Discretionary Grants

Program Detail

The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) is dedicated to strengthening the global U.S.-Japan partnership and cultivating the next generation of public intellectuals necessary to sustain this partnership.

And as globalization proceeds at an unprecedented rate, to develop comprehensive solutions to resolve complex contemporary issues, it is increasingly necessary not only to incorporate a broader spectrum of scholarship, expertise, and societal actors into the dialogue but also necessary to carry out sustained exchange and dialogue amongst these diverse individuals.

Bearing this in mind, the CGP Discretionary Grant Program supports U.S.-Japan collaborative projects conducted by universities, think-tanks, and other non-profit organizations which incorporate one or both of the following formats:

• fostering dialogue among diverse stakeholders to formulate solutions for a more peaceful, stable, and equitable global order;
• promoting partnerships amongst a broad variety of societal actors, both domestic and international, with the aim to overcome the challenges of globalization for communities world wide

Eligibility

Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded for projects that commence between April 1, 2012 and March 31, 2013. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified of the decision 1-2 months after formal submission of the proposal.

• Concept papers of 2-4 pages stating project rationale, participants, events, and estimated budget should be submitted via e-mail. If invited, CGP will provide an application cover sheet and a budget template 
• Application must be submitted  AT LEAST 3 months prior to the project's starting date 
• Applicants must have 501(c)3 status
• A MINIMUM of 20% of the total project budget must be secured from non-CGP sources

Application Process

• Grant Application Cover Sheet with original signatures - please contact CGP for this document
• Narrative: At least 2-4 pages. Must include project rationale, project time line and activities, and anticipated impact
• CV of project director and key participants
• Detailed budget with total project cost as well as the line items and amount requested from CGP - please contact CGP for this template
  • A MINIMUM of 20% of the total project budget must be secured from non-CGP sources such as the applying institution or other institutions
  • Direct costs (reasonable project costs directly related to the proposed project) should be itemized. Examples of direct costs include salary & honoraria, travel, per diem, conference room rental fees, report and publication costs  

• Proof of 501(c)3 status
• Institutional information (annual report, etc.)

 

Submit all materials to:       

Attn: Intellectual Exchange Program
Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership  
152 West 57th Street, 17th Floor
New York , NY 10019      

Grantees

2011 Grantees
2010 Grantees
2009 Grantees