Call for Applications Keidanren Nature Conservation Grant Program 2026, The Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF), established in April 2000 as a public trust authorized by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, plays a vital role in supporting global and domestic conservation efforts. Managed by the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (formerly Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.), the Fund receives generous contributions from Keidanren member corporations and the public. Since its inception, KNCF has provided consistent annual support for environmental and nature conservation projects, with a total funding amount of approximately ¥160 million (JPY) each year. Applications for grants are invited annually through the official KNCF website, where the Grant Review Committee carefully evaluates and selects projects based on rigorous assessment standards to ensure that only impactful and sustainable initiatives receive funding.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the full details and submit their applications before the specified deadline to seize this grant opportunity.
Last Date of Submission: 1st December 2025
Nature and type of supported projects:
(Call for Applications Keidanren Nature Conservation Grant Program 2026)
provides assistance for nature conservation efforts implemented by NGO in developing countries, particularly in the Asia-Oceania region.
provides assistance for nature conservation efforts and sustainable use of nature resources in Japan
Grant Categories:
(Call for Applications Keidanren Nature Conservation Grant Program 2026)
Basic A Grant for small-scale projects of 1 million Yen or less for the first-time applicant to the KNCF Grant Program. While basically a single-year grant, applicants may be consecutively accepted for three years. Note that in order to reduce the burden of the applying organizations, application and reporting documents have been simplified.
Basic B Grant for small-scale projects of 1 million Yen or less for local grass roots organizations conducting activities in countries designated by the UN as Least Developed Countries. While basically a single-year grant, applicants may be consecutively accepted for three years. Note that in order to reduce the burden of the applying organizations, application and reporting documents have been simplified.
Standard Grant: Mid-sized grant that follows the conventional KNCF Grant Program. The upper limit is 10 million Yen. KNCF expects these projects to either be in their initial stages or to offer new approaches to solving problems. Applications may be made each year for a consecutive 3- year period.
Collaboration Grant: Large-size grant with an upper annual limit of 20 million Yen with the requirement that applying projects are collaborative projects involving multiple organizations. KNCF especially wishes to support projects that involve cooperation with governments, local society and businesses and that serve as models for NGOs. The grant is designed for a continuous period of three years.
Eligibility
(Call for Applications Keidanren Nature Conservation Grant Program 2026)
Organizations applying must be legally incorporated or recognized voluntary bodies with at least three years of experience in nature conservation. They must also be able to provide reliable financial statements or audits for the past three years and demonstrate credibility in managing grants responsibly.
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