Daiwa Foundation Awards (UK-Japan)

Deadline Date

September 30, 2024

Donor Name

Daiwa Anglo Japanese Foundation

Grant Size

$10,000 to $100,000

Daiwa Foundation Awards (UK-Japan)

The Daiwa Anglo Japanese Foundation is accepting applications for the Daiwa Foundation Awards, which support collaborative projects between British and Japanese partners. The awards aim to facilitate partnerships and institutional relationships in various fields.

Funding Information

• Awards of £9,000-£18,000 are available.
• The average award amount is around £9,000.
• Funding is intended as a contribution to the project budget and does not typically cover the entire budget.

Eligible Projects

• Projects in academic, professional, arts, cultural, scientific, and educational fields.
• Encourages development and sustainability of UK-Japan partnerships involving museums, art galleries, theatres, performing arts groups, schools, universities, and grassroots organizations.
• Significant collaboration between British and Japanese partners is required.
• New initiatives are especially encouraged.

Ineligible Projects

• Projects not involving both British and Japanese partners.
• General appeals.
• Capital expenditure (e.g., building refurbishment, equipment acquisition).
• School, college, or university fees.
• Research or study by individual students.
• Salary costs or professional fees.
• Commissions for works of art.
• Retrospective grants.
• Replacement of statutory funding.
• Commercial activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to UK and Japan based applicants.
• Eligibility questions must be answered to ensure the application meets the guidelines.
• UK-based applicants can apply online, while applications from Japan should be posted to the Tokyo Office.

For more information, visit Daiwa Anglo Japanese Foundation.