The Hino Green Fund (HGF) was established through an investment by Hino Motors, Ltd. in 1991 for the purpose of providing assistance for the development of diverse projects as well as the activities of wide-ranging organizations and others that contribute to conservation of the natural environment. Since first established, it has continued to pursue activities that support environmental greening, dissemination of nature conservation and other endeavors. The Fund is continuing its assistance activities again in FY2008 and is now soliciting grant recipients for FY2008 beginning today.

[Entry guidelines]

1. Grant eligibility (1) Greening activities that contribute to greater contentment with life among residents of urban and surrounding areas (2) Conservation of the natural environment still remaining in urban and surrounding areas (3) Investigative research conducive to the conservation of the natural environment (4) Dissemination of nature education and nature conservation concepts, enlightenment activities conducive to conservation of the natural environment, etc. Note: The following will not be eligible for grants a) Activities for the purpose of, or with the strong possibility of a connection to, gaining profit b) Activities solely for the purpose of holding meetings, making trips overseas or purchasing equipment and/or facilities c) Purchase or leasing of equipment, facilities, etc., solely for the purpose of the convenience of the activity promoters d) Activities corresponding to academic degree dissertations or other personal research e) Activities deemed to be strictly an avocation f) Activities do not meet the regulation of entry guidelines and application form

2. Persons eligible for grant receipt (1) Individuals, organizations, groups, etc., that implement the activities or research noted above (2) Applicant qualifications a) Activities are to be based in Japan. b) If an organization, it shall in principle have a background of at least two years as well as a record of past activities. c) Applications must be written in Japanese.

3. Grant amount Total activity amount of about 7.5 million Yen (tentative)

4. Grant period November 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008

5. Entry method

Please download the application form (Excel file) on the Hino Green Fund website in either the on-screen data entry or handwriting version, enter the required information and mail the form to the address given below. Note: Please note that the application form consists of two pages.

HGF website, grant information　（Japanese　Language　only） http://www.hino.co.jp/j/brand/environment/greenfund/promotion.html

1. Entry period May 13 – July 31, 2008 (postmark no later than the final day)

2. Grant recipient finalization 1) Screening method Applicant screening will be conducted by the Screening Committee, the final decision will be made with the approval of the Board of Trustees and each applicant will be notified of the results in writing.

2) Important points in the screening Selection will be made taking into account the requirements given below in accordance with the project theme.

Ⅰ Activity grants

(1) The activity itself is supported by many people and the results can be broadly shared. (2) The activity is based on flexible concepts or ideas that are not impeded by conventional ways of thinking and is active and creative in nature. (3) The activity has significance reflecting broad international horizons. (4) The compilation and release of an activity record as of the present will serve as an important impetus in the future both for the group involved and for society. (5) The activity plan is specific and human resources, information, etc., required to implement that plan can be secured. (6) Appropriate human resources involved in the production of the activity record can be secured.

Ⅱ Research grants (1) The concepts are unique. (2) The research is visionary and has foresight relative to society. (3) The implementation of the research is timely. (4) There is a need for private-sector assistance. (5) The plan is feasible.

Ⅲ Publication grants

(1) The content is currently in a state of general completion and a completed version can be submitted with only minor revisions. (2) General agreement has been reached with a publishing company regarding the publication plan. (3) It is fully intentioned to enable a large number of readers to read the publication with interest. (4) It has significance as natural or human science and is unquestionable in content.

1. Address for application submission Administrative Office (Attn: Hattori, Kashiwa or Hayakawa) Hino Green Fund 3-1-1 Hinodai, Hino City, Tokyo 191-8660 Tel: 042-586-5369, Fax: 042-586-5222 Source: Hino Motors Ltd.

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