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Montbell Challenge Support Program
People all over the world pursue a variety of challenges. For some, they dream of exploring remote regions and adventuring into untouched lands. Others try to better society and help the people in their community or other countries. Some bring awareness to our changing environment and protect the world for future generations. Mont-bell helps people make these endeavors possible through the "Challenge Support Program."
Part of Mont-bell's Club Fund, the Challenge Support Program supports individuals and teams that are pursuing adventure and exploration, conservation, outdoor education, social welfare and humanitarian efforts. The Challenge Support Program helps by offering necessary gear with purchase support, and for Challenges with a high level of social impact, product and/or financial sponsorship. To apply, please read the details below and submit an application.
Part of Mont-bell's Club Fund, the Challenge Support Program supports individuals and teams that are pursuing adventure and exploration, conservation, outdoor education, social welfare and humanitarian efforts. The Challenge Support Program helps by offering necessary gear with purchase support, and for Challenges with a high level of social impact, product and/or financial sponsorship. To apply, please read the details below and submit an application.
Program detail for applicants
Qualifying Activities
Expeditions or adventures that tests the bounds of your personal limits. Activities that contribute to society and are closely connected to nature; such as Conservation, Outdoor Education, Social Welfare and Humanitarian Efforts.
Applicant Requirements
Applicants may apply regardless of gender, age, profession or nationality. Team applications are also accepted.
Applications based on referrals are not accepted. Applicants must submit their own application.
Application Review
Applicants are reviewed by the Mont-bell Challenge Support Program (panel of judges). All applications will be reviewed and if necessary, conduct additional interviews with applicants.
Review Criteria
Review Criteria
- Does the Challenge meet the criteria of the program.
- Do participants receive any kind of commercial gain from the Challenge.
Applicants must submit an application for each separate Challenge. Multiple Challenges on the same application will not be accepted.
Types of Support
Product and Financial Sponsorship
Application Schedule
Four times per year
[I] For activities starting in June or later.
--> Deadline is February 28th
[II] For activities starting in September or later
--> Deadline is May 31st
[III] For activities starting in December or later.
--> Deadline is August 31st
[IV] For activities starting in March or later
--> Deadline is November 30th
[I] For activities starting in June or later.
--> Deadline is February 28th
[II] For activities starting in September or later
--> Deadline is May 31st
[III] For activities starting in December or later.
--> Deadline is August 31st
[IV] For activities starting in March or later
--> Deadline is November 30th
Applications must be received by due date.Missed deadlines will be carried over to the next open application period.
Review Schedule
Four times per year
[I] Deadline is February 28th
--> Application review and result announced by April 30th
[II] Deadline is May 31st
--> Application review and result announced by July 31st
[III] Deadline is August 31st
--> Application review and result announced by October 31st
[IV] Deadline is November 30th
--> Application review and result announced by January 31st of the following year
[I] Deadline is February 28th
--> Application review and result announced by April 30th
[II] Deadline is May 31st
--> Application review and result announced by July 31st
[III] Deadline is August 31st
--> Application review and result announced by October 31st
[IV] Deadline is November 30th
--> Application review and result announced by January 31st of the following year
How to Apply
To apply, download and fill out the application form below and submit additional background information. Applications are accepted via email or mail.
Mailed applications and data will not be returned.
Application Contents
- Challenge Support Program Application Form (Required)
- Challenge Support Product List (Required)
- Challenge Support Budget Plan (Required)
- Challenge Support Challenge Plan (Required)
- Background information such as, personal introduction, previous experiences, jobs, projects, expeditions, etc. (Required, free format)
Where to Submit
Via Mail (Postal)
Challenge Support Program
Marketing Department
Montbell Co., LTD
2-2-2 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku
Osaka 550-0013
Japan
E-Mail
When sending application by email, write "Challenge Support Program Application" in the title and make sure all required files are attached.
Challenge Support Program
Marketing Department
Montbell Co., LTD
2-2-2 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku
Osaka 550-0013
Japan
When sending application by email, write "Challenge Support Program Application" in the title and make sure all required files are attached.
Please do not forget to sign the application. Unsigned and incomplete applications are not accepted.
Additional Notes
Level of support may differ from the originally requested amount.
When mailing applications, please use a prepaid service.
Applicants that receive support are required to submit a Final Report within one month after the completion of their Challenge. Final Reports must include the following information:
When mailing applications, please use a prepaid service.
Applicants that receive support are required to submit a Final Report within one month after the completion of their Challenge. Final Reports must include the following information:
- Report of the Challenge
- Opinions and Impressions of Mont-bell products
- Ideas for products you would have liked to have had during the activity
- Plans and Goals for the Future
- List of media that featured the Challenge
- Pictures taken during the Challenge
Final Reports are not returned to the applicant.
Contact
Challenge Support Program Marketing Department
E-Mail
Address
Challenge Support Program
Marketing Department
Montbell Co., LTD
2-2-2 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku
Osaka 550-0013
Japan
Address
Challenge Support Program
Marketing Department
Montbell Co., LTD
2-2-2 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku
Osaka 550-0013
Japan
Questions regarding the status of applications will not be answered.
