Hokuriku Mirai Foundation Opens Applications for 'Notono Tane.' Grant Program to Foster Youth in Noto

The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Hokuriku Mirai Foundation (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Mikiko Nagai) has announced the opening of applications for the 'Notono Tane. ~Towards a future starting from 'let's try it'~' grant program, targeting high school students in Oku-Noto. This initiative is made possible by a donation from Suntory Holdings Limited.

Background of the Grant Entering the third year since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the active participation of the 'generation responsible for the future' is vital for the ongoing recovery process. This program, inspired by Suntory Holdings Limited's commitment to 'provide support tailored to the youth generation who will bear the future of reconstruction,' aims to empower high school students affected by the disaster. It supports their challenges, curiosities, and desires to revitalize their community, thereby fostering the younger generation's involvement in post-disaster community development. The goal is to create a grant program where local adults, acting as youth supporters, accompany and nurture these 'seeds of Noto' within the community.

'Notono Tane.' Grant Program Overview

Target Audience - High school students residing in Noto (Wajima City, Suzu City, Noto Town, Anamizu Town, Nanao City, Shika Town, Nakanoto Town, Hakui City, Houdatsushimizu Town). School enrollment is not a prerequisite, nor is current enrollment a condition for application. - Young individuals with ties to Noto who are currently living outside the area due to secondary evacuation or similar circumstances.

Target Projects - Community Revitalization Category - Solving Someone's Problems Category - Challenge Towards Dreams Category

Grant Amount Up to 300,000 JPY

Application Period April 30, 2026 - June 10, 2026

Accompaniment Support Youth supporters will provide assistance from initial consultations to help applicants articulate their 'seeds' (ideas).

Comment from Representative Director Mikiko Nagai 'Until now, adults have primarily led the resolution of regional issues, but it is the young people of today who will live the longest in Noto's future. Through this grant, I hope that high school students will experience 'the joy of giving shape to what they want to try and the satisfaction of making someone smile with their actions.''

Organization Overview Name: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Hokuriku Mirai Foundation (Representative Director: Mikiko Nagai) Establishment Date: April 3, 2023 / Public Certification Date: December 1, 2023 Location: 15-28 Kenroku Motomachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0031 Business Activities: Public solicitation and provision of grants to individuals, supporting organizations, and businesses engaged in solving regional issues, as well as developing mechanisms to activate pro bono and volunteer activities. Official Website: https://hokuriku-mf.jp/