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Tuesday, February 09, 2010  

Priorities and Eligibility

 
INTELLECTUAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
CGP's Intellectual Exchange Program supports US-Japan collaborative projects from universities and research institutions that encourage policy-oriented research and dialogue on global issues of common concern. Particular consideration is given to projects that bring together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from the US and Japan, in addition to their counterparts from other countries. Through these activities, CGP support aims to create new networks and provide opportunities for advancing research and candid discussion that lead to a more informed society.
 
The Program seeks projects focusing on contemporary social issues, including international economic relations, international security, sustainable development, civil society, and health care and aging.
 
A list of projects that have recently secured CGP funding can be found at the Grant Listings section of our website.
 
Projects are required to have the following elements:
  • Japan-based collaborative partner
  • Current topics that are policy-relevant to the United States and Japan
  • Clear and concrete methodologies that articulate the ideas, participants and goals of the project
  • Ideas or participants that comprise a breadth of viewpoints
  • A minimum of one event, such as a symposium, conference or workshop
  • Dissemination plans, such as a publication or academic paper
 
Priority is given to projects with:
  • Results that are shared and widely disseminated, and that contribute effectively to the existing body of knowledge and/or shape policy
  • Long-term commitment to the issues
  • Innovative concepts or approaches to engaging the project topic
  • Participants that reflect diversity in ethnicity, gender, and geography
 
Projects centered on annual or ongoing events are given low priority.
 
Please see the eligibility page for a list of the types of programs that CGP will not consider.
 
CGP encourages prospective applicants to contact us early in the process and send in concept papers of 2-3 pages prior to the submission of a formal application. We are always interested in meeting prospective grantees to discuss these ideas and provide feedback. Finally, proposals should be as specific and detailed as possible, including budgetary information.

 
GRASSROOTS EXCHANGE PROGRAM
CGP supports the exploration of common social issues through exchange of expertise and collaborative action among practitioners, researchers, and committed members of the general public in the United States and Japan.
Through the US-Japan grassroots exchange projects, CGP envisions project participants to bring about positive changes in the activities of their organizations and beyond, to further develop and strengthen their networks, and to enhance understanding between citizens of both countries.
 
Projects are required to have following elements
  • Japan-based collaborative partner　
  • Concrete outcomes that benefit the citizens of both the US and Japan;
  • A minimum of one event, such as a symposium, conference or workshop
 
Priority is given to projects with:
  • Innovative concepts or approaches
  • Clear and concrete methodologies that articulate the ideas, participants and goals　
  • Strong and balanced US-Japan collaboration
  • Long-term perspectives
  • High potential for impact　
  • Results that are shared and widely disseminated
  • Diversity in expertise and viewpoints
 
Projects centered on annual or ongoing events are given low priority.
 
Please see the eligibility page for a list of the types of programs that CGP will not consider.
 
CGP encourages prospective applicants to contact us early in the process and send in concept papers of 2-3 pages prior to the submission of a formal application. We are always interested in meeting prospective grantees to discuss these ideas and provide feedback. Finally, proposals should be as specific and detailed as possible, including budgetary information.
 
 
EDUCATION PROGRAM 
CGP supports activities that foster understanding and awareness of Japan in the United States and of the United States in Japan at the K-12 level. By targeting the student and teacher community, CGP hopes to provide a foundation for deeper mutual understanding, to build a stronger US-Japan relationship, and to nurture a global outlook and active interest in world affairs.
 
Education projects may pursue various objectives, such as developing teaching materials, enhancing teachers’ content knowledge about Japan, and creating innovative learning opportunities for students.
 
Projects are required to have following elements
  • Specialists from pertinent fields for consultation and collaboration
  • A minimum of one event, such as a symposium, conference or workshop
 
Priority is given to projects with
  • Clear and concrete methodologies that articulate the ideas, participants and goals
  • Broad audiences representing a variety of schools and/or institutions
  • Consideration of contemporary issues to both US and Japan;
  • A focus on US regions and student population that lack exposure to Japan
  • Innovative concepts or approaches
 
Projects centered on annual or ongoing events are given low priority.
 
Please see the eligibility page for a list of the types of programs that CGP will not consider.
 
CGP encourages prospective applicants to contact us early in the process and send in concept papers of 2-3 pages prior to the submission of a formal application. We are always interested in meeting prospective grantees to discuss these ideas and provide feedback. Finally, proposals should be as specific and detailed as possible, including budgetary information.
 
ELIGIBILITY
Proposals are accepted from nonprofit organizations (NPOs) in either the United States or Japan. US organizations must have 501(c)(3) status.
 
CGP supports projects that are run collaboratively between the United States and Japan. (Applications for Education Program are exempt from this requirement in certain cases.) However, only one of the collaborating parties should serve as the applicant.
 
Multinational exchange projects will be considered as long as United States and Japanese participants play a central role.
 
CGP will not consider proposals for the following:
  • Commercial activities
  • Political activities or election campaigns, religious activities
  • Activities in support of specific doctrines or claims
  • Medical, technical, or scientific projects that do not focus on policy issues
  • Development of university courses, creation of university chairs
  • Organization of or participation in sporting events
  • Creation or support of scholarships or fellowships,
  • Language education programs
  • Social welfare or international development direct service projects
  • Arts exchanges (relevant grant program information is available at the Japan Foundation New York Office website (www.jfny.org))
  • Goodwill exchanges
  • Tourist-oriented programs
 
CGP will not consider resubmissions of projects previously reviewed, unless explicitly requested.
 
CGP normally considers projects with grant durations of one year but will consider multi-year projects if the length is justified by the content of the work proposed. However, CGP cannot support projects with grant durations over three years. Projects centered on annual or ongoing events are given low priority.
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