Grant Program for Dispatching Artists and Cultural Specialists
Supports Japan-based artists and cultural specialists to present Japanese arts and culture at overseas events, fostering international exchange through performances, workshops, and lectures.
Funder: Japan Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to JPY 4,000,000 per project (recent maximum); partial support for international travel and freight; typically 40+ awards annually
Summary: Supports Japan-based artists and cultural specialists to participate in overseas cultural events, introducing Japanese arts and culture abroad.
Key Information: Applicants must be invited by a non-Japanese institution; only one application per applicant per cycle; project period is April 2026–March 2027.
Description
This program provides financial support for Japan-based artists and cultural specialists who are invited by institutions outside Japan to participate in cultural events overseas. Eligible activities include performances, demonstrations, lectures, and workshops that introduce Japanese arts and culture internationally or contribute to global society through arts and cultural projects. The grant is intended to foster international exchange and mutual understanding through the arts.
