Sasakawa Peace Foundation

SPF implemented a total of 64 projects in fiscal year 2011, valued at ¥1,324.65 million. Total expenditures, excluding that of internal operations (project operations, program development and research, and public relations) amounted to ¥675.06 million for 53 projects.

Projects must promote international understanding, exchange, and cooperation, and must accord with program policy of SPF and program guidelines of SPF special funds.

Regular Projects

1.Efforts to Ensure Peace and Security in the International Community

• Peace Building and Security Issues
• Non-Traditional Security Issues

2.Addressing Positive and Negative Aspects of Globalization

• Market and Disparities Issues
• Issues Involving Demographic Changes and Population Movement
• Interface Issues between Science and Technology and Society

3.Promotion of Mutual Understanding between Priority Regions and Japan

• Exchange Program between Japan and the United States

The Sasakawa Pacific Island Nations Fund

1.Cooperation for peace and solidarity between maritime states.

• Maritime management in the Micronesian region
• Communication and exchange for maritime safety

2.Communication with development towards self-supporting island nations

• Education
• Health care
• Information sharing

The Sasakawa Pan Asia Fund

1.Promotion of further mutual understanding
2.Commitment to sustainable development
3.Contribution to regional stability 

The Sasakawa Middle East Islam Fund

1.Disseminating information from Japan
2.People exchange
3.Analysis of the Political Situation in the Middle East 

The Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Fund

1.Personnel exchange and dialogue
2.Information sharing and groundwork activities for mutual understanding
3.Cooperation for social and economic development

Eligibility
Nonprofit organizations and Voluntary organizations are eligible to apply for grants. Businesses and individuals are ineligible. Applications are accepted regardless of nationality.

Moreinfo: www.spf.org/e/grants