The Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Moldova is accepting applications for 2027 under KUSANONE, a non-repayable grant programme for grassroots projects that improve people’s living conditions.

Educational and healthcare institutions, local authorities, NGOs and other non-profit organisations may apply. Priorities include education, healthcare, support for vulnerable groups, public welfare and environmental protection. Supported activities include construction and renovation of institutions and the purchase of medical and rehabilitation equipment.

The standard grant ceiling is JPY 10 million; projects of up to JPY 25 million may also be accepted. The final decision follows project assessment. Projects must be completed within one year.

Online applications must be submitted through Microsoft Forms by 23:59 on 30 November 2026. Required supporting documents must be uploaded to the applicant’s individual OneDrive folder by 16 December 2026. Documents must be in Romanian or English; paper applications are not accepted.

The form must be completed by the organisation’s designated contact person; applications completed by third parties are not accepted. Not all expenditure is eligible. Restrictions, forms and requirements for supporting documents are published on the Embassy of Japan’s official website.