SDGs Iwasasho Opens Applications for the 8th Round
The Iwasa Educational and Cultural Foundation, with Asahi Shimbun as media partner, has opened applications for the 8th SDGs Iwasasho award. This award aims to support individuals and organizations in Japan making significant contributions to achieving the SDGs across seven sectors, with applications closing on July 7, 2026.
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The Asahi Shimbun Company (CEO: Katsushi Tsunoda) is serving as the media partner for the "SDGs Japan Scholarship Iwasa Award (SDGs Iwasa Award)," and applications for the 8th round are now open.
The SDGs Iwasa Award was established in 2022 by the Iwasa Educational and Cultural Foundation with the desire to support those who are diligently working in various fields towards the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
The award is for organizations and individuals (18 years or older) engaged in activities that contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. Applications will be accepted in all 7 departments: 〈Healthcare〉〈Education〉〈Welfare〉〈Environment〉〈Peace and Human Rights〉〈Arts and Sports〉〈Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Food〉. Please fill out the application form on the special website and attach detailed materials that explain your activities. Activities that contribute to solving and improving social issues in Japan are eligible.
■ SDGs Japan Scholarship Iwasa Award Application Page https://sdgs-iwasazaidan.com/
■ Iwasa Award Overview
【Organizer】 Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Iwasa Educational and Cultural Foundation
【Media Partner】 Asahi Shimbun Company, Limited
【Application Deadline】 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
【Purpose】
The purpose is to provide grants to organizations and individuals who require funding to continue their activities that align with the spirit of the SDGs adopted by the United Nations and contribute to solving and improving social issues in Japan, and to encourage their existence and activities, expand networks, and promote the realization of a sustainable society.
【Applicant Eligibility】
NPOs, corporations, educational institutions, voluntary organizations, and individuals in Japan who are working on activities that contribute to achieving the goals set forth in the SDGs and to solving and improving social issues in Japan in order to realize a "sustainable society."
However, the following conditions must be met.
A. The applicant must be a corporation registered in Japan, or an individual who has been a resident in Japan for 3 years or more (18 years or older at the time of application).
*If the applicant is under 18 years old, please have an adult 18 years or older apply, clearly stating their relationship to the applicant (and inform the applicant that they are applying).
B. The activity must have been conducted within the last year, the base of operations must be in Japan, and the activity must contribute to solving and improving social issues in Japan.
【Prize Money】 ¥1 million to ¥30 million per department (planned)
Awardees will be decided by the Foundation's Board of Directors after selection by experts and specialists (there may be no eligible recipients). The number of awards and prize money to date are as follows:
1st Round (Announced October 2022) = 34 cases ・ Total ¥130 million
2nd Round (Announced March 2023) = 42 cases ・ Total ¥150 million
3rd Round (Announced September 2023) = 30 cases ・ Total ¥121 million
4th Round (Announced March 2024) = 36 cases (including special awards) ・ Total ¥101 million
5th Round (Announced September 2024) = 30 cases ・ Total ¥120 million
6th Round (Announced March 2025) = 27 cases ・ Total ¥70 million
7th Round (Announced March 2026) = 40 cases (including special encouragement awards and encouragement awards) ・ Total ¥139 million
The SDGs Iwasa Award was established in 2022 by the Iwasa Educational and Cultural Foundation with the desire to support those who are diligently working in various fields towards the achievement of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
The award is for organizations and individuals (18 years or older) engaged in activities that contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. Applications will be accepted in all 7 departments: 〈Healthcare〉〈Education〉〈Welfare〉〈Environment〉〈Peace and Human Rights〉〈Arts and Sports〉〈Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Food〉. Please fill out the application form on the special website and attach detailed materials that explain your activities. Activities that contribute to solving and improving social issues in Japan are eligible.
■ SDGs Japan Scholarship Iwasa Award Application Page https://sdgs-iwasazaidan.com/
■ Iwasa Award Overview
【Organizer】 Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Iwasa Educational and Cultural Foundation
【Media Partner】 Asahi Shimbun Company, Limited
【Application Deadline】 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
【Purpose】
The purpose is to provide grants to organizations and individuals who require funding to continue their activities that align with the spirit of the SDGs adopted by the United Nations and contribute to solving and improving social issues in Japan, and to encourage their existence and activities, expand networks, and promote the realization of a sustainable society.
【Applicant Eligibility】
NPOs, corporations, educational institutions, voluntary organizations, and individuals in Japan who are working on activities that contribute to achieving the goals set forth in the SDGs and to solving and improving social issues in Japan in order to realize a "sustainable society."
However, the following conditions must be met.
A. The applicant must be a corporation registered in Japan, or an individual who has been a resident in Japan for 3 years or more (18 years or older at the time of application).
*If the applicant is under 18 years old, please have an adult 18 years or older apply, clearly stating their relationship to the applicant (and inform the applicant that they are applying).
B. The activity must have been conducted within the last year, the base of operations must be in Japan, and the activity must contribute to solving and improving social issues in Japan.
【Prize Money】 ¥1 million to ¥30 million per department (planned)
Awardees will be decided by the Foundation's Board of Directors after selection by experts and specialists (there may be no eligible recipients). The number of awards and prize money to date are as follows:
1st Round (Announced October 2022) = 34 cases ・ Total ¥130 million
2nd Round (Announced March 2023) = 42 cases ・ Total ¥150 million
3rd Round (Announced September 2023) = 30 cases ・ Total ¥121 million
4th Round (Announced March 2024) = 36 cases (including special awards) ・ Total ¥101 million
5th Round (Announced September 2024) = 30 cases ・ Total ¥120 million
6th Round (Announced March 2025) = 27 cases ・ Total ¥70 million
7th Round (Announced March 2026) = 40 cases (including special encouragement awards and encouragement awards) ・ Total ¥139 million