A trial slot is now available for the Gaku-machi Collaboration “ Introductory Edition”!
We will support the first step of students who are about to start community activities.
▷ Support funds up to 100,000 yen
▷ Easy for beginners to try!
*Consultations are available before application! Specialized advisors will support students in their local activities.
* Areas for collaboration and cooperation can be set in consultation with the advisor.
[Application Guidelines for the FY2025 “School-City Collaboration Project Connecting Students and the Community (Trial Scheme)”]
1. Target organizations
An organization or group (※) made up of students from universities or junior colleges affiliated with the University Consortium Kyoto, where the majority of the members are students and the representative is a student. If the organization is made up of students from multiple universities, it is acceptable as long as the majority are students from universities or junior colleges affiliated with the University Consortium Kyoto. *University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles made up of students from multiple universities are also acceptable), etc.
<Notes>
In principle, only one project can be applied for from the same organization or group. If there are multiple applications, they may be adopted or rejected as one project. In addition, even if applications are from different organizations or groups, if they appear to be the same project, we will make necessary confirmations of the project’s purpose and affiliated organizations, etc., before deciding how to handle them.
*If you are unsure of how to handle them, please consult us. We will consider your application based on the specific details of your application.
2. Eligible businesses
The program is aimed at solving local issues and revitalizing Kyoto City, and is aimed at projects that will be implemented in Kyoto City this fiscal year (June 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026) and that meet the following requirements.
However, this does not include projects with political activities, religious activities, activities that spread specific ideologies, violent or destructive activities, profit-making businesses, etc.
[Requirements]
1) Students will take the initiative in carrying out activities within a project undertaken by an organization or group with the aim of solving local issues and revitalizing the area.
*In order to carry out the activity, it is necessary to set a region with which to collaborate (resident organizations, civic groups, and businesses that mainly operate in the Kyoto City area), but applications are possible even if the partner has not yet been decided. In such cases, the partner will be set within the activity, for example by consulting with an advisor.
2) The organization has not received any grants or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.
3) The organization has not received a Gakumachi Collaboration subsidy within the past five years. (It is acceptable if the organization has applied but not been approved)
4) There is room for consideration of activities from the next fiscal year onwards (including the possibility of applying for the standard quota)
3. Amount of support
Maximum 100,000 yen / 10 to 15 items
4. Application
(1) Application period
June 3rd (Tuesday) to October 31st (Friday), 2025
*However, applications will close once the approved support amount reaches the budget amount.
(2) FY2025 Gakumachi Collaboration (Trial Scheme) Project Recruitment Briefing
We will hold information sessions in both face-to-face and on-demand formats
In face-to-face sessions, you can consult directly, and
For details and to apply, please click the “Apply” button below.
Briefing date and time: Friday, June 13, 2025, 18:00~
*We will notify you about on-demand distribution as soon as it is ready.
(3) Consultation and application
Gentle support
For those who wish, a specialized advisor will provide advice on student community activities. If you are interested in collaboration with the community but don’t know where to start, please feel free to contact us. Consultations are also available before applying. (Whether or not you consult will not affect the grant certification.) *For details and applications, please click the “Apply” button below.
How to apply
Please submit the following documents. *For details and to apply, please click the “Apply” button below.
1. Application form
●Application form for the FY2025 “Academic Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and the Community (Trial Frame)” (Word)
●Example of filling out the application form
➁Reference materials (as appropriate)
5. Future main schedule
[ Application period ]
6/3 (Tue) – 10/31 (Fri) *Applications will be accepted at any time. Applications will close as soon as the budget is reached.
[ Report submission ]
Financial statement: Early March 2026
Business report: Mid-March
[ Results report ]
Mid-to-late March 2020
Contact Us
“Student Place+” located within Campus Plaza Kyoto
is operated by the Town and Work Research Institute, a limited liability partnership. *Please contact us using the “Apply” button above.
