The grants are awarded to projects and/or organizations that are carrying out original and path-breaking work in the development field and meet certain set criteria. These projects are not theme based, however, they need to contribute to sustainable development. First Prize: US$ 30,000; Second Prize: US$ 5,000. The first prize winner is also eligible to compete under the Japan Social Development Fund for an additional grant of up to US$ 200,000 for their work. Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to all development projects in Africa, Asia, Commonwealth of Independent States, Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Pacific Islands, and the transition economies of Eastern Europe and Central Asia
• The project must be managed by a non-governmental organization with its headquarters in a country in one of the above regions
• The project must have started before June 01, 2010