National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) | Endowment Fund and Young Leaders Fund Frequently Asked Questions
11:59 PM Pacific Time on March 31 of the relevant year
Application forms for the Cultural Development Fund, SEAD, and the Young Leaders Fund are provided in different formats and are required to be submitted online through Google Forms available on the NAJC website.
The maximum grant for Cultural Development is $5,000. Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to community and cultural organizations, and individuals for projects and activities which promote and develop Japanese Canadian culture and heritage.
The maximum grant for SEAD (Sports, Education and Arts Development) is $2,500. Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to Japanese Canadian individuals furthering their specialized studies, training, and skills, but it is not intended to replace scholarships or bursaries.
The Young Leaders Fund offers a maximum grant of $2,000. It is designed to provide financial assistance to young Japanese Canadian individuals (up to 35 years of age) and organizations comprised of young Japanese Canadians for projects and initiatives that are directed toward young people in Japanese Canadian communities.
Individuals, Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents.
Organizations for Cultural Development, preference will be given to organizations with a history of Japanese Canadian community involvement or of promoting or developing Japanese Canadian culture.
Individuals for SEAD, Japanese Canadian individuals who are furthering their studies, training and skills in specialized areas (not undergraduate or general studies) or development in a sport where the individual has demonstrated achievement at the provincial or national levels (no specific age restriction).
Young Leaders Fund,
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Individuals: Japanese Canadian individuals up to 35 years of age.
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Organizations: Groups or organizations comprised of young Japanese Canadians, directed toward projects or initiatives that support young people in Japanese Canadian communities.
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Preference is given to activities and projects that promote leadership development and community engagement among young Japanese Canadians.
See NAJC website.
No. Your contact information may be shared with your local NAJC member organization, and you are expected to connect with the organization in order to strengthen ties within the Japanese Canadian community.
View past recipients on the NAJC website.
The fund is not for living expenses or a wage subsidy. However, if the applicant’s work is integral to the project, their work and compensation should be noted and would be considered.
It depends. If an organization is applying for Endowment Funds, the application may include honoraria. However, the organization should note that it is required to issue T4As for honoraria paid to any individual in excess of $500 in a calendar year. For individual applications, honoraria cannot exceed $500 in a calendar year.
While the Endowment Fund generally supports project-related costs, applicants should clearly outline any equipment or travel expenses in the application and ensure they are eligible and aligned with the program’s purpose. All expenses must be supported by proper documentation in the reporting stage.
No. Incomplete applications will not be accepted, and a complete application must be received by the NAJC office before the deadline.
Once the application has been approved and the agreement has been signed, funds (First 75%) will be forwarded to the applicant.
The recipient must submit a final report, budget accounting (including copies of receipts), and some photos to the NAJC within three months of expending the grant and/or completing the project.
The recipient must acknowledge the contribution of the NAJC Endowment Fund in all promotional materials. Also, forward to the NAJC copies of any news release, report or publication that refers either to the project described in the application or to the grant received. We will provide the NAJC logo and website address najc.ca Also, we will provide social media graphics and request your assistance to help promote the fund.
We would consider an extension of up to 18 months if your project is delayed. Please advise the NAJC of any delays in a project or event and obtain prior approval for any extensions.
You were awarded a grant based on your application, and the funds are to be used only for the purposes specified in your application. Please advise the NAJC of any proposed changes in a project or event and to obtain prior approval for such changes before such changes are made.
You may apply. Your completion of any previous projects and submission of a final report(s) would be required before a new application may be considered. You are not eligible to apply for additional funding for a previous project.