Supporting Healthy Living Through Community Sports Initiatives

Support for Healthy Living Through Community Sports

The Sumitomo Life Health Foundation, established 25 years ago, has been implementing the "Sumisei Community Sports Promotion Grant Program" since the fiscal year 2010, celebrating its milestone anniversary. As part of their ongoing efforts, the foundation aims to encourage healthy living in Japan, collaborating with the "CSV Project" initiated by Sumitomo Life. This collaborative approach focuses on initiatives that promote well-being across society and enhance overall health.

The term "community sports" is viewed as activities that allow various individuals in the community to engage, participate, and connect while enjoying sports. The foundation encourages applications from everyone involved in community sports across the nation.

This program is executed with cooperation from the Nonprofit Organization Citizens' Society Creation Fund, ensuring a structured and effective approach.

Theme

The key theme is fostering a healthy lifestyle and cultural development through community sports.

Examples of Eligible Projects

The foundation recognizes various initiatives that can make a positive impact, such as:

- Activities that utilize local resources including human talent, nature, and facilities.
- Programs that allow individuals of all ages to participate and enjoy together.
- Initiatives that include people facing challenges such as disabilities, long-term care needs, or social minority statuses.
- Creative projects that incorporate new perspectives and ideas, offering unique approaches.

It's important to note that eligible projects may include necessary research for practical application and evaluations for promoting development. However, purely theoretical research without practical implementation is excluded from eligibility.

Types of Grants and Assistance

The grant program is divided into two categories based on the focus of the initiatives:

Challenge Course

This course aims to encourage community sports challenges and promote self-sufficiency and growth afterward.

- Grant duration: 1 year (from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027)
- Grant amount: Up to 500,000 yen per project
- Number of grants: Approximately 16 grants

Advance Course

This course looks to expand community sports beyond local regions or deepen programs in specific areas.

- Grant duration: 2 years (from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028)
- Grant amount: Between 2 million to 3 million yen per project for the total duration
- Number of grants: Approximately 4 grants

Application Period

Applications will be accepted from July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) to August 24, 2025 (Sunday), postmarked on the due date.

How to Apply

1. Access the "Application Reception" button on the Sumitomo Life Health Foundation's website and visit the "Application Reception Page" for your chosen course.
2. Fill out the necessary information in the "Reception Form" and upload the required documents, including the "Application Form" and the organization's bylaws or regulations. Verify the information and submit your application.

Application guidelines and forms can be downloaded from the Sumitomo Life Health Foundation's website at https://skzaidan.or.jp/.

Contact for Grant Inquiries

Sumitomo Life Health Foundation
4-41 Yotsuya Hon-Shiocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0003
Tel: 03-5925-8660 / Fax: 03-3352-2021
E-mail: [email protected]

Press Release Issued by Cooperation Organizations

Citizens' Society Creation Fund
1-4-3 Nihonbashi Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0012
Tel: 03-5623-5055 / Fax: 03-5623-5057
E-mail: [email protected]

For more detailed information, feel free to visit the websites provided above to ensure your community sports initiative can successfully contribute to a healthier society.