The Japan Foundation's International Creations in Performing Arts grant supports collaborative creation and presentation of new performing arts works between Japanese and international artists.
Funder: Japan Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to JPY 10,000,000/year (Category A); up to JPY 5,000,000/year (Category B); project duration up to 2 fiscal years.
Summary: Supports Japan-based organizations and individuals to collaboratively create and present new performing arts works with international partners.
Key Information: Only Japan-based applicants; principal partner for Category B must be active in ASEAN countries.
This program, administered by the Japan Foundation, is designed to foster innovative, cross-cultural collaboration in the performing arts by supporting the joint creation and presentation of new works between Japanese and international artists. The program emphasizes mutual engagement, creative exchange, and the documentation and distribution of the creation process and outcomes, including online dissemination.