The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York  formed the J.C.C. Fund in 1985 to serve as a vehicle through which the Japanese business community in the New York metropolitan area could give back to its host society.  The J.C.C. Fund is a nonprofit 501(c)3 philanthropic organization funded by J.C.C.I.’s Annual Dinner and San-betsu Charity Golf Tournament.  The J.C.C. Fund is committed to providing supporting grants to organizations with creative and effective solutions to contemporary issues in the areas of Community Enhancement, Education and Research, and U.S.–Japan Relations.  Grant proposals are evaluated by the J.C.C. Fund Board of Trustees. Over the past twenty years, the J.C.C. Fund has contributed over $7.5 million to a variety of charitable, educational and cultural institutions.  Some of the most recent grantees include Asia Society, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the International Center in New York, the Julliard School, Hamilton-Madison House, the Japanese American Association, and the New York Law Enforcement Foundation.  From time to time when an unfortunate disaster strikes the U.S. or Japan, the J.C.C. Fund has created a special fund.  This funding has gone to help victims and survivors of both natural and unnatural disasters, such as the earthquake in Kobe, Japan, September 11th, and most recently Hurricane Katrina.  With its continuous commitment to giving back to the New York metropolitan area, the J.C.C. Fund is a manifestation of how the Japanese community has embraced the unique spirit of American philanthropy, and is a representation of their appreciation of U.S. culture and society. From left to right. Commisioner Joseph F. Bruno (Office of Emergency Management, The City of New York), Tsutomu Karino (Executive Director and Secretary of JCCI) Linda Gras (Deputy Commisioner of the Division for International Business at the Office of the Mayor) Joel A. Getz (President of the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City) The J.C.C. Fund will accept proposals from applicant organizations and programs that fall within one of the following three categories: U.S.-Japan Relations The J.C.C. Fund is interested in grassroots projects that stimulate open dialogue and exchange between Japanese and Americans. Towards this end, we are committed to promoting cultural, artistic, and historical productions to share the traditions of Japan. Education and Research The J.C.C. Fund supports innovative programs that heighten learning and address the wide range of challenges local public schools and universities face today. Community Enhancement The J.C.C. Fund is committed to assisting organizations that offer solutions to improve the quality of life for local citizens and bring together the diverse neighborhoods of our community. Applicants must submit a two-page proposal in English that includes the following: Brief history of the applicant organization, its mission and activities Statement of need for the project and a description of whom it will serve Summary of the specific goals and outcome of the project Amount of grant requested and an overall project budget An annual report or brochure may also be attached Nonprofit organizations must provide proof of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) The Board of Trustees of the J.C.C. Fund meets quarterly to review funding decisions. Proposals may be submitted at any time. Those received after a deadline will be held for the following meeting. Applicants will be notified by mail within 3-4 months upon receipt of materials. Funding priority will be given to nonprofit organizations based in the greater New York metropolitan area. Due to finite resources, the Fund is unable to meet the large number of funding requests that we receive. This is not a reflection on the worthiness of an organization or program involved. We are unable to consider proposals related to: Individual Scholarships Activities which are involved in attempts to influence legislation and/or any political campaign Routine institutional expenses, deficit reduction, endowment, campaigns, advertising, and challenge grants Grant Requests should be mailed to: J.C.C. Fund of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc. 145 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 Comments from our Grantees (c)2006 All rights reserved. Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc.