Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The Arts Council Tokyo has announced the 2025 Startup Grant to support emerging arts organizations and cultural initiatives in the city. The focus of the grant is on social creativity, fostering artistic and cultural activities that tackle urban and social challenges, … [Read more...] about Arts Council Tokyo announces Startup Grant 2025 (Japan)
Latest Grants and Resources in Japan
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in Japan.
Grants for Comprehensive Evaluation of Biosolids Drying Technologies
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced a new funding opportunity titled Comprehensive Evaluation of Biosolids Drying Technologies (RFP 5370). This project seeks proposals that will deliver a structured, data-driven framework for assessing both conventional and … [Read more...] about Grants for Comprehensive Evaluation of Biosolids Drying Technologies
Henri Cartier-Bresson Self-Published PhotoBook Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson has launched the Self-Published PhotoBook Award, which is annually awarded to a self-published photography book released during that calendar year. With this award, the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson supports artists who produce and … [Read more...] about Henri Cartier-Bresson Self-Published PhotoBook Award
Funding available for Microplastic Analysis Methods in Drinking Water
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced a new funding opportunity under its Research Priority Program titled Prioritization and Validation Methods for Microplastic Analysis in Drinking Water (RFP 5364). The initiative addresses a pressing public health and … [Read more...] about Funding available for Microplastic Analysis Methods in Drinking Water
Call for EOIs: Manual for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced a new research funding opportunity titled State-of-Practice Manual for Inflow and Infiltration Detection and Mitigation at Street and Private Lateral Levels (RFP 5365). This initiative seeks innovative approaches to tackle … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Manual for Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation
RFPs: Benchmarking Microbial and Chemical Contamination in Source Water
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Research Project is seeking proposals to help water utilities establish comprehensive programs and practices for maintaining a minimum disinfectant residual throughout the distribution system. Project Objectives: Review the demonstrated benefits and actions of a … [Read more...] about RFPs: Benchmarking Microbial and Chemical Contamination in Source Water
WRF Soliciting Proposals for Water Resource Planning Service Levels
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation is seeking proposals for a project focused on establishing a consistent framework for water resource planning service levels, differentiating them from operational key performance indicators. The project objectives include reviewing and … [Read more...] about WRF Soliciting Proposals for Water Resource Planning Service Levels
CFPs: Developing a Protocol for Evaluating Pathogen Concentrations in Secondary Effluent
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation is soliciting proposals for a project aimed at improving the evaluation and characterization of pathogen reduction during secondary wastewater treatment for reuse applications. The project objectives include summarizing existing approaches … [Read more...] about CFPs: Developing a Protocol for Evaluating Pathogen Concentrations in Secondary Effluent
Open Call: Developing Guidelines for Ferrous Pipe Condition Assessment Technology and Risk of Failure Analysis
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation is seeking proposals for a project to develop guidelines for evaluating the remaining strength of corroded ferrous water pipelines. The project objectives are to develop guidelines to select applicable condition assessment technologies and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Developing Guidelines for Ferrous Pipe Condition Assessment Technology and Risk of Failure Analysis
RFPs: Quantifying Point Source Mitigation-Ready Methane Emissions at Water Resource Recovery Facilities
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation is inviting proposals for a project aimed at developing and implementing effective strategies to monitor and reduce methane emissions from water resource recovery facilities. The project objectives include developing standardized methane … [Read more...] about RFPs: Quantifying Point Source Mitigation-Ready Methane Emissions at Water Resource Recovery Facilities
CFAs: Maintaining a Minimum Disinfectant Residual in Distribution Systems
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking proposals for a research project to evaluate measurement techniques for disinfectant residuals and develop standardized response procedures for low-residual events in water distribution systems. The project has a budget of up … [Read more...] about CFAs: Maintaining a Minimum Disinfectant Residual in Distribution Systems
Grant Program for Creating Attractive Arts and Culture 2025 – Second Term (Japan)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Arts Council Tokyo, has announced the second term of the Grant Program for Creating Attractive Arts and Culture for Fiscal Year 2025 to support artistic and cultural projects that enhance Tokyo’s appeal as a global … [Read more...] about Grant Program for Creating Attractive Arts and Culture 2025 – Second Term (Japan)
Apply for Tokyo Arts and Culture Appreciation Support Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Arts Council Tokyo has launched the Tokyo Arts and Culture Appreciation Support Grant Program (Grant for Accessibility) 2025, aiming to make arts and culture more inclusive and reachable for everyone in society. The program seeks to increase access and participation … [Read more...] about Apply for Tokyo Arts and Culture Appreciation Support Grant Program
Entries open for the 6th ColorPro Awards
Deadline: 20-Sep-2025 The 6th ColorPro Awards invites artists to submit work that captures the continuous movement of creativity—effortless, rhythmic, and ever in motion—carrying ideas forward with clarity and purpose. The categories for submission are Photography, Videography, Digital Art, … [Read more...] about Entries open for the 6th ColorPro Awards
Asahi Shimbun Foundation Grants for Artistic Activities (Japan)
Deadline: 25-Oct-2025 The Asahi Shimbun Foundation Grants is accepting applications for the development and improvement of culture and the arts through subsidies for concerts, art exhibitions, etc. A new grant opportunity is available to support projects in the fields of music and art. The … [Read more...] about Asahi Shimbun Foundation Grants for Artistic Activities (Japan)
Open Call for Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 A new residential fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year is being offered jointly by Villa I Tatti in Florence and the Warburg Institute in London. The fellowship is designed for early and mid-career scholars with a PhD in any subject, with preference given to … [Read more...] about Open Call for Warburg/I Tatti Joint Fellowship
Call for LOIs: Osteosarcoma Institute’s Annual Grants
Deadline: 24-Oct-2025 The Osteosarcoma Institute’s 2025-2026 Grant Cycle is now open for Clinical Trials, Correlative Science, Preclinical/Translational, and High-Risk/High-Impact grant programs! This initiative seeks to fund work aimed at improving outcomes and treatment options for … [Read more...] about Call for LOIs: Osteosarcoma Institute’s Annual Grants
ICPO Research Call for “AI-driven advancements in Precision Oncology”
Deadline: 01-Nov-2025 The International Centers for Precision Oncology Foundation has launched a new research call to advance precision oncology by integrating artificial intelligence. The objective is to support the development of methodologies for curating and standardizing theranostics … [Read more...] about ICPO Research Call for “AI-driven advancements in Precision Oncology”
Apply for Ocean Exploration and Discovery Program
Deadline: 08-Oct-2025 The National Geographic Society and Schmidt Ocean Institute has a joint call for proposals for selected research, conservation and/or technology projects for early career scientists. The overarching expedition projects slated for the year are Biogeochemistry, Mid-Water … [Read more...] about Apply for Ocean Exploration and Discovery Program
Grants for Advancing Education on Emerging Data and Unmet Needs in High-Risk NMIBC
Deadline: 14-Oct-2025 The Pfizer has announced a new global grant opportunity titled Emerging Data and Unmet Needs in Patients with High-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC), designed to support independent medical education that addresses critical gaps in care. With a primary focus … [Read more...] about Grants for Advancing Education on Emerging Data and Unmet Needs in High-Risk NMIBC
Entries open for Center Dance Competition
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial invites artists of any nationality to participate in Center Dance Competition from any country. The competition is open to artists from any country over the age of 18, and group proposals are also accepted. Projects from Intercontinental … [Read more...] about Entries open for Center Dance Competition
Call for Entries: Center Theater Competition
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial is calling for artists from any country to participate in Center Theater Competition featuring new projects. The competition is open to cast and theater groups over 18 years of age and artists of any nationality. All projects received will be … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Center Theater Competition
The 2nd Call: Japan－Thailand Joint Call for Proposals on “Biotechnology”
Deadline: 26-Sep-2025 The Japan Science and Technology Agency and the Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development, Research and Innovation (PMU-B) has launched a joint call for proposals to promote and strengthen collaboration between researchers in Japan and … [Read more...] about The 2nd Call: Japan－Thailand Joint Call for Proposals on “Biotechnology”
Intercontinental Biennial opens Global Call for Industrial Design Projects
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial has announced an open international call for industrial design projects, inviting designers, companies, and independent professionals from across the globe to participate in its prestigious selection and exhibition program. Open international … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Biennial opens Global Call for Industrial Design Projects
Intercontinental Biennial opens International Call for Poster Art Projects
