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Find similar grantsJapan Foundation Grants for Arts & Cultural Exchange is sponsored by The Japan Foundation, New York. Provides support to non-profit organizations in the U. S.
(37 states east of Rocky Mountains plus Washington D.
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Grants for Arts & Cultural Exchange – The Japan Foundation, New York Grants for Arts & Cultural Exchange 1. JFNY Grant for Arts & Culture This program provides support to non-profit organizations in the U.S. that organize projects that will further the understanding of Japanese arts and culture within the 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains, plus Washington D. C.
Successful projects generally take the form of performances, exhibitions, film screenings, and workshops. This grant also supports online projects related to Arts & Cultural Exchange such as virtual exhibitions, virtual performances, film streaming, online conference as well as webinar .
Priority will be given to those projects that have secured additional funding from sources other than the Japan Foundation, as well as projects that take place in areas where access to Japanese cultural events are relatively limited. Proposal deadline Rolling Funding opportunity Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(C)(3) status Funding Maximum $5,000 (average: US$2,000) 2.
Exhibitions Abroad Support Program This program is designed to provide financial support for museums and art institutions overseas that organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture to audiences overseas. In addition, this program is designed to support overseas international exhibitions such as biennials/triennials introducing Japanese artists and their works. Proposal deadline 11p.
m. EST, December 1, 2025 Coverage Part of the following expenses: packing and shipping costs, catalog production costs and traveling costs 3.
Ishibashi Foundation / The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art This program aims to support the development of professionals specializing in the study of Japanese visual arts by providing an opportunity for curators and researchers from abroad to conduct research in Japan, and by so doing, promote the study of the field and the introduction of Japanese art overseas.
This fellowship is implemented by the Japan Foundation with generous funding from the Ishibashi Foundation. Proposal deadline 11p. m.
EST, December 1, 2025 Funding opportunity Individual funding for projects of 21-59 days in length Coverage Includes airfare, insurance, and stipends 4. Support Program for Translation and Publication This program is designed to provide partial financial support for overseas publishers intending to translate and publish works originally written in Japanese.
The program aims to foster better understanding of Japan by encouraging overseas publishers to translate and publish Japanese works. Proposal deadline 11p. m.
EST, December 1, 2025 Funding opportunity Translation and/or publication of Japanese books in the fields of humanities, social sciences, or arts Coverage Part of the following costs incurred and paid between April 1, 2026 and February 28, 2027: translation fee and/or production costs (e.g. costs for paper, typesetting, platemaking, printing, and binding) 5.
Grant Program for Dispatching Artists and Cultural Specialists This program is designed to provide financial support for artists and Japanese cultural specialists who participate in cultural events (e.g., performances, demonstrations, lectures, and workshops) overseas with the aim of introducing Japanese arts and culture or of contributing to international society through arts and cultural projects.
*From FY2025, the second round has been discontinued. Proposal deadline 11p. m.
EST, December 1, 2025 Funding opportunity a. Performing arts (e.g., theatre, music, dance, folk arts, etc.); b. Lectures, workshops, and demonstrations related to Japanese culture, including sports Coverage International travel expense and carriage (baggage/freight) For projects which take place between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027.
Project participants must depart Japan on or after April 1, 2026 and must be back in Japan by March 31, 2027. 6. International Creations in Performing Arts The Japan Foundation seeks organizations or individuals that will jointly organize international creations in performing arts between Japanese and international artists.
Proposal deadline 11p. m.
EST, December 1, 2025 Funding opportunity All works in the field of the performing arts shall be covered by this program including theater, dance, music, performance, traditional/folk performing arts, video art, etc., or arts Coverage Category A The Japan Foundation will bear as its share of the cost to jointly organize the program, less than 70% of the total cost for planning and implementation AND a maximum of JPY 10,000,000 (including taxes) per a fiscal year.
The Japan Foundation will bear as its share of the cost to jointly organize the program, less than 70% of the total cost for planning and implementation AND a maximum of JPY 5,000,000 (including taxes) per a fiscal year. The project must start in FY2026 and end by March 31, 2028 (in the case of performing overseas, a project for which dates of departure from and arrival in Japan of those involved are within the project period.)
* The project period extends from the international co-production process to the premiere. 7. Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) Program After the grants of the 2021-2022 fiscal year have been awarded, we will be discontinuing this grant program.
This is designed to provide financial assistance to non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada that aim to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status operating in 37 eastern states plus Washington D.C.; must secure additional funding from sources other than Japan Foundation. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 (average $2,000) for JFNY Grant; up to $10,000,000 for larger programs Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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