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Soil and MUFG Award 30 Million Yen in Grants to 10 Organizations Tackling Social Issues

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Published Jun 1, 2026 11:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:56 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Soil Foundation, in collaboration with MUFG, has selected 10 non-profit startups for the 'SoilxMUFG 2nd Round' grant program.
A total of 30 million yen will be distributed, with 3 million yen awarded to each organization to support their social impact initiatives.

Soil Foundation, in collaboration with MUFG, has selected 10 non-profit startups for the 'SoilxMUFG 2nd Round' grant program. A total of 30 million yen will be distributed, with 3 million yen awarded to each organization to support their social impact initiatives.

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Published: Jun 1, 2026

The Soil Foundation, in partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), has concluded the second round of its 'SoilxMUFG' grant program, aimed at supporting non-profit startups dedicated to solving social issues. Out of 270 applicants, 10 organizations were selected after a rigorous review process. Each organization will receive a grant of 3 million yen. Of the total 30 million yen, 20 million yen is provided through a donation from MUFG. The selected organizations include NPO AYA, ELAB, Colorbath, SALASUSU, SEAWALL CLUB, Spesapo, Team Adaptation, Dots for Inc., Japan Car Sharing Association, and the Association for Connecting Lives in Mozambique. These groups are engaged in diverse fields such as medical care for children, educational programs, environmental sustainability, and regional revitalization. Soil Foundation plans to continue expanding its ecosystem for supporting non-profit startups and empowering social entrepreneurs.

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Non-profit startups working on solving social issues are eligible.

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Soil Foundation, in collaboration with MUFG, has selected 10 non-profit startups for the 'SoilxMUFG 2nd Round' grant program. A total of 30 million yen will be distributed, with 3 million yen awarded to each organization to support their social impact initiatives.

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