Grant Program for Dispatching Artists and Cultural Specialists
Grant Program for Dispatching Artists and Cultural Specialists supports Japan-based artists and cultural specialists with travel and freight for overseas events that introduce Japanese culture.
Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates: November 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. PST (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Partial travel and freight support; largest FY 2026 award approximately JPY 4,000,000
Summary: Supports Japan-based artists and cultural specialists participating in overseas events that introduce Japanese culture or contribute to international society through the arts.
Key Information: Applicants must be based in Japan, and projects require an invitation from a foreign organization.
Description
The Japan Foundation’s Grant Program for Dispatching Artists and Cultural Specialists supports participation in cultural events hosted by institutions outside Japan. It is intended for Japan-based artists, cultural specialists, and organizations arranging their projects. The program aims to introduce Japanese arts and culture overseas or contribute to international society through arts and cultural projects.
Supported activities include performing arts such as theatre, music, dance, and folk arts, as well as lectures, workshops, and demonstrations related to Japanese culture, including sports. Funding provides partial support for the international travel and baggage or freight costs needed to participate. Exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture are directed to the separate Exhibition Abroad Support Program.
