Latest Grants and Resources in Japan

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Apply for Starta Launchpad Training Program

Deadline: 1-May-22 Applications are now open for the Starta Launchpad, a pre-acceleration program that gives early-stage founders an opportunity to obtain the knowledge to launch their project in the US market. Starta Launchpad is the ideal training ground for those applying to the main Starta … [Read more...] about Apply for Starta Launchpad Training Program

AGCO Agriculture Foundation Grants: $20k-$300k USD for NGOs with new project proposals

Deadline: 30-Mar-22 The AGCO Agriculture Foundation (AAF) is accepting grant applications for the 2022 granting cycle through the Community Investment software partner, Benevity to provide resources to initiate and implement projects that promote sustainable climate solutions for farmers and the … [Read more...] about AGCO Agriculture Foundation Grants: $20k-$300k USD for NGOs with new project proposals

Open Call for Smart Buildings Challenge

Deadline: 31-Mar-22 Do you have a solution to help people to make better decisions, from saving energy and lowering emissions, to protecting critical services that we all depend on? ABB has announced an open call for the Smart Buildings Challenge! The Challenge prompt climate-friendly … [Read more...] about Open Call for Smart Buildings Challenge

Smart Power Challenge: Open for Applications

Deadline: 31-Mar-22 Do you have a solution to help people to make better decisions, from saving energy and lowering emissions, to protecting critical services that we all depend on? If yes, then applications are now open for the Smart Power Challenge! The Challenge empower decision makers to … [Read more...] about Smart Power Challenge: Open for Applications

Apply for Distribution Solutions Challenge

Deadline: 31-Mar-22 Do you have a solution to help people to make better decisions, from saving energy and lowering emissions, to protecting critical services that we all depend on? If yes, then apply for Distribution Solutions Challenge. The Challenge make electricity reliable and resilient … [Read more...] about Apply for Distribution Solutions Challenge

WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme 2022-23

Deadline: 14-Apr-22 Qatar Foundation is pleased to launch a call for proposals for the 2022-23 WISE Edtech Accelerator Program. For over six years, they have supported edtech founders from around the world scale innovative solutions to key challenges within the world of education. Each year, … [Read more...] about WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme 2022-23

Scientific Product Grant Program to support Advancement of Animal Biology Research

Deadline: 15-May-22 The Wildlife Acoustics' Scientific Product Grant Program is now open to support the advancement of animal biology research, habitat monitoring and environmental conservation. The Grant Program provides scientists with products and software to help further their research … [Read more...] about Scientific Product Grant Program to support Advancement of Animal Biology Research

ICFJ announces Elevate: Helping News Businesses Thrive Programme

Deadline: 2-Mar-22 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) has announced the applications for the Elevate: Helping News Businesses Thrive Programme. Elevate, ICFJ´s news business hub, is a mind-changing global program focused on helping C-level journalists who are running small and … [Read more...] about ICFJ announces Elevate: Helping News Businesses Thrive Programme

Grants for Achieving Adaptation to Climate Crisis without Neglecting Anyone

Deadline: 7-Mar-22 Agorize is seeking applications for achieving adaptation to climate crisis without neglecting anyone. Global climate change has a detrimental impact on every living being on planet Earth. Changes to their climate are being documented and become more and more visible: an … [Read more...] about Grants for Achieving Adaptation to Climate Crisis without Neglecting Anyone

Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment

Deadline: 31 March 2022 Nominations are now open for the Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment. The Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment organized by UN Women in partnership with the Supreme Council for Women of … [Read more...] about Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Global Award for Women’s Empowerment

Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship – Apply Now!

Deadline: 8-Apr-22 Applications are now open for the Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship. The Halcyon Incubator is committed to solving 21st-century challenges throughout the nation and the world. By helping social entrepreneur fellows transform audacious ideas into scalable and … [Read more...] about Halcyon Flagship Residential Fellowship – Apply Now!

Small Business Grant Program – Apply Now!

