Deadline: 10-Aug-21
To support cultural and social connections to remain continually in this crisis The Jfan Foundation Bangkok has thus launched a small grant for projects organized online by this mini grant program.
Priorities
- Promotion of deeper understanding of Japanese arts and culture among the people of Thailand and this region
- Joint-research and conferences whose results will be published
- International cooperative projects that are to be conducted between two or more institutions, or that will enhance the networking of the Japanese studies institutions/researchers in this region (especially for Category A)
- Elements of collaboration and cooperation that cross national boundaries
- Potential for development into new projects
- Innovative approaches or pioneering elements in the themes and contents
- Outcomes that have a lasting significance within a relevant field, rather than being a oneoff event (especially for Category
- Expansion of the basis of grassroots and regional exchange (especially for Category C)
- Contribution in developing a foundation for international cultural exchange by nurturing those who can take the lead in international cultural exchange among Asian countries, and building networks between Japan and Asia (especially for Category C)
Funding Information
The Japan Foundation, Bangkok’s contribution will not exceed the following amount:
- for Category A: 50,000 Baht
- for Category B and C: 100,000 Baht
Categories
- Category A: Projects concerning Japan (Arts and Culture/Japanese Studies)
- International art and cultural exchange events implemented in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar such as art exhibitions, performing arts or film screenings to promote deeper understanding of Japanese arts and culture among the people in Thailand and this region. This category also includes projects to enhance Japanese studies in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar such as joint-research, conferences, seminars and intensive courses.
- Category B: Promotion of Cultural Collaboration
- Collaborative projects in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar such as co-production and joint research, and projects to disseminate the results of these collaborative projects, implemented mainly by specialists/specialized organizations in the field of arts, sports or intellectual exchange in Thailand or/and Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar (E.g. art exhibitions, stage and performing arts, international conferences and workshops). Bilateral collaborative projects as well as multilateral projects that involve countries other than the target areas are also eligible.
- Category C: People-to-People Exchange
- Exchange projects at grassroots or regional levels which are implemented in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. Both bilateral exchange projects and multilateral exchange projects are eligible.
Types of Projects
Will support some expenses for organizing each type of project as detailed below:
- Art-cultural or academic projects related to Japan
- For example, show art exhibitions and workshops through online channels, webinars. by inviting Japanese artists or researchers to promote culture
- Projects for the Promotion of Cultural Cooperation
- For example, cooperate in an art exhibition. Theatrical performances and movies online Publish articles online organizing webinars There is a collaboration between Thai and Japanese artists or experts.
- Exchange programs between people’s sectors
- For example, webinars by Thai and Japanese researchers.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should be non-profit organizations (e.g. universities, research institutes and academic associations, NGO/NPOs) located in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos or Myanmar.
- In principle, the project should be carried out in the country where the Applicant is based.
- Applicants should carry out the project as an institution and should cover a part of the cost.
- The project should be implemented and completed within a Japanese fiscal year (from April 1 to March 31 the following year).
- Applicants must have a bank account capable of accepting grants from the Japan Foundation, Bangkok. A bank account may also be opened before remittance.
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