and employment policy-makers and … [Read more...] about Green Skills Award: Take a Chance to Become the Next Winner

Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator – Class 3

Deadline: 14-Apr-23 The Rice Alliance is excited to announce the Clean Energy Accelerator to help startups from around the world developing clean energy solutions achieve technical and commercial milestones that accelerate development, establish market adoption, and expand their reach by: … [Read more...] about Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator – Class 3

Call for Applications: Curated Conferences in Asia 2024

Deadline: 26-Apr-23 The Mekong Cultural Hub (MCH) is excited to announce an open call for applications from art and cultural practitioners from across Asia to participate in the Curatorial Conference 2024. The aim of this program is to create space for diverse cultural practitioners to discuss … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Curated Conferences in Asia 2024

776 Foundation Climate Fellowship: Cohort 2

Deadline: 17-Apr-23 Have an idea or project to combat climate change? The 776 Foundation will give you $100K to work on that idea for two years. The 776 Fellowship is a two-year, full-time program for 18 - 23 year olds, across the world. It is looking … [Read more...] about 776 Foundation Climate Fellowship: Cohort 2

Open Call: Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund

Deadline: 1-Jun-23 The Roger Williams Park Zoo is accepting applications for the Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund to support conservation programs that protect threatened wildlife and habitats worldwide. The Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund (SDCBF), established by Roger … [Read more...] about Open Call: Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund

Research Paper Contest 2023 Now Open for Everyone!

Deadline: 31-Dec-23 Anyone and everyone who has a penchant for writing and is in awe of the aromatic world of essential oils is invited to write about it. Gya Labs’ Research Paper contest encourages students (under graduates, graduates, PhDs), professionals, housewives, soapmakers, … [Read more...] about Research Paper Contest 2023 Now Open for Everyone!

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