Grant Application Open for the 4th "Shinji Usui Future Fund ~ Support for Children's Community Spaces ~" (May 13, 2026 - June 29, 2026)
The Japan Philanthropic Association has announced the opening of applications for the 4th "Shinji Usui Future Fund," aimed at supporting children and youth who lack community spaces. The target area has expanded to 6 cities and 1 town within Kanagawa Prefecture, offering grants of up to 2 million yen per project for initiatives running from October 2026 to September 2027.
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On May 13, 2026, the Japan Philanthropic Association (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kazuhisa Kishimoto) announced the opening of applications for the 4th "Shinji Usui Future Fund ~ Support for Children's Community Spaces ~" grant program. While previous calls for applications (up to the 3rd round) targeted projects in two cities, Yokosuka City and Fujisawa City in Kanagawa Prefecture, the scope has now been expanded to include 6 cities and 1 town.
**Purpose of the "Shinji Usui Future Fund ~ Support for Children's Community Spaces ~"**
Many children and young people feel they have nowhere to go, whether they cannot attend school, cannot stay at home, or are isolated in their local communities. They face various circumstances, such as financial hardship, bullying, abuse, or caring for family members, and struggle with worries and difficulties without anyone to consult.
The "Shinji Usui Future Fund ~ Support for Children's Community Spaces ~" provides grants for projects that offer community spaces to children in the designated Shonan-Miura area of Kanagawa Prefecture, which includes 6 cities and 1 town. By providing places where children can spend time safely and like themselves, and by offering support and consultation, we hope to alleviate the worries and difficulties faced by children who feel they have nowhere to go.
Please download the application guidelines and form from the link below:
https://np-foundation.or.jp/information/000378.html
**■ Grant Eligibility**
Projects implemented within the designated areas that provide community spaces for children in difficult situations and connect them to necessary support.
**[Designated Areas]** Yokosuka City, Miura City, Hayama Town, Zushi City, Kamakura City, Fujisawa City, Chigasaki City
*This call for applications targets projects that involve providing a physical location. Interaction and consultation support primarily conducted online, by phone, or through visits are not eligible.
*For this call, "children" refers to individuals of elementary, junior high, and high school age, but also includes young people aged 18 and over, and guardians living with children.
Reference (previously adopted projects) https://np-foundation.or.jp/information/000314.html
**■ Grant Amount**
Total grant amount: 9 million yen (planned)
Grant amount per project: Up to 2 million yen
Number of adopted projects: Approximately 5-8 projects
Grant period: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027
**Schedule and Application Method**
**■ Application Schedule**
Application open: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
Application deadline: June 29, 2026 (Monday) 17:00
Notification of results: Mid-September 2026 (planned)
**■ How to Apply**
- Please read the fund's application guidelines carefully and prepare the necessary documents.
- Documents and organizational information must be submitted through the electronic grant application system "Graain."
- Submissions by mail or email attachment are not accepted. Please ensure you apply through "Graain."
**Inquiries**
Please send inquiries to the general email address of our foundation, addressed to the secretariat.
General email address: info(atmark)np-foundation.or.jp (Please change (atmark) to @)
**Japan Philanthropic Association**
The Japan Philanthropic Association, established in 2020, aims to provide funds for social contribution projects. It raises donations, manages them as funds, and conducts grant programs, scholarship programs, and commendation projects. By nurturing each donor's "thoughts" into "meaningful donations" and aiming to create a richer society as an investment for the future, the foundation strives to make a positive impact.
Foundation website: https://np-foundation.or.jp/
Keywords:
**Purpose of the "Shinji Usui Future Fund ~ Support for Children's Community Spaces ~"**
Many children and young people feel they have nowhere to go, whether they cannot attend school, cannot stay at home, or are isolated in their local communities. They face various circumstances, such as financial hardship, bullying, abuse, or caring for family members, and struggle with worries and difficulties without anyone to consult.
The "Shinji Usui Future Fund ~ Support for Children's Community Spaces ~" provides grants for projects that offer community spaces to children in the designated Shonan-Miura area of Kanagawa Prefecture, which includes 6 cities and 1 town. By providing places where children can spend time safely and like themselves, and by offering support and consultation, we hope to alleviate the worries and difficulties faced by children who feel they have nowhere to go.
Please download the application guidelines and form from the link below:
https://np-foundation.or.jp/information/000378.html
**■ Grant Eligibility**
Projects implemented within the designated areas that provide community spaces for children in difficult situations and connect them to necessary support.
**[Designated Areas]** Yokosuka City, Miura City, Hayama Town, Zushi City, Kamakura City, Fujisawa City, Chigasaki City
*This call for applications targets projects that involve providing a physical location. Interaction and consultation support primarily conducted online, by phone, or through visits are not eligible.
*For this call, "children" refers to individuals of elementary, junior high, and high school age, but also includes young people aged 18 and over, and guardians living with children.
Reference (previously adopted projects) https://np-foundation.or.jp/information/000314.html
**■ Grant Amount**
Total grant amount: 9 million yen (planned)
Grant amount per project: Up to 2 million yen
Number of adopted projects: Approximately 5-8 projects
Grant period: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027
**Schedule and Application Method**
**■ Application Schedule**
Application open: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
Application deadline: June 29, 2026 (Monday) 17:00
Notification of results: Mid-September 2026 (planned)
**■ How to Apply**
- Please read the fund's application guidelines carefully and prepare the necessary documents.
- Documents and organizational information must be submitted through the electronic grant application system "Graain."
- Submissions by mail or email attachment are not accepted. Please ensure you apply through "Graain."
**Inquiries**
Please send inquiries to the general email address of our foundation, addressed to the secretariat.
General email address: info(atmark)np-foundation.or.jp (Please change (atmark) to @)
**Japan Philanthropic Association**
The Japan Philanthropic Association, established in 2020, aims to provide funds for social contribution projects. It raises donations, manages them as funds, and conducts grant programs, scholarship programs, and commendation projects. By nurturing each donor's "thoughts" into "meaningful donations" and aiming to create a richer society as an investment for the future, the foundation strives to make a positive impact.
Foundation website: https://np-foundation.or.jp/
Keywords: