Fukoku Life THE MUTUAL Fund Launches 2026 Grant Application Today, April 27, Providing Total Support of 6 Million Yen
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Company, celebrating its 100th anniversary, established "Fukoku Life THE MUTUAL Fund" in 2023 within the Public Resource Foundation. The fund, providing grants up to 500,000 yen per organization, aims to support NPOs assisting children in difficult circumstances and their families. Applications for 2026 are open from April 27 to June 30.
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## Fukoku Life THE MUTUAL Fund Launches 2026 Grant Application Today, April 27, Providing Total Support of 6 Million Yen
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Company (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takehiko Watabe; hereinafter "Fukoku Life"), in commemoration of its 100th anniversary, established the "Fukoku Life THE MUTUAL Fund" in 2023 within the Public Resource Foundation (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tsuyoshi Kusumi; hereinafter "Public Resource"). This fund aims to support the healthy growth and potential of children by providing grants to NPOs and other non-profit organizations that assist children in difficult circumstances and their families. Applications for grant-receiving organizations are open starting today, April 27.
▼Application Website: https://www.public.or.jp/project/f0175
▼Fund Special Website: https://fukoku.prf.gives/
## The Vision Behind "Fukoku Life THE MUTUAL Fund"
Marking its 100th anniversary, Fukoku Life aims to connect the "bonds between people" and the "spirit of mutual support," which it has cherished as a mutual company, to the next 100 years under the concept of "THE MUTUAL." "THE MUTUAL" represents an evolving form of mutual aid for the next century, based on empathy, connection, and mutual support.
In addition to contributions from Fukoku Life, the fund also accepts donations from individuals and corporations who resonate with its mission, expanding the circle of empathy and continuing the company's long-standing commitment to activities that support children.
## Purpose of This Grant Program
In recent years, issues surrounding children have become diverse and serious, including economic hardship, unstable family environments, severe and intractable diseases in children requiring medical care, abuse, and an increase in young caregivers. This fund aims to support the healthy growth and potential of children by focusing on:
- Children from impoverished families and their families
- Children who have experienced abuse or are in child welfare facilities
- Children requiring medical care, children with severe physical and mental disabilities, children with intractable diseases, and their families
- Young caregivers
Grants will be provided to NPOs and other non-profit organizations that engage in support activities for children in these difficult circumstances and their families.
## Application Overview
Eligible Organizations: NPOs, general incorporated associations, social welfare corporations, public interest corporations, and other non-profit organizations (voluntary organizations also accepted).
Support Content: Grant support with a maximum of 500,000 yen per organization.
Grant Period: September 2026 - August 2027
Number of Supported Organizations: Approximately 12 organizations.
Application Period: Monday, April 27, 2026 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026, until 5:00 PM.
* For details on the application content, please refer to the application website and application guidelines.
▼Application Website: https://www.public.or.jp/project/f0175
## Reference Information
Public Resource Foundation (https://www.public.or.jp/)
Established in 2000 as a non-profit think tank, NPO Public Resource Center, it has promoted management strengthening for NPOs and other non-profit entities, corporate social performance evaluation for SRI (Socially Responsible Investment), CSR promotion support, and donation promotion projects including online giving. In January 2013, based on these achievements and accumulated experience, it was reborn as the "Public Resource Foundation," a specialized organization for promoting donations, connecting the financial power of individuals and corporations to social projects, to fulfill people's aspirations to "help others" through donations. With the mission of "changing society through intentional giving," it provides various donation methods such as theme funds, original funds, and bequests, and is committed to creating mechanisms for giving that enrich lives and pioneer the future.
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Company (https://www.fukoku-life.co.jp/)
Established: November 1923
Founded in 1923 as a mutual company with the principle of "customer-first," we celebrated our 100th anniversary on November 22, 2023. Our management philosophy emphasizes "protecting the interests of our policyholders," "contributing to society," and "realizing self-fulfillment for our employees." Since our founding, we have steadfastly protected the interests of our policyholders and contributed to society, while also providing an environment where every executive and employee can achieve self-fulfillment. In January 2023, we announced our corporate message "Between People." As a mutual company, we play a role in connecting people who help each other. We exist to connect people's thoughts and protect those thoughts, standing "between people."
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Company (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takehiko Watabe; hereinafter "Fukoku Life"), in commemoration of its 100th anniversary, established the "Fukoku Life THE MUTUAL Fund" in 2023 within the Public Resource Foundation (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tsuyoshi Kusumi; hereinafter "Public Resource"). This fund aims to support the healthy growth and potential of children by providing grants to NPOs and other non-profit organizations that assist children in difficult circumstances and their families. Applications for grant-receiving organizations are open starting today, April 27.
▼Application Website: https://www.public.or.jp/project/f0175
▼Fund Special Website: https://fukoku.prf.gives/
## The Vision Behind "Fukoku Life THE MUTUAL Fund"
Marking its 100th anniversary, Fukoku Life aims to connect the "bonds between people" and the "spirit of mutual support," which it has cherished as a mutual company, to the next 100 years under the concept of "THE MUTUAL." "THE MUTUAL" represents an evolving form of mutual aid for the next century, based on empathy, connection, and mutual support.
In addition to contributions from Fukoku Life, the fund also accepts donations from individuals and corporations who resonate with its mission, expanding the circle of empathy and continuing the company's long-standing commitment to activities that support children.
## Purpose of This Grant Program
In recent years, issues surrounding children have become diverse and serious, including economic hardship, unstable family environments, severe and intractable diseases in children requiring medical care, abuse, and an increase in young caregivers. This fund aims to support the healthy growth and potential of children by focusing on:
- Children from impoverished families and their families
- Children who have experienced abuse or are in child welfare facilities
- Children requiring medical care, children with severe physical and mental disabilities, children with intractable diseases, and their families
- Young caregivers
Grants will be provided to NPOs and other non-profit organizations that engage in support activities for children in these difficult circumstances and their families.
## Application Overview
Eligible Organizations: NPOs, general incorporated associations, social welfare corporations, public interest corporations, and other non-profit organizations (voluntary organizations also accepted).
Support Content: Grant support with a maximum of 500,000 yen per organization.
Grant Period: September 2026 - August 2027
Number of Supported Organizations: Approximately 12 organizations.
Application Period: Monday, April 27, 2026 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026, until 5:00 PM.
* For details on the application content, please refer to the application website and application guidelines.
▼Application Website: https://www.public.or.jp/project/f0175
## Reference Information
Public Resource Foundation (https://www.public.or.jp/)
Established in 2000 as a non-profit think tank, NPO Public Resource Center, it has promoted management strengthening for NPOs and other non-profit entities, corporate social performance evaluation for SRI (Socially Responsible Investment), CSR promotion support, and donation promotion projects including online giving. In January 2013, based on these achievements and accumulated experience, it was reborn as the "Public Resource Foundation," a specialized organization for promoting donations, connecting the financial power of individuals and corporations to social projects, to fulfill people's aspirations to "help others" through donations. With the mission of "changing society through intentional giving," it provides various donation methods such as theme funds, original funds, and bequests, and is committed to creating mechanisms for giving that enrich lives and pioneer the future.
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance Company (https://www.fukoku-life.co.jp/)
Established: November 1923
Founded in 1923 as a mutual company with the principle of "customer-first," we celebrated our 100th anniversary on November 22, 2023. Our management philosophy emphasizes "protecting the interests of our policyholders," "contributing to society," and "realizing self-fulfillment for our employees." Since our founding, we have steadfastly protected the interests of our policyholders and contributed to society, while also providing an environment where every executive and employee can achieve self-fulfillment. In January 2023, we announced our corporate message "Between People." As a mutual company, we play a role in connecting people who help each other. We exist to connect people's thoughts and protect those thoughts, standing "between people."