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| Tuesday, September 07, 2010 |
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New! 2010 Education Program Grant Guidelines |
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Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded for projects that commence between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified of the decision 1-2 months after formal submission of the proposal. Thus, applications must be submitted AT LEAST 2 months prior to the project's starting date.
Previous CGP grantees are eligible to apply again if the proposed project includes a new target audience and/or contains substantial changes.
Requirements and Priorities
- Applicants must have 501(c)3 status
- The main targets of this grant program are educational outreach projects such as lecture series about Japanese culture and society, teacher workshops on how to teach Japanese culture and society, etc.
- Cultural events such as performances, exhibitions, festivals, movie screenings, readings, and demonstrations of Japanese arts are eligible but must include an educational outreach component (e.g. interactive presentations, lectures, workshops)
Priority will be given to projects that:
- Reach underserved schools and communities with little exposure to Japan, particularly in the
- Reach significant numbers of students, educators, or community members in order to maximize impact
- Involve participation by individuals and organizations new to the field of K-12 education about
- Use local resources, such as museums, higher education institutions, Japan-America Societies, Japanese businesses, and the resident Japanese community of families, students, and professionals
- Demonstrate innovation and potential for replication in other regions
- Ongoing and annual events will receive LESS priority. As well, projects that are limited to the scope of a single school or single day will receive LESS priority.
For examples of past Education grantees and projects, please visit:
Application Process
The proposal should include the following:
- Grant Application Cover Sheet with original signatures
- Narrative: At least 2-4 pages must include project rationale, project timeline and activities, and anticipated impact, including number of people served by the project
- Detailed budget with total project revenue, total project cost, and amount and items requested from CGP
· A MINIMUM of 20% of the total project budget must be secured from non-CGP sources such as the applying institution or other foundations
· Direct costs (reasonable project costs directly related to the proposed project) should be itemized. Examples of direct costs include salary & honoraria, travel expenses, publication costs, conference room rental fees, etc.
· Costs NOT covered include support for capital funds and endowment drives, rent, the procurement of equipment, and indirect costs
- Supplementary materials: CV of project director and key participants, institutional information (annual report, etc.) and proof of 501(c)3 status
Submit all materials to:
Attn: Education Program
Japan
Foundation
152 W. 57th Street, 17th Floor
New York
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Please contact Emily Chung at 212.489.1255 ext 118 or emily_chung@cgp.org for further information.
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