Grant Practical Seminar for Grant Organization Staff and Grant Project Managers

The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Grant Foundations Center holds seminars aimed at individuals involved in grant projects, with the objective of promoting practical grant-making. This seminar will provide easy-to-understand explanations of grant projects, from basic knowledge to practical points, and how to launch and operate them, delivered by our center's program officers who have extensive practical experience. Following each lecture, there will be time for participants to exchange opinions, and the instructors will answer your daily questions and challenges based on their experience, guiding you to potential solutions. We look forward to the participation of many of you. Schedule Month of Holding ① Private Grant Foundations and Grant Operations ② Grant Project Management ③ Grant Project Follow-up ④ Designing Grant Projects July 2026 July 1 (Wed) July 8 (Wed) July 15 (Wed) July 22 (Wed) September 2026 Sep 2 (Wed) Sep 9 (Wed) Sep 16 (Wed) Sep 30 (Wed) October 2026 Oct 7 (Wed) Oct 14 (Wed) Oct 21 (Wed) Oct 28 (Wed) November 2026 Nov 4 (Wed) Nov 11 (Wed) Nov 18 (Wed) Dec 2 (Wed) January 2027 Jan 13 (Wed) Jan 20 (Wed) Jan 27 (Wed) Feb 3 (Wed) To gain a better understanding of the overall picture of grant foundations and grant projects, we recommend that the same individual attend all four sessions. If you are unable to attend a particular session, you may transfer to a session in a different month. Please contact the secretariat if you wish to do so. Themes and Lecture Contents for Each Session ① Private Grant Foundations and Grant Operations - What is a Grant Foundation? - Definition, types, current status, trends, and case studies - An Overview of Grant Operations - Workflow, stakeholders, and the importance of review - Challenges Faced During Implementation and Frequently Asked Questions & Answers ② Grant Project Management - What is a Grant Project? - Social objectives, information, and stakeholders - The Grant Project Cycle and Management Considerations - Public call for applications, selection committee, follow-up - Reviewing Grant Projects ③ Grant Project Follow-up - Why is Follow-up Necessary? - Specific Methods for Follow-up - How to Utilize Information Gained from Follow-up ④ Designing Grant Projects - Key Points When Formulating Grant Projects - The Process of Creating Grant Projects - Lessons from U.S. Case Studies ▼ A glimpse of the lectures is available here. Lecturer Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Grant Foundations Center Director Watanabe Gen Venue Online via Zoom Target Audience - Individuals responsible for launching, managing, or handling grant projects - Program Officers / Support Staff at Foundations - NPO Executives, Managers, Field Staff, and Intermediary Support Personnel, etc. Participation Fee Grant Foundations Center Member: ¥9,900 / Non-member: ¥15,400 Grant Foundations Center Member: ¥24,200 / Non-member: ¥36,300 (Includes text material fee, tax included) *Payment methods will be communicated via email after your application is received. *Text materials will be mailed in advance. How to Apply From the schedule listed on the following page, click on the seminar name for the desired month, and the application form will appear. Please apply through that form. https://www.jfc.or.jp/event-1/ Other Information and Inquiries - If you do not receive the Zoom URL by the day before the event, please contact the Center. - If you are unavoidably absent on the day of the event, please be sure to contact the Center. - Please feel free to contact the Center if you have any questions. (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) Grant Foundations Center Training Department TEL: 03-3350-1857 MAIL: apply@jfc.or.jp Keywords: