• Business overview
• Target organizations
• Target projects
• Amount of support / Number of cases
• Regarding the application
• Upcoming Schedule
• Regarding applications for trial positions
• Contact Information

1. Business overview

The City of Kyoto and the University Consortium Kyoto are implementing the “Student-Community Collaboration Project,” which provides grants to support projects and initiatives that involve collaboration between universities, students, and local communities to contribute to urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto. The project aims to provide students with practical learning opportunities
through activities that involve working together with local organizations to address local issues, as well as participating in and supporting the initiatives of local organizations. The
project has been running since 2004, and this year marks its 23rd year.

[Application Guidelines for the FY2026 “Student-Community Collaboration Project (Standard Category)”]

2. Target Organizations

Organizations and groups (*) whose members are students of universities and junior colleges affiliated with the Kyoto University Consortium, where the majority of members are students and the representative is a student. If the group consists of students from multiple universities, it is acceptable as long as the majority are students from universities and junior colleges affiliated with the Kyoto University Consortium.
*Examples include university departments, research labs, seminars, clubs, and student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also acceptable).

<Important Notes>
As a general rule, only one project can be submitted by the same organization or group. If multiple applications are received, they may be treated as a single project and either selected or rejected. Furthermore, even if applications are submitted by different organizations or groups, if they appear to be the same project, we will make a decision on how to handle them after confirming the project’s purpose, collaborating organizations, and other necessary details.
*Please consult us if you are unsure about how to proceed. We will consider your application based on its specific content.

3. Target projects

This program targets projects implemented within Kyoto City during the current fiscal year, with the aim of addressing local issues and revitalizing the area, provided they meet the following requirements.
However, projects aimed at political activities, religious activities, the dissemination of specific ideologies, violent or destructive activities, or profit-making businesses are excluded.

[Requirements]
① Projects undertaken by organizations/groups in collaboration with local communities (primarily resident organizations, citizen activity groups, businesses, etc., operating within the Kyoto City area), in which students take the lead in the activities.

*New projects that are expected to involve collaboration with the local community in the future are also acceptable.
Please consult with us if you have not yet decided on a specific partner at the time of application.
*Projects undertaken in collaboration include activities that work together with local organizations to address local issues, or activities that involve participating in and supporting the activities of local organizations.
*Government agencies may be included as partners, but collaboration with government agencies alone is not permitted.
Examples: Research and studies in various fields such as health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academics, culture, arts or sports, environmental conservation, and
community safety, as well as public lectures and events.

② Those who have not received grants or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

4. Amount of support and number of cases

Up to 300,000 yen / Approximately 10-15 cases

*At the results presentation meeting scheduled for March 2027, the organization that is deemed to have the most outstanding project
(1 organization) will be awarded a certificate, trophy, and activity grant of 100,000 yen.

5. Regarding applications

(1) Application period

April 1st (Wed) – May 30th (Sat), 2026, 13:00
*Submission of documents is only accepted as data; paper submissions are not required.

(2) FY2026 Project Application Briefing Session *Held online

Date and Time: ① Friday, April 17, 2026, 18:30~
　　　② Friday, May 8, 2026, 18:30~
We will also accept questions regarding how to fill out the application form.

(3) Application method

Step 1: Before you begin writing your application

We recommend that you read the basic plan of the administrative district where you will be conducting your activities! Also, please listen to the opinions of local residents and relevant administrative agencies as much as possible regarding the background of the project and the needs of the community. If you have any questions about the district’s basic plan or points to keep in mind when conducting activities in the community, you can consult with the Community Empowerment Promotion Office at each ward office or branch office.
Reconfirm and share your objectives and goals, and once again discuss within your group whether the project you are considering is the best way to achieve those objectives. Furthermore, for ongoing projects, thoroughly summarize your efforts to date and organize the points for improvement and new elements so that they can be reflected in the application.

Step 2: Let’s write the application form!

<Download application forms and other documents from the links below>
● Application Guidelines for FY2026
● Application Form for FY2026 “Student-Community Collaboration Project (Standard Category)” (Microsoft Word)
● Example of completed application form

If you have any trouble filling out application forms or
have any other questions, such as “Can I use the grant to improve my internet environment?”, please feel free to contact the University Consortium Kyoto. We accept consultations by phone, email, and online.

Step 3: Register your business overview

Please register your business overview using the form below.

Step 4: Submission of application documents

Please fill out the application form (Microsoft Word) downloaded in Step 2 on this page during the application period, and submit it along with the supporting documents (if any) using the submission form below. ①
Application document data (Microsoft Word)
② Supporting documents data (up to approximately 10 pages in A4 size. Please submit as a PDF.) *If any
* Paper copies of both ① and ② are not required.

6. Main Schedule for the Future

First Selection Round: After application deadline to mid-June 2026
Second Selection Round (Public Presentation Review): June 28, 2026 (Sunday) *Held at Campus Plaza Kyoto
Support Project Decision and Notification of Selection Results: Mid-July 2026
Certification Ceremony and Exchange Meeting: Mid-to-late July 2026 *Certificates will be issued to certified projects
Interim Report: Mid-to-late October 2026 *Document submission
Final Report: March 2027 *Document submission
Reporting Session: Mid-to-late March 2027

7. Recruitment for trial positions

We plan to begin accepting applications for our trial program for students who are about to start community activities, starting in June this year.
Further details will be announced separately.

Contact Information

Kyoto University Consortium, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Gakumachi Collaboration Project Contact:
TEL: 075-353-9130 FAX: 075-353-9101
MAIL: gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please replace ■ with @ when sending)
Address: Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shio-koji-dori, Nishinotoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Office hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-17:00