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Toyota Foundation

Application Deadline:
  • International Grant Program: May 30, 2026
  • Grant Program for Community Activities in Japan: June 3, 2026
  • Research Grant Program: June 5, 2026

The Toyota Foundation supports initiatives that contribute to a more people-centered society and improved quality of life.

Areas of interest include:

  • quality of life;

Applied Materials Foundation and Corporate Contributions Program

Application Deadline:

January 15 and June 15, annually

Grant Range:
$101907 - $2500000
Average Grant:
$670838

The Applied Materials Foundation and Corporate Contributions Program assists nonprofit organizations that benefit the communities where the company has operations, including the following…

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Application Deadline:
  • Concept Notes: March 5 and June 16, 2026
  • Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize: March 19, 2026 (latest expired date)

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) supports sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

Support is provided through the following project funds:

United States-Japan Foundation

Application Deadline:
  • Letters of inquiry: March 27, June 26, September 25, and December 18, 2025 by 11:59 PM EDT

The United States-Japan Foundation is committed to promoting stronger ties between Americans and Japanese by supporting projects that foster mutual knowledge and education, deepen understanding,…

Scott Bader Charitable Giving Program: Commonwealth Global Charity Fund

Application Deadline:

March 2, June 30, September 14 and November 16, 2026

The Scott Bader Charitable Giving Program: Commonwealth Global Charity Fund aims to make a positive social impact around the world.

Areas of interest include:

  • education;…

Japan-United States Friendship Commission

Application Deadline:

July 1, annually

The mission of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC), an independent federal agency, is to support reciprocal people-to-people understanding and promote partnerships that advance common…

James Dyson Award

Application Deadline:

July 15, 2026

The James Dyson Award, an initiative of the James Dyson Foundation, is an international design award that celebrates, encourages, and inspires the next generation of design engineers. 

Brown-Forman Foundation/Corporate Giving Program

Application Deadline:

February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1, annually

Grant Range:
$25000 - $2000000
Average Grant:
$189342

The Brown-Forman Foundation/Corporate Giving Program primarily supports nonprofit organizations that make a difference in the lives of the residents in…

Rambøll Fonden (Ramboll Foundation)

Application Deadline:

March 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15, annually

Rambøll Fonden (Ramboll Foundation), a Danish enterprise foundation which owns the Ramboll Group, aims to promote sustainable and innovative development for the benefit of nature, society, and…