Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Grant

Deadline: 30-Sep-2024

The Kansai Osaka 21st Century Association has launched the Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Grant.

Funding Information

• The maximum grant is 5 million yen.

Duration

• Between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026

Eligible Project

• Projects appropriate to commemorating the success of the Expo ’70 and contributing to public interest and international understanding qualify for the JEC Fund Grant
  • Project contributing to international understanding
    • Project contributing to international cultural exchange or enhancement of international goodwill
      • Project contributing to international cultural exchange
      • Project contributing to international cooperation
    • International project in the field of education or academic study
      • International project in the field of education
      • International project in the field of academic study
• International conference that qualifies for the JEC Fund Grant are limited to meetings in basic natural sciences, excluding engineering and medical science, in which operational funds are deemed to be insufficient despite the importance of the meetings.

Eligibility Criteria

• Organizations eligible for the JEC Fund Grant
  • Eligibility for application is granted to foreign national governments, local governments, and other organizations carrying out projects contributing to public interest
    • It does not matter whether the applying organization has corporate status or not.
    • Individuals and profit-making corporations cannot apply for the JEC Fund Grant.
    • Any organization incapable of completing the project cannot apply for the JEC Fund Grant.
  • Applications by voluntary organizations are for organizations established before June 30, 2024. Organizations deemed to have been established for the application are excluded.
  • To be eligible to apply for the grant for a multi-year project, you should have at least one year of experience in the activities associated with the project

Conditions

• A project contributing to international understanding that is suitable for commemorating the success of Expo ’70 and match the “aim of the Japan World Exposition”.
• A project that is conducted in a well-planned, appropriate manner and for which grant money is expected to create positive effects.
• A project that will not benefit a limited number of individuals.
• A project that is recognized to have an association with Japan.
• A project whose implementing organization is not regarded as an investor in any third-party project

Ineligibility Criteria

• A project with no Examples of projects that will not be eligible
  • A project with no internationality
  • A project where the applied grant amount accounts for five percent or less of the total budget
  • A project whose budget status is not clear (e.g., the budget document is not attached)
  • A project that can maintain a balanced income without the Grant (i.e., a project that will be profitable if it is adopted)
  • A project where participation fees and admission fees are not included in income and are actually judged to be profitable

For more information, visit Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund.