The Center for Global Partnership (CGP) was established within the Japan Foundation in April 1991 with offices in both Tokyo and New York. CGP is dedicated to strengthening the global U.S.-Japan partnership and cultivating the next generation of public intellectuals necessary to sustain this partnership. To carry out its mission, CGP supports an array of institutions and individuals, including nonprofit organizations, universities, policymakers, scholars and educators, through grant programs, fellowships as well as self-initiated projects.

The Grassroots Exchange Discretionary Grant program aims to support nonprofit organizations to create and develop networks between the US and Japan focused on common social issues. Examples of relevant social issues include but are not limited to: aging society, disaster prevention and recovery, and social entrepreneurship.

Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded for projects that commence between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status. Concept papers will be accepted on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified if invited to submit a full proposal 1-2 months after concept paper review.

For more information about the guidelines and application for this grant, as well as our other grant programs (Including Education and Network-Strengthening, and Education grants) please visit our website: https://www.cgp.org/grassroots_exchange_education

Link to complete RFP: https://www.cgp.org/grassroots_exchange_discretionary_grants