Grant Opportunities and Priorities

Please send inquiries regarding funding using the online form below. Please be aware that applications that fall outside of these areas are less likely to receive full consideration. The sub-points below are provided as examples of the kinds of work that we have recently supported within each priority area.

1. Maritime and Ocean Affairs (Worldwide)
   • Development of maritime professionals who can address the complex issues of our oceans
   • International initiatives that balance conservation with the sustainable use of ocean resources
2. Disability (Central and Southeast Asia)
   • Systemic approaches that promote disability-inclusive societies
   • Nurturing of leaders with disabilities
3. Agriculture (Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America)
   • Improvements to the food-security chain, from smallholder farmers to pre-market logistics
   • Education of agricultural extension workers and agricultural researchers
4. Nikkei Communities (Worldwide)
   • Higher education for promising young Nikkei scholars
   • Enhancement of the social standing of Nikkei individuals and institutions
5. Japanese Studies (Worldwide)
   • Lectureship posts and fellowships for people studying Japan and the Japanese language
   • Donation of books on Japan to libraries around the world
6. Peacebuilding (Asia)
   • Development of Asian peace practitioners
   • Direct support for dialogue among actors involved in conflicts
7. Primary Education (Asia)
   • School construction that promotes community development
   • Cooperation with national governments in the development of curricula and teacher training
8. Human Resource Development (Asia)
   • Scholarship and fellowship programs that develop capacity in our priority fields
   • International networking in developing fields or regions