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Thursday, September 09, 2010  

2010 J-Initiative Request for Proposals

August 19, 2010
(Please print this PDF of the RFP and Appendix of Instructions: 
 2010 J-Initiative Request for Proposals)
 
Introduction
Through a relationship of over 150 years, the United States and Japan have forged deeper ties and achieved greater mutual understanding within many facets of society. Today, there are a multitude of active organizations in the US promoting US-Japan exchange, including for example, Japan American Societies, Japanese gardens, and Japanese-American civic societies. Furthermore, universities and museums in the US conduct various kinds of educational outreach programs on Japan . All of these diverse organizations help to form the invaluable basis for a strong US-Japan global partnership.
 
However, there remain areas in the US where access to Japanese society and culture is still limited. Therefore we should continue efforts to establish new centers and networks in these underserved regions. With advances in technology, including internet and digital media, innovative programs for exchange and outreach have been developed in various fields. We should strive to incorporate these innovations into US-Japan exchange efforts as much as possible. In addition, we should continue to foster the next generation who will bear the responsibility for facilitating US-Japan exchange in the future.
 
Thus, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), New York is commencing with the new “J-Initiative” in order to promote networking, capacity building, and innovative program development for US-Japan exchange and outreach.
 
I. Targeted projects
In order to further strengthen US-Japan exchange and outreach, the “J-Initiative” will support major organizations with the following activities:
 
1. J-Network will support networking projects to establish national and/or regional networks of various organizations in the field of US-Japan exchange and outreach. Projects should include conferences, symposia, research and information sharing through the internet, etc., in order to establish national and/or regional networks.
 
2. J-Center will support efforts to develop national and/or regional programs in US-Japan exchange and outreach. It will also support efforts for the capacity building of national and/or regional centers that are responsible for establishing and expanding networks and programs.
 
3. J-Next Generation will support programs to foster the next generation of leaders for US-Japan exchange and outreach. Target areas include training programs, workshops, conferences and other exchange programs to foster the next generation of leaders both in the US and Japan. Another target area will be educational outreach on Japan , including but not limited to development of curricula or teaching materials, development of Japan-related information resources online, and professional development workshops for educators.
 
II. Priority areas
General
The priority will be projects that aim for sustained impact and/or innovation. Ongoing projects and existing networks will be given low priority.
 
1. Impact 
Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate national and/or regional impact. For projects of regional networking and capacity building, priority will be given to underserved areas including the Midwest , South, and Mountain states.
 
2. Innovation 
Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate the potential to change traditional concepts of exchange and outreach. Projects that utilize new technologies will be highly prioritized.
 
3. Collaboration  
Priority will be given to coordinated projects that develop collaboration across different sectors, including business, government, universities, etc.
 
4. Sustainability
Priority will be given to projects that aim for financial sustainability well after the grant duration. 
 
J-Network
Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate:
1. Clear strategic goals such as information sharing, collaboration, and management support. 
2. Feasible plan for financial sustainability. 
3. Existing network are a lesser priority, unless the projects substantially expand their network or develop new programs.
 
J-Center 
Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate: 
1. Efforts to establish new programs or new centers. 
2. Existing programs and centers are a lesser priority, unless the projects develop new management models for capacity building and sustainability.
 
J-Next Generation 
Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate: 
1. Clear vision and strategic goals to foster the next generation of leaders. Projects that are highly issue-focused, rather than conducted for the sake of good-will or mainly tourist-oriented exchanges, will be prioritized. 
2. National impact for educational outreach projects. For example, projects to develop resources and materials accessible to national or international audiences online will be prioritized.
 
III. Grant Terms
Eligibility
Only nonprofit organizations in the US with 501(c)3 status are eligible.
 
Project Duration
Project duration can be up to three (3) years. Project must start before the end of the 2010 fiscal year (March 31, 2011).
 
Grant Coverage
Grants of up to $100,000 per year will be awarded. The final grant amount will be decided after reviewing each project in terms of scale and necessity. CGP grants can be applied to the following costs directly related to the proposed project:
1.      Personnel and Honoraria 
2.      Travel Costs 
3.      Per Diem 
4.      Conference Costs 
5.      Report and Publication Costs
 
In addition, CGP will support indirect costs totaling no more than ten percent
(10%) of the direct costs requested of CGP.
 
IV. Application Process
1. Concept Papers
CGP requests concept papers of at least 2-3 pages from prospective
applicants prior to the submission of a full proposal to  determine whether
the project falls within program guidelines and priorities. Besides a summary
of the goals and activities of the grant project, concept papers should at a
minimum, specify the total request amount, request amount per year, project
start date, and project duration. All prospective applicants are encouraged to
contact program staff well before the submission of full proposals.
 
Concept papers should be submitted via email to j-initiative@cgp.org or
via mail to:
Attn: J-Initiative Grant Program
Center for Global Partnership (CGP)
152 W. 57th St, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10019
 
2. Deadline for Full Proposals
Full proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, but must be received at least 3
months before the project starts.
 
3. Review Process
Proposals may be reviewed with the assistance of outside specialists.
The identity of those specialists, as well as their evaluation of projects,
shall remain confidential. Applicants will be notified of the results of the
review process approximately three months after the proposal submission.
 
4. Grant Application Instructions
Full Proposals must include the following sections, arranged in this order:
1. CGP grant application cover sheet
2. Narrative description of the project
3. Letters from key collaborating organizations/individuals
4. Detailed project budget
5. Project timetable
6. Curricula vitae for key participants
7. Institutional information (annual report, etc.)
8. Proof of tax-exempt status
 

 
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