The Toyota Foundation announces a grants programme offering both small-scale and regular project grants.  The themes include culture, relationships with nature and social systems – grant applications in areas of cultural networks, art and environment and other similar projects linking organisations in Asia could be eligible – check the details!

This program is devoted the theme "Toward Community Formation Based on Mutual Reliance and Collaboration" and is implemented as described below.

Main program

The Asian Neighbors Program, embracing the perspectives of relationships with nature and relationships with people, solicits proposals for practical projects aimed at resolving challenges that face communities in Asia. Three project areas have been established: (1) relationships with nature, (2) culture, and (3) social systems.

Program Objectives

Embracing the perspectives of relationships with nature and relationships with people, this program solicits proposals for practical projects aimed at resolving challenges that face communities in Asia. Three project areas have been established: (1) relationships with nature, (2) culture, and (3) social systems. The program supports efforts to establish networks among neighbors and facilitate the creation of communities, as well as efforts to eliminate obstacles to these activities, and other types of practical projects that incorporate new viewpoints, energy, and insights while maintaining respect for the wisdom embodied in traditional culture and lifestyles.

Framework:

Small-scale grants: Up to ¥2 million per project

Regular grants: ¥2 million to ¥8 million per project

Period: 2 years beginning November 1, 2010

Deadline: for applications submitted by internet (May 7) and for applications submitted by post (May 12)