Daiwa Securities Group Child Support Fund for Bright Future
The Daiwa Securities Group has created “Daiwa Securities Group Child Support Fund for a Bright Future” in collaboration with Public Resources Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation. The fund is designed to improve the environment for children and break the chains of poverty. It assists groups working on child poverty issues.
Objectives of the Fund
The fund supports unique and pioneering businesses that seek to improve the living environments of children living under difficult economic conditions and to break the chain of poverty as well as business development.
Grantees
- Nonprofit corporations, general incorporated foundations, social welfare corporations, public service corporations, and other nonprofit organizations
- Subsidies cover business development activities.
- Projects deemed to be similar to numerous other businesses are not eligible.
- The fund emphasizes the development of businesses that target children under the age of 15 years (particularly elementary school-age children) (however, this is not a limitation).
Details of Grants
- Grants are limited to ¥3.35 million (fourth series of grants for FY 2020)
- Grants are provided for a maximum of three consecutive years (continuation is not automatic, and screening is conducted each year).
- Number of grantees: Two to three organizations each year
- Use of the grant funds is limited to business development activities.
Screening Criteria
| Evaluation items |
|---|
| Is there a clear logic model for initiatives designed to reduce the risk of future child poverty? |
| Are the initiatives pioneering? |
| Does the business development plan set clear targets to ensure the effectiveness and continuity of the initiatives? |
| Has an appropriate business development plan been established? |
| Is the organization as a whole managed appropriately? |
FY2021 (Fifth Series) Screening Results
Applications for continuing grants were received from all two organizations, and following a screening process (interviews), the screening committee deliberated and selected both organizations for continuing grants.
Organizations Selected for Continuing Grants (third year) in FY2021 (Fifth Series)
| Organization name | Location | Theme | Amount of grant (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama (NPO) |
Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Business development to foster human resources of in-school cafe operators and implementers | 3,350,000 |
| Fair Start Support (NPO) |
Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Business development to support community-based employment programs for children’s homes | 3,350,000 |
Total Amount of Grants Awarded in FY2021 (Fifth Series)
¥6.7 million
Fifth Presentation Ceremony
The fifth presentation ceremony and activity report session were held online on January 25, 2022.
FY2020 (Fourth Series) Screening Results
Starting in FY2020, only continuing programs will be granted subsidies. Applications for continuing grants were received from all four organizations, and following a screening process (interviews), the screening committee deliberated and selected all four organizations for continuing grants.
Organizations Selected for Continuing Grants (second year) in FY2020 (Fourth Series)
| Organization name | Location | Theme | Amount of grant (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama (NPO) |
Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Business development to foster human resources of in-school cafe operators and implementers | 3,350,000 |
| Fair Start Support (NPO) |
Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Business development to support community-based employment programs for children’s homes | 3,350,000 |
Organizations Selected for Continuing Grants (third year) in FY2020 (Fourth Series)
| Organization name | Location | Theme | Amount of grant (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education A3 (Certified NPO) |
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
Business development of the learning complex “Study Place” | 3,350,000 |
| DxP (certified NPO) |
Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
Business development to provide “places where one belongs” by effectively using classes and classrooms in collaboration with schools | 3,350,000 |
Total Amount of Grants Awarded in FY2020 (Fourth Series)
¥13.4 million
FY2019 (Third Series) Screening Results
In FY2019, applications were received from 38 organizations. Following an initial screening (document based) and a secondary screening (interviews), the screening committee deliberates and selected the seven organizations set forth below, of which two received new grants and five received continuing grants.
Organizations Selected for New Grants for FY2019 (Third Series)
| Organization name | Location | Theme | Amount of grant (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama (NPO) |
Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Business development to foster human resources of in-school cafe operators and implementers | 2,620,000 |
| Fair Start Support (NPO) |
Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
Business development to support community-based employment programs for children’s homes | 3,000,000 |
Organizations Selected for Continuing Grants (second year) in FY2019 (Third Series)
| Organization name | Location | Theme | Amount of grant (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education A3 (Certified NPO) |
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
Business development of the learning complex “Study Place” | 3,120,000 |
| DxP (certified NPO) |
Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
Business development to provide “places where one belongs” by effectively using classes and classrooms in collaboration with schools | 3,120,000 |
Organizations Selected for Continuing Grants (third year) in FY2019 (Third Series)
| Organization name | Location | Theme | Amount of grant (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS Children’s Villages Japan (Certified NPO) |
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
Business development for support projects for families’ future: Outreach and network-oriented family support trials |
3,120,000 |
| PIECES (Certified NPO) |
Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo |
Business development for local outreach human resource development programs for isolated children | 3,120,000 |
| Learning for All (NPO) |
Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo |
Business development for learning support and knowledge development | 3,120,000 |
Total Amount of Grants Awarded in FY2019 (Third Series)
¥21.22 million
FY2018 (Second Series) Screening Results
In FY2018, applications were received from 43 organizations. Following an initial screening (document based) and a secondary screening (interviews), the screening committee deliberates and selected the five organizations set forth below, of which two received new grants and three received continuing grants.
Organizations Selected for New Grants for FY2018
| Organization name | Location | Theme | Amount of grant (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DxP (certified NPO) |
Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
Development of a business providing “places where one belongs” by effectively using classes and dining halls in collaboration with schools | 3,200,000 |
| Education A3 (Certified NPO) |
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
Business development of the learning complex “Study Place” | 3,150,000 |
Organizations Selected for Continuing Grants for FY2018
| Organization name | Location | Theme | Amount of grant (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS Children’s Villages Japan (Certified NPO) |
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
Business development of “Support Project for Families’ Future” (Subtitle) Network-oriented family support through outreach and foster families |
3,200,000 |
| PIECES (Certified NPO) |
Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo |
Business development of “Regional Outreach Human Resources Development Program for Isolated Children” | 3,200,000 |
| Learning for All (NPO) |
Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo |
Business development of “Transmission of Knowledge in Learning Support” | 3,200,000 |
- *The maximum amount of grant for FY2018 (Second Series) was ¥3.2 million.
- *PIECES was approved as a certified NPO in 2018.
Total Amount of Grants Awarded in FY2018 (Second Series)
¥15.95 million
FY2017 (First Series) Screening Results
Organizations Selected for New Grants for FY2017 (First Series)
| Organization name | Location | Theme | Amount of grant (yen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS Children’s Villages Japan (Certified NPO) |
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
Business development of “Support Project for Families’ Future” | 3,000,000 |
| PIECES (Certified NPO) |
Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo |
Business development of “Regional Outreach Human Resources Development Program for Isolated Children” | 3,000,000 |
| Learning for All (NPO) |
Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo |
Business development of “Transmission of Knowledge in Learning Support” | 3,000,000 |
- *The maximum amount of grant for FY2017 (First Series) was ¥3.0 million.
Total Amount of Grants Awarded in FY2017 (First Series)
¥9 million
For further details, please see the Public Resources Foundation website