2024 International Grant Program

Program Title

Cultivating Empathy Through Learning from Neighbors: Practitioners’ Exchange on Common Issues in Asia

Now Accepting Applications!

Objectives

This grant program enhances mutual understanding and knowledge-sharing across East, Southeast, and South Asia. It connects individuals actively addressing common challenges to encourage direct interactions. The aim is to gain fresh insights, survey various situations, and empower future generations by fostering cooperative, innovative alliances.

Grant Framework

Target Countries

• East Asia: Japan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Mongolia
• Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
• South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Project Requirements

Projects must be transnational, cross-sectoral, and focus on mutual learning and foresight. They should identify and analyze regional issues, develop solutions, and produce shareable outcomes.

Duration and Funding

• One-Year Project: Up to JPY 5,000,000
• Two-Year Project: Up to JPY 10,000,000
• Total Grants Available: 70 million yen

Eligible Applicants

Teams based in the target countries, including practitioners, researchers, creators, policymakers, and media representatives.

Application Period

April 1 to June 1, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard Time. Applications must be submitted online.

Selection Process

The Toyota Foundation Board of Directors will select the grant recipients in late September 2024, based on recommendations from an expert committee.

Application Details

Proposal Submission

Review the Grant Overview, Proposal Guidelines, and other reference materials. Download and submit your proposal and application form online between April 1 and June 1, 2024.

Briefing Sessions

• April 16, 2024: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (JST)
• April 25, 2024: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (JST)

Attendance at briefing sessions is optional and will be conducted in Japanese.

Consultations

Applicants can consult with program officers via email until May 20, 2024. Send a two-page summary of your project proposal for preliminary feedback.