Japan Foundation

The Japan Foundation is Japan principal institution dedicated to carrying out international cultural exchange around the world. It works to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and other countries through programs in culture, language, and intellectual exchange.

The foundation supports programs and organizations through grants in areas such as arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education, and Japanese studies and intellectual exchange. Its funding reaches artists, educators, scholars, and institutions that connect Japan with the world.

Grants are awarded through defined programs, with eligibility and amounts set per opportunity. Organizations, educators, and scholars can find current Japan Foundation opportunities and deadlines on Atom.