Grant Program for Dispatching Artists and Cultural Specialists 2nd Round in Japan

Deadline: 1-Jun-22

The Japan Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program for Dispatching Artists and Cultural Specialists to provide financialsupport 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.

Grant Coverage

Partial support of the following expenditures:

• International travel expense
• Carriage (baggage/freight)

Please note that the airfare for flights to and from Japan is not covered.

Eligible Projects

• Projects must be either:
  • Performing arts (e.g., theatre, music, dance, folk arts, etc.);
  • Lectures, workshops, and demonstrations related to Japanese culture, including sports.
• Note:
  • Projects that are supported by grants from Japanese governmental organizations, government-affiliated agencies, independent administrative institutions of Japan or The Japan-Korea Cultural Foundation cannot receive grants under this program.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be either:

• Groups or individuals in the arts and cultural fields who are based in Japan and have received invitations to participate in cultural events overseas;
• Organizations and agencies that arrange and produce the projects.

For more information, visit https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/culture.html