Deadline: 1-Mar-22 The Spoonflower is accepting applications for its Small Business Grant to support handmade business owners worldwide and at all stages of development. Whether you want to prepare for your next craft fair, experiment with a new product, or just get your business off the … [Read more...] about Small Business Grant Program – Apply Now!

Racial Equity Research Grants Program – Apply Now!

Deadline: 14-Mar-22 The Spencer Foundation is seeking applications for its Racial Equity Research Grants Program to support education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education. They are interested in funding studies that aim to … [Read more...] about Racial Equity Research Grants Program – Apply Now!

Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction

Deadline: 6-Mar-22 The call for nominations for the 2022 United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction is open, under the theme “Building resilience through a multi-hazard approach.” Together with the World Health Organization Sasakawa Health Prize and the UN Environment Programme … [Read more...] about Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction

Future Rising Fellows Programme

Deadline: 24-Mar-22 Applications are now open for Future Rising Fellows Programme. The year-long, virtual Fellowship program provides financial assistance and professional development for a cohort of 10 young leaders between 17-24 who are working at the intersection of gender equity and … [Read more...] about Future Rising Fellows Programme

7th CFPs for Agricultural Insurance Projects

Deadline: 31-Mar-22 You are planning to develop a climate risk insurance project and look for financial support? If yes, then submit your concept note! Progress in sustainable agriculture and preservation of biodiversity are amongst the priorities of the German G7 presidency. In support of … [Read more...] about 7th CFPs for Agricultural Insurance Projects

Viva Technology: Paris National Opera Challenge

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 Viva Technology is accepting applications for the Paris National Opera Challenge to bring the operatic and chorographical repertoire to the widest possible audience and to promote the creation of contemporary works. To do so, the Paris Opera presents each year to its … [Read more...] about Viva Technology: Paris National Opera Challenge

Norrsken Impact Accelerator Program 2022

Deadline: 28-Feb-22 Applications are now open for the Norrsken Impact Accelerator Program 2022 to bring together a global collective of entrepreneurs and investors in Stockholm, Sweden. Among them are founders of more than 50 unicorns and companies such as Klarna, Mojang, Soundcloud, Kry, Good … [Read more...] about Norrsken Impact Accelerator Program 2022

Pacific Development Research Partnership Initiative 2022

Deadline: 18-Mar-22 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is calling for research proposals from Early Career Researchers – Pacific Development Research Partnership. Many economies in the Pacific face continued high levels of poverty and informality, stagnant or resource-dependent growth, and … [Read more...] about Pacific Development Research Partnership Initiative 2022

Open 2nd Call for Transnational Access Programme

Deadline: 15-May-22 The Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure (MIRRI) second call for Transnational Access (TNA) programme is now open to promote transnational cooperation and mobility of researchers throughout pan-European research infrastructures. Research institutions and companies in … [Read more...] about Open 2nd Call for Transnational Access Programme

Webinar Series 4 – Bridging Divides: Digital Literacy and Tech Access

Deadline: 12-Apr-22 The Thomson Reuters Foundation has launched a call for applications for the Webinar Series 4 - Bridging Divides: Digital Literacy and Tech Access. To help journalists strengthen their coverage of the digital divide, the Asian Development Bank and the Thomson Reuters … [Read more...] about Webinar Series 4 – Bridging Divides: Digital Literacy and Tech Access

U.S. – Japan Collaboration on Cybersecurity Program

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to address U.S. – Japan Collaboration on Cybersecurity to advance both United States’ and … [Read more...] about U.S. – Japan Collaboration on Cybersecurity Program

Open Call for U.S-Japan Bilateral Youth Program

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for proposals to design, manage, and administer projects to engage with Japanese youth and deepen the understanding of U.S.-Japan relations, roles of bilateral … [Read more...] about Open Call for U.S-Japan Bilateral Youth Program

U.S.-Japan Alliance and Security in the Indo-Pacific

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to organize a U.S. study tour and exchange program for Japanese journalists focused on maritime … [Read more...] about U.S.-Japan Alliance and Security in the Indo-Pacific

