Regarding the recruitment of “Trial Slots” for the “Introductory Course” of the Gakumachi Collaboration.

We support students taking their first steps towards becoming involved in community activities.

　▷ Up to 100,000 yen in support funds

　▷ Easy for beginners to try!

       *Consultation available before application! Specialized advisors will support students’ community activities.
       * The region to partner with can be set in consultation with an advisor.

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

1. 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.

2. Target projects

This program targets projects implemented in Kyoto City during this fiscal year (June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027) with the aim of solving local issues and revitalizing the city, 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 The project must be one in which students take the lead in solving local issues or revitalizing the community.
*Collaboration with the local community (primarily resident organizations, citizen activity groups, and businesses operating in the Kyoto City area) is desirable but not required.
② The project must not have received any grants or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Student-Community Collaboration Project.
③ If you have been selected for the Student-Community Collaboration Project within the past five years (including the trial category), you are ineligible to apply. (However, if you applied but were not approved, you are eligible.)
④ You must have a strong desire to consider applying for the standard category in the following year and beyond.

3. Amount of support

Up to 100,000 yen / Approximately 10 cases

4. Regarding the application

(1) Application period

June 2, 2026 (Tue) – October 31, 2026 (Sat)

*However, applications will close once the total amount of support approved reaches the budget limit.

(2) FY2026 School-Community Collaboration (Trial Program) Application Briefing　

We will be holding an in-person
information session.
The session will be recorded and made available for later viewing.
For details and registration, please click the “Register” button below.

Information session date and time:

Friday, June 12, 2026, 18:00-19:30.
*Information regarding the recorded broadcast will be announced as soon as it is ready.

(3) Consultation and application

Comprehensive support

For those who wish, a specialist advisor will provide advice on student community activities. Please feel free to contact us even if you are interested in collaborating with the community but don’t know where to start. Consultations are also available before application. (Whether or not you consult will not affect the grant approval.)
*For details and application, please check the “Apply” button below.

How to apply

Please submit the following documents. *For details and application, please click the “Apply” button below.
① Application Form
● FY2026 “Student-Community Collaboration Project (Trial Program)” Application Form (Word)
● Application Example

➁Reference materials (as appropriate)

5. Main Schedule for the Future

[ Application Period ]
　June 2nd (Tue) – October 31st (Sat) *Applications accepted at any time. Applications will close once the budget is reached.

[ Submission of Reports ]
　Financial Statement: Early March 2027
　Report: Mid-March 2027

[ Results report ]
　Mid-to-late March 2020

Contact Information

Student PLACE+ located within Campus Plaza Kyoto
　is operated by MACHISHIGOTO LLC
. *Please inquire using the “Apply” button above.