[Call for Applications] Support for "New Systems of Self-Governance" to Forge Noto's Future! Hokuriku Mirai Foundation Begins Accepting Applications for the 8th Round of Grants from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund on July 1st

The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Hokuriku Mirai Foundation (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Mikiko Nagai), a community foundation serving the Ishikawa Prefecture region, will begin accepting applications for the 8th round of grants from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund, titled "Future Community Development Support Program," starting July 1, 2026. This initiative aims to support reconstruction and community development in the disaster-stricken areas of the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake and to foster self-initiated solutions to local issues by residents.

This grant program will provide multi-year grants for two years to support sustainable activities in communities, with a maximum of 3 million yen per organization. It will cover not only project expenses but also costs for "organizational capacity building," such as improving IT environments and human resource development.

Background and Purpose of the Grant

Two years have passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and the affected regions continue to face diverse challenges, including population decline, deteriorating infrastructure, and a shortage of businesses. Despite these circumstances, individuals who are determined to continue living in their local communities, and those who have relocated after experiencing the area through volunteer work, are beginning to act as new community leaders.

In our foundation's view, "self-governance" means not waiting for someone else to act, but "setting the community's issues ourselves and solving them with our own hands, in our own way." To support organizations that have voluntarily formed for reconstruction and community development, transcending traditional local community organizations and geographical boundaries, this grant offers continuous support for two years. Furthermore, to enable organizations to continue stable operations after the grant period, we allow the inclusion of "organizational capacity building costs (up to 20% of the grant amount)" for strengthening public relations, fundraising, and governance. We fully support regional initiatives from both financial and organizational perspectives.

Program Overview

Program Name: Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund 8th Grant "Future Community Development Support Program"

Application Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - August 31, 2026 (Mon) until 23:59

Grant Period: January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2028 (2 years)

Grant Amount: Up to 3 million yen per organization for two years (Total grant amount 18 million yen, approximately 6 organizations to be selected)

Allocation for Capacity Building Costs: Up to 20% of the grant application amount (up to 600,000 yen) can be allocated to organizational capacity building costs (IT environment enhancement, public relations, human resource development, expert consultant fees, etc.)

Eligible Organizations: Private non-profit organizations (regardless of legal status) headquartered in Ishikawa Prefecture and engaged in public interest or social activities.

Eligible Projects: Projects promoting reconstruction and community development after the earthquake, fostering and empowering minority groups, projects maintaining connections with residents and former residents, community development coordination projects with other organizations and government bodies, etc.

Events to Support Applications

Online Application Information Session

Date & Time: July 3, 2026 (Fri) 12:00 - 13:00

Content: Explanation of the program's purpose and a lecture on how to write application forms (optional participation, archive video to be released later)

Organizational Issue Identification Workshop (Limited to 5 organizations per session, advance registration required)

Date & Time: 1st Session July 16 (Thu), 2nd Session July 30 (Thu), 3rd Session August 6 (Thu) - Each session from 12:00 to 13:00 (*Same content for each session)

Content: Provides a platform for participants to identify their organization's challenges through discussions with pro bono workers active in the corporate world, and to practice interviews for grant selection.

How to Apply

Please prepare the designated application form (Excel) and required documents, and submit them via the dedicated online application form described in the application guidelines.

Details of the Call for Applications: https://hokuriku-mf.jp/news/r6noto_josei08/

Organization Overview

Name: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Hokuriku Mirai Foundation (Representative Director: Mikiko Nagai)

Date of Establishment: April 3, 2023 / Date of Public Interest Certification: December 1, 2023

Location: 15-28 Kenroku Motomachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920-0031

Business Activities: Public solicitation and provision of grants to individuals and support organizations/entities working to solve community issues, creation of systems to revitalize pro bono and volunteer activities, etc.

Official Website: https://hokuriku-mf.jp/