Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF) Grant Program

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from keidanren.net · 3 Guideline (PDF) unless marked. Checked 1 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Organizations that wish to receive grants under the Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF) Grant Program are asked to confirm the application details below and submit the "Application Documents" following the listed application procedures.

Amount

Up to ¥20,000,000 JPY a year

Collaboration grants, for projects run jointly by several NGOs.

Large-size grant with an upper annual limit of 20 million Yen with the requirement that applying projects are collaborative projects involving multiple non-governmental organizations.

Where

Developing countries mainly in the Asia-Pacific region, or Japan (Asia and Oceania)

Region: Activities that are based in developing countries mainly in the Asia-Pacific region or inside Japan.

Who can apply

NGOs and Community groups

It has incorporated status or is a voluntary organization with societal credibility equivalent to an incorporated organization.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

From 9:00am October 1st,2026 to 5:00pm December 1st, 2026.

Co-funding required

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Run by

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (trustee)

Please make any inquiries regarding Guidelines, Application and reports to the trustee, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.

Restoration approach

Species conservation and Community conservation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Grantees submit an interim report and a final report through the KNCF online system on fixed dates; Collaboration Grant holders report in person each year instead of an interim report.

Organizations that have received grants must submit an "Interim Report" by October 31st, 2027, 17:00 (Strictly adhere to the deadline).

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