[Intl] Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership: Education and Exchange Projects

[Jenna Graff <graff@uwosh.edu>]

Dear INTL Listserv Members:

If you are interested in one of the following, please contact the Japan
Foundation directly for details.

> Japan
> Foundation Center for Global Partnership Invites Concept Papers for
> Education and Exchange Projects
>
> Deadline: July 1, 2005
>
> The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (
> http://www.cgp.org/
> ) seeks to promote exchange and collaboration between Japan and the
> United States with the goal of fulfilling shared global responsibilities
> and contributing to improvements in the world's welfare.
>
> The foundation is currently accepting concept papers for the following
> grant programs:
>
> The CGP Intellectual Exchange Program welcomes proposals from
> nonprofit organizations for projects that address contemporary social
> issues of common concern to both the United States and Japan.
> Intellectual Exchange projects are intended to form new networks among
> individuals and institutions in the U.S.and Japan by incorporating in-
> depth policy study with public events and workshops. Most proposals fall
> into the following thematic categories: international economic relations,
> international security, sustainable development, and healthcare and
> aging. Projects involving multinational participation will be considered
> as long as U.S. and Japanese collaboration plays a central role. CGP will
> accept three- to five-page concept papers through May 2005. Invited
> applicants must submit full proposals no later than July 1,
> 2005.
>
> The CGP Grassroots Exchange Program welcomes proposals from
> nonprofit organizations for projects that address contemporary social
> issues of common concern to both the U.S. and Japan. Grassroots Exchange
> projects explore issues such as public health, labor practices, minority
> rights, social services, and volunteerism through networking, exchange of
> expertise, and collaborative action among practitioners and researchers
> in the U.S. and Japan. Please note that art exchanges, goodwill
> exchanges, and tourist-oriented programs will not be considered. CGP will
> accept two- to three-page concept papers through April 2005. Invited
> applicants must submit full proposals no later than July 1,
> 2005.
>
> The CGP Education Program welcomes proposals from non-profit
> organizations for education projects that foster understanding and
> awareness of Japan at the pre-collegiate level in the U.S. Education
> projects may meet a variety of objectives, such as increasing the
> availability of resources for teachers, developing new curricula, en-
> hancing knowledge among teachers and students, linking classrooms in the
> U.S. and Japan, and bringing together U.S. and Japanese students and
> teachers. By targeting the student and teacher community, CGP hopes to
> provide a foundation for deeper mutual understanding, to build a stronger
> U.S.-Japan relationship, and to nurture a global outlook and active
> interest in world affairs. Please note that art exchanges, goodwill
> exchanges, and tourist- oriented programs will not be considered. CGP
> will accept two- to three-page concept papers through April
> 2005.
>
> Invited applicants must submit full proposals no later than July 1,
> 2005.
>
> For more information, including grant listings, application materials,
> and guidelines, visit the CGP web site.
>
> RFP Link:
> http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1421/japan

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