The Nippon Foundation is an independent, non-profit, grant-making
organization founded in 1962. It was established by legislation for the
purpose of carrying out philanthropic activities using revenue from
motorboat racing.
The Foundation is providing aid to projects that fall under one of the following four major categories: 1) public welfare in Japan; 2) voluntary programs in Japan; 3) maritime and ship-related projects; and 4) overseas cooperative assistance.
The Foundation is providing aid to projects that fall under one of the following four major categories: 1) public welfare in Japan; 2) voluntary programs in Japan; 3) maritime and ship-related projects; and 4) overseas cooperative assistance.
The Nippon Foundation's overseas grants must be non-profit organizations
based outside of Japan. They can be local, regional or international
NGOs/NPOs, and include educational and research institutions. The
Foundation does not accept applications from, nor provide grants to,
private individuals or for-profit organizations.
Funding Areas
- Improvement of Basic Human Needs
- Human Resources Development
- Promotion of International Collaborative Undertakings
Due weight will be given to proposals which contain at least one of the following:
- Pragmatic and realistic approaches to issues and problems
- Potential for future development and self-sustainability
- Far-reaching social and regional impact
- Pioneering significance; creating new visions and acting as catalyst for positive changes and social transformations
- A diversity of race, gender, ethnicity, social class, cultures and societies
