The Japanese Canadian Legacies Society is pleased to announce the results of the Community Projects stream of the Community Fund. Thank you to the groups and organizations from across the country who sent in their applications. The breadth and variety of projects being proposed reminded…
As the first intake of Intergenerational Wellness stream enters the assessment phase and we prepare to open Intake 2, we are happy to introduce Chika Buston. Chika joins the JCLS team as Intergenerational Wellness Program Manager, bringing with her a…
Arts Applications Close January 31 Applications open November 1, 2023 Deadline for applications January 31, 2024 Application results out March 15, 2024 Projects must be completed by December 31, 2025 Funding of up to $20,000 per application is available for…
Intergenerational Wellness application deadline had been extended to December 15 Applications close December 15, 2023 Results out January 30, 2024 Intergenerational Wellness serves families and groups, providing funding to heal the intergenerational impacts that BC government actions in the 1940s had…
Infrastructure, Community Projects, Scholarships “The Community Fund is a key legacy program of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society. The Fund aims to provide Japanese Canadians with grant opportunities to strengthen and reset community through scholarships, infrastructure, community projects, arts &…
Arts Applications open November 1, 2023 Deadline for applications January 31, 2024 Application results out March 15, 2024 Projects must be completed by December 31, 2025 The final stream to open in JC Legacies is Arts. Funding of up to…
The Japanese Canadian Legacies Society announces the results of its first intake for Community Fund Scholarships. Thank you to the hundreds of applicants from across the country who shared their scholastic goals, along with compelling family histories which span several…
The purpose of the Infrastructure Stream is to assist Japanese Canadian Organizations and groups with Building Improvements (Category 1) or Capital Purchases (Category 2). Grants in this stream will assist with renovations, repairs, accessibility upgrades and/or large capital purchases for…
We’re excited to announce that the Scholarships stream is now open for applications. The scholarships stream is intended to assist Japanese Canadian Descendants and Survivors with funding for: Undergraduate Studies or Vocational and Career Studies at Canadian post-secondary institutions | Category…
The Community Fund, inspired by the 2019 NAJC Community Consultations led by Maryka Omatsu with co-chair Art Miki, is a forward-looking initiative that supports survivors and descendants of all generations throughout Canada. The program invests in the future of the Japanese…