2022 Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Japan

Deadline: 30-Sep-22 The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section (PAS Tokyo) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2022 Public Diplomacy Grants Program. PAS Japan invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between Japan and the … [Read more...] about 2022 Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Japan

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan Baseball Diplomacy Program

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan Baseball Diplomacy. The year 2022 marks the 150th … [Read more...] about Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of U.S.-Japan Baseball Diplomacy Program

Survey of Higher Education in Japan: Promote, Protect, and Produce Program

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to conduct a nationwide survey of Japanese universities to: assess the number and demographics of Japanese seeking … [Read more...] about Survey of Higher Education in Japan: Promote, Protect, and Produce Program

U.S. Exchange Program on Securing Japan’s Research Space

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to arrange a U.S. exchange program for 6-10 Japanese university and government officials to travel … [Read more...] about U.S. Exchange Program on Securing Japan’s Research Space

2022 Strategic Speaker Program in Japan

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State has launched an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out its U.S. Speakers’ Program. The Speakers’ Program brings dynamic U.S. citizen experts to Japan to … [Read more...] about 2022 Strategic Speaker Program in Japan

NOFO: Bilateral Policy Dialogue to Counter Disinformation – U.S.-Japan Think Tank

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to think tank organizations raise awareness of and combat disinformation. Objective: The rapid spread of “fake … [Read more...] about NOFO: Bilateral Policy Dialogue to Counter Disinformation – U.S.-Japan Think Tank

2022 U.S. Ambassador’s Scholarship Program in Japan

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Consulate General Naha Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program to implement its U.S. Ambassador’s Scholarship Program for Okinawa High School … [Read more...] about 2022 U.S. Ambassador’s Scholarship Program in Japan

NOFO: Promote Study Abroad, Focusing on U.S. Graduate Schools (Japan)

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition to promoting study abroad, focusing on U.S. graduate educational institutions. American and/or Japanese non-profit organizations may submit proposals to manage and … [Read more...] about NOFO: Promote Study Abroad, Focusing on U.S. Graduate Schools (Japan)

Japan: Promote Study abroad to the United States – Undergraduate Education

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition to promoting study abroad, focusing on U.S. undergraduate educational institutions. American and/or Japanese non-profit organizations or individuals may submit … [Read more...] about Japan: Promote Study abroad to the United States – Undergraduate Education

Rockstart seeking Proposals for 2022 AgriFood Program

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 Rockstart is currently seeking proposals for the 2022 AgriFood Program to fund and empower purpose-driven founders scaling impactful solutions by leveraging emerging technologies and new business models that improve the food supply system from soil to gut. At Rockstart they … [Read more...] about Rockstart seeking Proposals for 2022 AgriFood Program

2022 International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage

Deadline: 4-Apr-22 UNESCO Chair Programme on Cultural Heritage and Risk Management has announced a call for applications for the 2022 International Training Course (ITC) on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage with subtheme of Traditional knowledge for disaster risk management of … [Read more...] about 2022 International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage

U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Climate Hackathon in Northern Japan

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section and U.S. Consulate General Sapporo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a Tech Camp/Hackathon on Climate Crisis Solutions in … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Climate Hackathon in Northern Japan

2022 U.S. Study Tour and Exchange on Subnational Climate Change Action (Japan)

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to organize a U.S. study tour and exchange program for Japanese local officials focused on … [Read more...] about 2022 U.S. Study Tour and Exchange on Subnational Climate Change Action (Japan)

Nominations Open for Bell Labs Prize 2022

Deadline: 22-Apr-22 Nominations are now open for the Bell Labs Prize 2022 to recognize game-changing innovations in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Bell Labs Prize is for innovator to lay the foundations of the next technology revolution and in the process, manifestly … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Bell Labs Prize 2022

