Objectives of the Fund
The Sasakawa Pacific Island Nations Fund (SPINF) carries out a program of activities aimed at building upon achievements already accrued over recent years in promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between Japan and other island nations of the Pacific. Two objectives underscore the implementation of this program: 1) The promoting of interpersonal exchange activities between the peoples of Japan and of the Pacific island nations; and 2) the building of linkages between government bodies, NGOs and other organizations interested in strengthening harmony within the region and in enhancing the quality of people's lives in its island societies.
SPINF accepts proposals and supports projects in areas of people exchange and human resource development that adhere to the fund's two objectives and that fall within the scope of the four priority areas outlined below.
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| Exchange projects that respect the values and cultural identity of each island society |
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In promoting mutual understanding and cooperation between Japan and the Pacific island nations, projects will be supported that respect the unique values and cultural identity of the respective island societies. Particular priority will be given to projects that focus on exchanges between the Pacific island nations and Okinawa, which shares many elements of atoll and island culture with other Pacific Ocean communities. |
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| Projects that support education and training through the medium of distance education |
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SPINF supports education and training activities that are sharply focused yet are of an innovative and flexible nature. In this context, SPINF will continue in this second program period to carry out its distance education support program, launched in 1997.
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| Micronesia-focused projects aimed at promoting regional harmony |
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Placing a high value on promoting harmony among the Pacific island nations, SPINF supports projects that involve cooperation among two or more countries of the region, rather than on ones that concentrate on just one country. Priority is given to projects that support development of the countries of Micronesia which have gained their independence in relatively more recent years and are carried out in a context of harmony with Melanesia and Polynesia. It is considered desirable that projects focused on Micronesia be conducted collaboratively with other countries, particularly government agencies, NGOs and/or NPOs of the US, which has close ties with the sub-region both currently as a benefactor and formerly as a trustee. |
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| Projects to promote networking among NGOs and NPOs operating in the region and to form linkages among Pacific island nations and Asian countries |
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The Pacific island nations, small both in the scale of their landmasses and populations, are scattered across a vast expanse of ocean. It is therefore deemed that greater effectiveness in aiding them can be achieved through projects that are conducted collaboratively among agencies and organizations involved in the region. From this perspective, SPINF considers desirable the forming of networks among region-interested and/or involved organizations both in Japan and other countries. In addition to strengthening ties between the region's island states and the world's advanced nations, SPINF furthermore places priority on projects that promote collaboration among the Pacific island nations and the counties of Asia, which have hed relatively weak ties despite their strong geographical and cultural kinship. |
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Prospective Applicants
Ineligible project activities
- Procurement of real estate or fixed property; construction of buildings
- Augmentation of operating expenditures
- Profit-making activities
- Purely theoretical research
- Disaster relief and other emergency activities
Eligible organizations
- Educational and research institutions,NGOs, and private nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Island Nations
- Regional agencies among the Pacific Island Nations
- Educational and research institutions,NGOs, and private nonprofit organizations in Japan and other countries
Funding periodGrant agreements are made and renewed on an annual basis. Grants may cover a period of up to three years.
Application methodThough no special format is required, applications should include 1) an explanation of the project objectives, 2) an implementation plan, 3) an itemized budget plan, and 4) an detailed description of the applying organization. All applications should be submitted to the SPINF Liaison Office.
Application PeriodThere is no application filing deadline. However, applications for projects to be conducted over a set period should be submitted several months in advance. For your information, our fiscal year runs from April 1st to March 31st.
SPINF LIASON OFFICE'S FUNCTION
- Collect and disseminate information.
- Implement self-initiated projects.
- Monitor grant projects.
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