Purchase of Library Materials
Non-Japanese Library Grants are given to Libraries outside Japan. Books and other research materials are considered essential to the advancement of knowledge, so a high priority is given to research libraries with professional staff which are accessible to a large number of scholars.

General Instructions
For libraries outside Japan:
•    Purchase of basic research materials (excluding subscriptions to
     periodicals) will ordinarily not exceed $5,000 and will not be awarded
     to the same library in two successive years.
•    Applicants must provide lists and prices of intended acquisitions.

Application Forms
Individuals and Institutions wishing to inquire about grant support for Libraries may download an application and detailed instructions in either PDF form or as a Microsoft Word Document.

               PDF Version            MS Word Version

Timeline
Applications must be completed and postmarked by December 31:
Letters are mailed out announcing grant awards by April 1.
May 1 is the earliest date grant funds are available.

Mailing Instructions
Applications, including the original and four copies, must be postmarked and mailed to the Kyoto center on or before December 31.
See contact for address.

Applications must be sent by regular postal delivery only. Do not submit by express mail.

Further Inquiries:
Please consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) for additional information, or contact the center in Kyoto, Japan.

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