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial invites artists of any nationality to participate in its global poster art competition and exhibition. The focus is on the following: Artists of any nationality participate in the competition and exhibition. Intercontinental Biennial artists … [Read more...] about Intercontinental Biennial opens International Call for Poster Art Projects
Stanley 1913 Creators Fund Offers $50,000 Grants to Nonprofits
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Stanley 1913 is inviting early‑stage nonprofit organizations to apply for its 2025 Creators Fund, an inspiring grant opportunity that honors innovation and community impact. The Stanley Creators Fund offers grants of up to $50,000 USD to support leaders working at the … [Read more...] about Stanley 1913 Creators Fund Offers $50,000 Grants to Nonprofits
Open Call for Classical:NEXT Programme
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Classical:NEXT is looking for the boldest, most inspiring and forward-looking music, projects, topics and formats for the 2026 edition. Whether it’s early or contemporary, traditional or experimental, live or recorded, educational, artistic or focusing on technology … [Read more...] about Open Call for Classical:NEXT Programme
Entries open for the 7th annual Earth Partner Prize
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025 The Earth Partner Prize invites artists of all nationalities, races, genders, and faiths, aged 14 to 30, to submit work that comments on the ecological crisis. Participants might explore themes such as: climate justice, corporate greenwashing, Indigenous rights, material … [Read more...] about Entries open for the 7th annual Earth Partner Prize
Call for Applications: Human Rights Prize on Trafficking and Exploitation of Children
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Human Rights Prize of the French Republic, with this year’s theme focusing on the urgent issue of trafficking and exploitation of children. Every year since 1988, the French National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Human Rights Prize on Trafficking and Exploitation of Children
Submissions Open: festival La Nuu Screen Program
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The La Nuu has launched an International call for Photographic works in audiovisual format. The pre-selected works will be presented in the Screen section on the evening of October 25th, 2025. A jury of prominent professionals from the world of photography and culture … [Read more...] about Submissions Open: festival La Nuu Screen Program
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Grantee Capacities by UKHIH and Elrha
Deadline: 02-Sep-2025 The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) and Elrha have launched a Call for Proposals to commission a supplier for the delivery of services aimed at strengthening grantee capacities, with submissions due by 2 September 2025. The focus of this initiative is on mapping … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Grantee Capacities by UKHIH and Elrha
RFPs: Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet Fund
Deadline: 03-Oct-2025 The Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund is a competitive call for applications that seeks to fund ambitious projects focused on the conservation, restoration, or research of blue forests and is aimed at supporting inspirational and passionate project … [Read more...] about RFPs: Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet Fund
Open Call: Biennials Connect Grants Program
Deadline: 14-Sep-2025 The British Council’s Biennials Connect Grants offer an exciting opportunity to strengthen global collaboration in the visual arts. Aimed at biennials, festivals, and partnering organisations, this grant supports the involvement of international visual artists in UK … [Read more...] about Open Call: Biennials Connect Grants Program
Apply Now: Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Harvard Univ. Center for Italian Renaissance Studies is pleased to announce its Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship for curators and conservators who are pursuing advanced research in any aspect of the Italian Renaissance. This fellowship supports advanced research in any … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Craig Hugh Smyth Fellowship
Nominations open for Watersprite Award
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 Want to join the largest student-led film festival in the world? Here’s your chance! Apply to become a judge for Watersprite 2026 and watch and rate a number of entries from around the world. The festival accepts films across four genre categories: Fiction, Documentary, … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Watersprite Award
Call for Proposals: Innovative Financing and Funding Review
Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) and Elrha are seeking a consultant or research partner to explore innovative funding and financing models that could strengthen the humanitarian research and innovation ecosystem. The overall aim is to identify, assess, and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Innovative Financing and Funding Review
Submit Applications for WSA Young Innovators Award
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The WSA Young Innovators Award is an open call for digital solutions, applications, projects, or products driving positive change, created by young people under the age of 26 from all UN and UNESCO member states. The WSA Young Innovators Award focuses on digital solutions … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for WSA Young Innovators Award
Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program for Wildlife Research and Conservation