LEGO Foundation: Build a World of Play Challenge

Deadline: 7-Apr-22 The LEGO Foundation is inviting organizations for Build a World of Play Challenge to fund bold and impactful global solutions focused on early childhood. This Challenge, the biggest public grant ever provided by the LEGO Foundation, reaffirms the commitment of the LEGO® … [Read more...] about LEGO Foundation: Build a World of Play Challenge

Apply for IFC ScaleX Accelerators Program

Deadline: 13-Nov-23 Applications are now open for the IFC ScaleX Accelerators Program to reduce the gender gap in equity finance between male and women-led startups by providing financial incentives that will encourage accelerators to increase their focus on actively helping women-led startups to … [Read more...] about Apply for IFC ScaleX Accelerators Program

Ocean Media Initiative Story Grants 2022: Covering the High Seas

Deadline: 2-Mar-22 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is inviting applications that offer Reporting Grants to journalists from around the world to support the production of in-depth reporting on the high seas. Oceans are the foundation of the blue planet on which live. A vital life support … [Read more...] about Ocean Media Initiative Story Grants 2022: Covering the High Seas

Climate Parent Fellowship – Apply Now!

Deadline: 08-Mar-22 Applications are now open for the Climate Parent Fellowship to support, connect, and amplify climate parent organizers as they grow their creative ideas, campaigns, and projects and contribute to the emerging climate-parent movement. Fellows receive training, mentorship, … [Read more...] about Climate Parent Fellowship – Apply Now!

2022 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism

Deadline: 31-Mar-22 The Asia Society is currently seeking applications for the 2022 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia. The Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism on Asia, also referred to as the “Oz Prize,” honors the late Osborn Elliott, a legendary … [Read more...] about 2022 Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism

Visa Everywhere Initiative 2022 – Apply Now!

Deadline: 20-Mar-22 Applications are now open for the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2022, an open innovation program that helps startups like yours unlock new opportunities—and gives you a global platform to demonstrate your ground-breaking solutions. The program first launched in the U.S. in … [Read more...] about Visa Everywhere Initiative 2022 – Apply Now!

Bilateral Policy Dialogue to Counter Disinformation: U.S.-Japan Think Tank Collaboration

Deadline: 15-Apr-22 U.S. Embassy Tokyo of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to think tank organizations raise awareness of and combat disinformation. Program Objectives The rapid spread of … [Read more...] about Bilateral Policy Dialogue to Counter Disinformation: U.S.-Japan Think Tank Collaboration

NN Future Matters Scholarship Programme

Deadline: 1-Apr-22 So, are you the first within your family to study at a university? Do you need financial support for your studies? Are you from one of the selected countries and planning to do your master’s in the Netherlands? And are you studying in the field of finance, risk management, … [Read more...] about NN Future Matters Scholarship Programme

Nominations Open for 2022 Student Solidarity Award

Deadline: 30-Apr-22 The Veolia Foundation is pleased to launch a call for nominations for the 2022 Student Solidarity Award to encourage students’ projects that serve the public interest. Objectives The Student Solidarity Award rewards innovative approaches that contribute to sustainable … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2022 Student Solidarity Award

UNESCO Clubs 2022 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition

Deadline: 31-Mar-22 USFUCA, UNESCO Center for Peace, World Genesis Foundation, and WhizJuniors invite youth around the world to take part in this year’s Multimedia Competition. Unparalleled connectivity put youth in one of the greatest positions to bring much needed change to the … [Read more...] about UNESCO Clubs 2022 Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition

Female Founder Challenge – Apply Now!

Deadline: 18-Mar-22 Viva Technology is accepting applications for its Female Founder Challenge. They act as a powerful global catalyst for digital transformation and startup growth. Every year, VivaTech brings together in Paris and online the greatest business leaders, startups, investors, … [Read more...] about Female Founder Challenge – Apply Now!

Apply for Science Without Borders Challenge

Deadline: 7-Mar-22 Applications are now open for the Science Without Borders Challenge, an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to … [Read more...] about Apply for Science Without Borders Challenge

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