The purpose of the program is to provide funds for people who have a personal interest related to China and the fortitude to pursue their visions. Above all, we want to receive applications from people who may never before have considered themselves candidates for grant awards. We are looking for fresh, captivating possibilities. We expect to take risks. We hope to be surprised.

Almost any subject matter is viable for the purposes of the program, as long as it is not the basis for a profit-making enterprise. Prior participants are eligible to apply another grant. Criteria for judging project proposals are listed below:

[ Person-to-Person ]

[ Innovation ]

[ Individual Initiative ]

[ Personal Relevance ]

[ Specific Interest in China ]

[ Avocational or Creative Pursuit ]