Yes, they can, but only in addition to two or more target countries.

Yes. You can include multiple districts within the same country as long as the project includes more than two target countries/regions specified in the program guidelines.
Example: Japan (Tokyo, Osaka) and Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai)

No, there is no set format. Program participants are expected to plan and carry out projects so as to optimize impact. This includes the creation and dissemination of tangible output. A variety of methods can be used to achieve this, including making policy proposals to government officials or other policy makers, staging photography exhibits or movie viewings in local communities, or disseminating information via social media.

It is possible to extend the project period if necessary. If you plan a new project as the next step, please apply for the grant in the following year.
Please note that the program is reviewed and revised every year and is subject to change.

The budget for the grant period is only the upper limit, so you can apply for a 2-year category with a budget of 5 million yen or less.

Anybody involved in the project, including the project's representative, is eligible as long as the expenditure is directly related to the funded project. However, organizational overhead and general administrative expenses, i.e., indirect expenses, are not eligible.

Yes. You can use your own funds and/or external funds. In view of the development and sustainability of the project, we recommend that you secure not only the fund from the Toyota Foundation but also your own funds as well as other relevant institutions.
For external funds, please specify in your proposal “11. Other funding sources".

Projects whose main purpose is to carry out existing international conferences, networks, etc. are not the subject to this grant. It is acceptable to utilize existing opportunities, but please clearly describe in your proposal what you are trying to newly learn from each other and what you are trying to accomplish specifically in this project.

The project team must include members based in multiple countries/regions. At the same time, it is required to form a diverse team comprising experts from different fields and backgrounds and return the results to society through a variety of means.
Only if the members result in belonging to a single organization the answer is yes.

It means that the representative has a postal address, office, or affiliation in Japan and can be contacted by the Foundation without delay.

Yes, but please note that the grant is directed to individuals, not groups/organizations. The nationality and affiliation of the applicant such as voluntary groups, NGOs, universities, and private companies, do not matter. The same applies to project members as well.

Yes, but please note the grant is directed to individuals, not groups/ organizations. If a person is considering multiple projects, it is recommended to have prior consultation before applying.

Yes, you can continue to use the framework created during the grant period to disseminate information even after the grant period ends. However, the grant only covers the expenses paid during the grant period. We recognize that the duration of your whole project and that of the grant period is not necessarily equal.

Yes, please provide information in advance when conducting events. When possible, a Program Officer will participate and observe the grant activities.

Yes. However, it is not necessarily regarded as positive in the selection, considering the capacity in implementation. Prior consultation is advised.

It depends on the content of the project which program is suitable to apply, so please consult. These two programs have different aims and requirements from each other. For example, the International Grant Program requires the direct exchange and mutual learning, while the special subject program “Migrants and Japanese society” aims at building supportive mechanisms and environments.