|
New Page 4
Grants of £3,000-£7,000 are available to individuals, societies, associations
or other bodies in the UK or Japan to promote and support interaction between
the two countries.
WHAT KIND OF PROJECT IS ELIGIBLE?
Daiwa Foundation Small Grants can cover all fields of activity, including
educational and grassroots exchanges, research travel, the organisation of
conferences, exhibitions, and other projects and events that fulfil this broad
objective. New initiatives are especially encouraged.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Download the Grant Application
Form through the link at the bottom of this page or apply online:
http://www.dajf.org.uk/page_e.asp?Section=Grants&ID=446 .
2. Read the guidelines carefully.
3. Complete the form on-screen, print it out and sign it.
4. Post your application to the Foundation. Applications from the UK should be
posted to Daiwa Foundation Japan House in London. Applications from Japan should
be posted to the Tokyo Office.
There are two application deadlines each year, 31 March (for a decision by 31
May) and 30 September (for a decision by 30 November). However, the Foundation
encourages applicants to submit their application as early as possible. The
Foundation is also happy to provide advice about possible applications – please
contact grants@dajf.org.uk.
WHAT KIND OF PROJECT IS NOT ELIGIBLE?
Daiwa Foundation Small Grants cannot be used for:
*general appeals
*capital expenditure (eg, building refurbishment, equipment acquisition, etc)
*consumables (eg, stationery, scientific supplies, etc)
*school, college or university fees
*research or study by an individual school/college/university student
*salary costs or professional fees
*commissions for works of art
*retrospective grants
*replacement of statutory funding
*commercial activities
DECISION
All applicants are notified by letter from the Foundation. The decision of the
Trustees is final and the Foundation is unable to discuss unsuccessful
applications.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
A Daiwa Foundation Small Grant is valid for one calendar year from the date of
it being awarded. All recipients must submit a Report to the Foundation within
two months of completing the project. To submit a report, do the following:
1. Click on the link at the bottom of this page and save the Report Form to your
computer.
2. Read the guidelines carefully.
3. Complete the form on-screen, print it out and sign it.
4. Post your Report to the Foundation. Recipients from the UK should post their
Report to Daiwa Foundation Japan House in London. Recipients from Japan should
post their Report to the Tokyo Office.
|
