To promote the healthy development of children who have dreams for the future, support is provided for experiential activities conducted by private organizations, such as camps in nature and science experiment classes, as well as reading activities such as picture-book read-aloud sessions.
Children's Dream Fund: First Application Round (FY2027)
October 2, 2026
Summary
The Children’s Dream Fund supports private organizations conducting experiential and reading activities to promote the healthy development of children who will shape the future.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥6,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | General Subsidy Category: fixed amount; Small-Amount Subsidy Category: 20%, uniform |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / regional revitalization and community development / environment / culture and traditions |
| Eligible Expenses | Travel expenses / rental fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Cooperatives and other organizations / NPO corporations / incorporated associations and foundations |
| Implementing Agency | Independent Administrative Institution National Institution for Youth Education |
| Official Page | https://yumekikin.niye.go.jp/ |