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a grant program that supports the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. The focus areas of the program include supporting scientists with product grants to advance the study of bats, … [Read more...] about Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program for Wildlife Research and Conservation
Applications open for Catapult Development Grant Program
Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 Submissions are now open for the Catapult Development Grant Program. The focus of the Catapult Development Grant includes artful, compelling storytelling that moves you with a preference for character-driven narratives, originality of approach, content, and form with … [Read more...] about Applications open for Catapult Development Grant Program
Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions Grant Program
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The National Geographic Society is seeking applications to fund impactful projects driving science-based solutions to the growing threat of extreme weather events and natural hazards such as wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, droughts, floods, heatwaves and severe … [Read more...] about Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions Grant Program
Apply Now: Intercontinental Biennial Design IDENTITY Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial has announced an open international call for artists to participate in the Design IDENTITY Program. This open international call invites artists of any nationality to participate in the competition and exhibition. Projects from any country in … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Intercontinental Biennial Design IDENTITY Program
Apply for Intercontinental Biennial Illustrations Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the Intercontinental Biennial Illustrations Program. Artists of any nationality are invited to participate in this competition and exhibition. Projects from any country in the world are welcome, and entries can be … [Read more...] about Apply for Intercontinental Biennial Illustrations Program
Submissions open for International Editorial Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The International Editorial Program invites artists, studios, agencies, companies, and independent professionals from any country to participate by submitting their work for consideration. To enter, you must submit a minimum of one and a maximum of two integral or … [Read more...] about Submissions open for International Editorial Program
Open Call: Intercontinental Biennial Packaging Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial is accepting applications for its Biennial Packaging Program to promote the art, design and performance industry. This open international call invites new artists, companies, agencies, studios, and independent professionals from any country … [Read more...] about Open Call: Intercontinental Biennial Packaging Program
Entries open for Painting Competition
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial is pleased to announce its Painting Competition. Artists of any nationality, including independent professionals, studios, and companies, are invited to participate in a competition and exhibition that welcomes new projects from … [Read more...] about Entries open for Painting Competition
Applications open for Intercontinental Biennial Sculpture Program
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Intercontinental Biennial is requesting applications for its Sculpture Program. Artists of any nationality, including independent professionals, sculpture studios, and companies, are invited to participate in a competition and exhibition that welcomes new projects … [Read more...] about Applications open for Intercontinental Biennial Sculpture Program
Request for Proposals: Bob and Diane Fund Grant
Deadline: 21-Sep-2025 The Bob and Diane Fund seeks submissions from visual storytellers on stories about Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. The Bob and Diane Fund Grant is a $5,000 grant opportunity for visual storytellers who are working on projects about Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. The … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Bob and Diane Fund Grant
RFPs: Development of Demonstration Project on Digital Kaizen for SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a demonstration project on digital kaizen for SMEs in the manufacturing sector, aiming to build model companies, strengthen practitioner expertise, and disseminate best practices … [Read more...] about RFPs: Development of Demonstration Project on Digital Kaizen for SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector
Open Call: Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism
Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism will be awarded for the third time in early November 2025, to coincide with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. This prize aims to recognize the work of journalists and … [Read more...] about Open Call: Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism
Applications open for Annual Fellowships
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies is offering fellowships to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust and related topics for projects that will benefit from a period of residence at the Museum and access to its … [Read more...] about Applications open for Annual Fellowships
