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Application Guidelines for the Use of the Name“The Japan Foundation” as a Supporter

The Japan Foundation grants the use of its name as a supporter (nominal support) tocultural projects that contribute to the promotion of international mutual understanding orexchange.
1. Category of Projects: An eligible project falls into one of the following categories:
a. Invitation or dispatch of people for the purpose of international cultural exchange;b. Support for Japanese studies;c. Promotion of Japanese language
d. Performances, exhibitions, film screenings, lectures, conferences, seminars andcompetitions;e. Production and distribution of documents; and/orf.

Other international cultural exchange projects.

Eligibility of Projects: The project should meet the following requirements:
a. The project should be contributing to international mutual understanding orfriendship and appropriate for the Japan Foundation’s activities;b. The project should be feasibly and appropriately planned;c. The project should be not-for-profit;d. The project should not have any religious or political intentions, ande. The project should not disturb public order.
2. Eligibility of Applicants (Type of Applicant): The applicant should fall into one ofthe following categories:a.

Organizations affiliated with national or regional governments;b.

Foreign diplomatic missions in Japan;c.

Public corporations or charitable corporations;d.

Organizations of impeccable social and financial standings with sufficient ability toimplement projects.

3. Names that may be used as a supporter:a.

The Japan Foundationb.

The Japan Foundation China Centerc.

The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnershipd.

The Japan Foundation Asia Centere.

The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawaf.

The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansaig.

The Japan Foundation Kyoto Officeh.

The Japan Foundation Overseas officesi.

The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (New York)* In principle, the applications for the use of the names described in 3 a. through g. will be
accepted only if they are submitted by organizations in Japan.
4. Types of Support:a.

Supportb.

Cooperationc.

Others

5. Responsibilities of Approved Applicant:After obtaining approval from the Japan Foundation to use its name as a supporter, theapplicant is responsible for:a.

Presenting the approved name properly in advertisements.

b.

Submitting a concise report to the Japan Foundation soon after the completion ofthe project.

c.

Informing the Japan Foundation of any major changes made to the project
proposal or cancellation of the project in a timely manner.

6. Application Procedures:a.

Applicants should fill in “Application Form for the Use of the Name The JapanFoundation as a Supporter” and submit the form with attached documents to thesection of the Japan Foundation that is in charge of similar projects.

b.

Applications should be submitted at least four weeks prior to commencement of theproject.

c.

Depending on the project proposal, the Japan Foundation may request theapplicant to submit additional materials.

d.

The designated section of the Japan Foundation notifies the applicant whether or
not the use of the Japan Foundation name as a supporter is approved. Data of thelogo and other materials will be sent to the approved applicants.